After finishing up my degree at IU, and of course my PACE certificate, I went on to law school at the University of Pennsylvania. It was definitely a transition moving from a large state university to a small private school, but I felt like I was well prepared. During my time at Penn I worked for the Philadelphia District Attorney's office and for the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals. It was my time at the NMCCA that ultimately led me to join the Navy JAG Corps. I am now a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the U.S. Navy working as a military prosecutor in Bremerton, WA. I love my job and have enjoyed my time in the military thus far. I am thankful that I have the opportunity to serve my country in a way that is both personally and professionally fulfilling.
What would you want to tell current PACE students about engagement and professional development?
If you are interested in public service, civic activism, policy issues generally, or just want a space to expand your horizons and your skill sets, PACE is a great place to make a home for yourself at IU. I know that being at such a large university can be intimidating and can at times feel cold and impersonal. A community like PACE has and is continuing to develop helps to provide you with the connections and personal development that can be difficult to find in a large campus community. I am thankful to the instructors and advisors for the time and effort that they have put into making the PACE program what it is today and for the time that they have invested in me personally.
What would you want to tell current PACE students about engagement and professional development?
If you are interested in public service, civic activism, policy issues generally, or just want a space to expand your horizons and your skill sets, PACE is a great place to make a home for yourself at IU. I know that being at such a large university can be intimidating and can at times feel cold and impersonal. A community like PACE has and is continuing to develop helps to provide you with the connections and personal development that can be difficult to find in a large campus community. I am thankful to the instructors and advisors for the time and effort that they have put into making the PACE program what it is today and for the time that they have invested in me personally.