Theresa is the Assistant Director of Recruitment & Outreach at the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In her role, Theresa guides prospective students through the recruitment and application process. Leading campus visits and sessions at various recruitment events throughout the year, Theresa recruits new cohorts of students for the Raikes School each year. Theresa also coordinates the Raikes School Summer Camp, a two-week computer science camp for high school juniors and seniors interested in exploring computing and leadership. Theresa also supports current Raikes School students as an academic advisor for computer science, software engineering, and data science majors and as a co-instructor for RAIK 10 and RAIK 40.

Prior to joining the Raikes School staff, Theresa started her career in higher education as a Residence Hall Director at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She moved to Lincoln in 2019 to begin working as the Coordinator for the Nebraska Business Honors Academy in the College of Business at UNL. Theresa then spent two and a half years serving as the Assistant Director of Career Services in the College of Engineering, helping students find internships and jobs before joining the Raikes School.

Theresa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Biology from the University of Northern Iowa, and a Master of Science in Counseling and College Student Development from Kansas State University. In her free time, Theresa loves reading and visiting the library. She is also an avid runner, completing 7 half marathons and many other races. She enjoys checking out local breweries to find the best craft beer and trying new flavors of ice cream. Theresa also spends a lot of time attending Husker sporting events with her partner Lincoln.

What I can help with

• "I want to learn more about the Raikes School."
• "I want to apply to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and to the Raikes School. Where do I start?"
• "I am interested in visiting the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Raikes School. How do I schedule a campus visit?"
• "I would like to connect with current Raikes School students to learn more about their experiences."
• "I'm excited about the Raikes School Summer Camp. How can I apply?"
• "I have questions about majoring in computer science, software engineering, and data science."

Courses I support

RAIK 10 - Raikes School Freshmen Seminar (0 credits, first semester) - Students connect with classmates and alumni, build résumés and prepare for the career fair, map out academic plans, explore research and career possibilities, and get involved in the campus and Lincoln communities.

RAIK 40 - Raikes School Senior Seminar (0 credits, seventh semester) - Students learn from Raikes School alumni and other professionals about the practical decisions that show up after graduation, including negotiating salary and benefits, understanding insurance and investing, relocating to a new city, continuing your professional development, and building a life outside of work.

All courses are honors-level courses in the full Raikes School course sequence.