Ava McMenomy

Ava (she/her) believes that the Honors Program at UNI is truly something special. Ava was a Presidential Scholar at UNI throughout her undergraduate career, and those experiences are a large reason why she wanted to stay involved as a graduate student. Experiences such as the close-knit camaraderie of the Honors department and the range of opportunities it provides—from engaging events to unique research endeavors—fuel Ava’s passion for helping students find the same sense of belonging she has felt within the Honors and Scholars Programs.

As a student herself, Ava understands the trials and tribulations college can present to even the most dedicated and high-achieving students. Ava wants to provide guidance throughout students’ collegiate journeys. The current students of the Honors and Scholars Programs are the future, and Ava wants to help foster their growth and support their success.

FAVORITES & FACTS

• Favorite Movie: Ready Or Not
• Favorite TV Show: Gilmore Girls
• Favorite Books: The Art of Racing in the Rain (Garth Stein), Daisy Jones & The Six (Taylor Jenkins Reid), and The Simple Wild (K.A. Tucker)
• Favorite Musicians: Noah Kahan, ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, and Billy Joel
• Hobbies: Reading, trying new coffee shops, traveling, shopping with my mom, and anything involving the outdoors!
   
• I am currently working toward a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with an interest in working with adult clients with neurological disorders, preferably in a medical setting!
• Some of my favorite places I have traveled to are Maui (Hawaii), Bar Harbor (Maine), and Estes Park (Colorado). 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of Northern Iowa