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Profile

What is your personal motto?

“This is what a feminist looks like.”

How do you spend your free time?

I like to read, do puzzles, hike, garden, and play with my dogs.

Who at Moravian most influenced you and how?

There are so many (maybe because I changed majors quite a lot). A stand out is Dr. Janet Loengard who taught Renaissance history. I can remember a very spirited discussion about Utopia. I also have very fond memories of Dr. Shapour Samii and John Grencer from the Economics Department.

Share your favorite memory from Moravian.

Being snowed in during January term. We did a lot of sledding using the cafeteria trays (of course), played many hands of pinochle, and generally had some great conversations in the common area.

What advice would you give to a current student?

College is so much more than completing coursework (and I say that as a retired University professor). It’s about opening yourself to new people, new ideas, and new experiences.

Why is it important for you to give/volunteer?

As a first-generation college student, there were so many people who helped me along the way, and it’s important to give back—whatever that might look like. Moravian gave me a fabulous educational foundation to pursue a variety of goals in my life, and I welcome the opportunity to aid other young people building that base.

Why did you choose to join the Anna Nitschmann Society?

I think it’s important that women support each other emotionally and financially. As a woman who has worked in several male-dominated industries, women are often disadvantaged because of crippling debt, family caregiving responsibilities, and a lack of role models, so it’s essential to try to level that playing field so women can achieve everything they desire to do.

What are you excited to see the Anna Nitschmann Society make possible for Moravian?

Inspiring women to help other women reach their dreams.