Our student ambassadors are not short on work this year. Led by Human Development and Family Science senior and AHS Intern, Mallory Paske.
Mallory Paske, Senior in Human Development and Family Science, found her way to AHS because of her desire to provide care to forgotten populations that need an advocate. She found that AHS offered educational pathways that not only taught about human nature, but also ways in which the world can be bettered through awareness and common understanding. She believes that the options within the school are endless for those who seek a career in the pursuit of a better society for all.
2020 – 2021 Applied Human Sciences Ambassadors
Ashley Eckels, Sophomore in Human Development and Family Science, plans to use her undergraduate degree in HDFS as a firm foundation for her future pursuit of a master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy. She found that AHS was welcoming and passionate about helping others, a passion that she shared.
Chesney Moore, Junior in Human Development and Family Science, chose HDFS because the major fit her love of working with people and ultimately made her feel the most at home when choosing her collegiate academic path. She hopes to use her time as an ambassador to make that reality possible for others as well.
Ellie Wells, Junior in Human Development and Family Science with a minor in Conflict Resolution and Children in Group Settings, says that her advisors and professors were extremely encouraging and accommodating as she navigated her educational path, and she hopes to attend graduate school to get her master’s in College Student Development and Student Affairs to offer the same positive impact to future students.
Emily Meeks, Senior in Human Development and Family Science with a minor in Leadership Studies, began her time at K-State in the open option program knowing that she wanted to find a major that involved health, wellness, and compassion for others. After meeting with an advisor for the HDFS program she knew she had found what she was looking for.
Jayme Hay, Senior in Human Development and Family Science with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma Studies, took a tour of K-State during her senior year of high school and fell in love with AHS due to the endless options available for students who want to find success in helping others. After her undergraduate career, Jayme hopes to pursue a master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy.
Kate Willnauer, Junior in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a secondary degree in Gerontology, is proud to be a part of the department because every major makes an impact on the identification, help, and comfort of people in need.
Katie Zimmerman, Junior in Communication Sciences and Disorders with minors in Spanish and Human Development and Family Science, always wanted to pursue a career in health, and found that AHS met this requirement while also displaying passion and enthusiasm about the work that can be done through the department and its students.
Lily Kennedy, Senior in Communication Sciences and Disorders, chose to pursue a program within AHS because all of the academic programs focus on helping others and improving the lives of those around us. She is proud that while AHS has many differing paths to success, all of the options have one common goal: working to enhance the overall well-being of people.
Madison Jensen, Senior in Human Development and Family Science (Pre-OT) with a secondary major in Gerontology, as well as a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma Studies, found her way to the department through her desire to not only improve people’s physical wellness, but to improve their relational, emotional, and mental wellness as well. She believes all of the academic programs housed within AHS are capable of improving and enriching the lives of all people.
Megan Strecker, Senior in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Human Development and Family Science, chose her degree because of her huge desire to help the people she works with. She believes that AHS provides anyone who pursues a degree an opportunity to better society.