I am a senior at Loyola University Chicago planning to graduate in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Biology. I came to Chicago from Cleveland, OH where I attended an all boys Jesuit High School. I came to Loyola with the intention of getting involved right away (advice I wish I would have been given when starting high school) and making the best of my experience here, while studying biology for a potential medical career. I got involved right away with the Unified Student Government Association, Campion Hall Council, and Student Ambassadors. These experiences inspired me to get more involved on-campus and I looked for ways to do so. I was eventually re-elected to USGA and became Speaker of the Senate, a position I held for two years. I also became a Resident Assistant in Campion Hall and the Education Director for the 2011 National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference. As my sophomore year came to an end, I found that my biology courses no longer had the same "spark of interest" that they once had. Rather, my involvement with the Division of Student Development, both through organizations and interactions with the staff, is where I rediscovered that "spark." As junior year approached, I started my second term as Speaker, was a member of the Executive Board for Student Ambassadors, and interned in the Dean of Students Office (eventually transitioning to interning in the Office of the VP for Student Development). As second semester approached, I knew that I wanted to pursue a degree in Higher Education Administration after I graduate. Because I knew this (and with some "assistance" from Organic Chemistry) I changed my major to Psychology. I continue my senior year, more excited than ever, as Chief of Staff of USGA, a Resident Assistant, an Executive Board Member for Student Ambassadors, Co-Chair of the Maroon & Gold Society, and a student representative on the University Senate. Loyola and the Jesuits mean the world to me and I hope to give back to the University for all that it has given me these last three years!

What don't you know from a glance at my resume or conversation with me in passing? I love everything about Cleveland, OH (though I tend to let people know this part) - my family, friends, high school, the Browns, the Cavs, the Indians, my godson, and the list goes on! In addition, when I was in seventh grade I really wanted to work a few shifts in my grade schools concession stand during basketball games. This eventually turned in to a part time Site Supervisor position where I would coordinate scheduling and stocking the concession stand and supervising student and adult workers. I would also manage the gym facility during basketball games, helping with the scorer table and two 60+ team basketball tournaments. It was my dream job that I put nearly 50 hours a week in to on top of school. I did this for 5 years through high school and still go back to help out when I am home. Claim to fame? The "Catt's Place" sign on my Portfolio home page is now hanging above that concession stand (Catt is my nickname)!