- Pronouns:
- she/her/hers
- Email:
- pagthack@iu.edu
- Department:
- Academic and Career Development
- Campus:
- IU Indianapolis
Education:
- Master of Professional Studies, Human Resources Development and Administration, University of Indianapolis
- Bachelor of Science, Manchester College; Majors: Psychology and Sociology
Professional Experience:
- How long in ACD?: Started in June 2022.
- What do you like about the work you do?: I love working with the students, whether its answering questions, helping with course selection, or offering words of encouragement. There's nothing better than getting to know the students and helping them reach their goals.
- Past jobs/experiences: For five years, I worked in advising and academic support at the University of Indianapolis. I have experience in program implementation and providing interventions to improve academic performance. In addition, I taught a section of the New Student Experience to help incoming freshmen transition smoothly into the university.
Advice to students: Be open to opportunities. Having a plan is smart, but be willing to alter the plan. As you experience and learn about new opportunities, your plans may shift and that's okay. Be willing to let those experiences and opportunities guide you.
If you could be any major in your cluster, what would it be? Why?: I would love to be a health services management major! Since this major combines health care and business, I think it would be a perfect match for me.
Biography: I have lived in the Indianapolis area for most of my life. I enjoy traveling, and I have a goal to visit all 50 states. I love food and going on food adventures to eat at interesting restaurants. When I'm at home, I love watching cooking shows and sitcoms. My favorite shows are Friends and Parks and Recreation. I also enjoy reading, practicing yoga, playing board games, and relaxing outside when the weather is nice.