Amber Manke, a Ph.D. student (human resource development track) in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD) was recently featured in an article by the Big 10 Network for her work.
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After becoming full time in the Minnesota Army National Guard, Manke expanded on that interest, helping fellow soldiers navigate their education opportunities and benefit options as a counselor. “I want them to find purpose in what they’re doing and help them connect to best and what fits their skill set,” she said. “I don’t ever want to sit down with a service member and push them towards a school or a specific program that’s not right for them just for the sake of getting a degree.”
