About

The Presidential Scholars Program promotes student growth and self-discovery through peer mentoring, networking, academic and social events, community service, academic experiences outside the classroom, and interaction with keynote speakers. Its goal is to encourage and enable Presidential Scholars to push the limits of their potential at Iowa and beyond. While the scholarship focuses on academic achievement and leadership, the goals of the program are to better prepare our scholars for the University of Iowa and the world by:

• Encouraging exceptional academic ability

• Practicing integrity in scholarship, service, and leadership

• Developing intellectual curiosity

• Committing to community/reciprocity

• Appreciating and respecting difference(s)

Executive Board and Chairs

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Mia Dukle

Secretary

mia-dukle@uiowa.edu

Hi! I'm Mia Dukle, a third-year student, studying Biomedical Sciences and Bioinformatics on the pre-medicine track. After graduation, I hope to attend medical school and specialize in something within pediatrics.

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Josephine Geiger-Lee

President

josephine-geiger-lee@uiowa.edu

I'm Josephine Geiger-Lee (she/her), a fourth-year student studying English and creative writing and journalism and mass communication on a strategic communications track with a certificate in event management. After graduation, I hope to go to grad school and dive deeper into literature analysis to one day become a professor.

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Maia McLean

Vice President

maia-mclean@uiowa.edu

I'm Maia McLean (she/her), a fourth-year biology student with a minor in human relations. After graduation, I hope to attend a graduate program for genetic counseling.

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Shaun Vecera

Faculty Advisor

Honors Program Director

shaun-vecera@uiowa.edu

Click his profile to read more!

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Candice Wuehle

Staff Advisor

Honors Scholarship Coordinator

candice-wuehle@uiowa.edu

As Scholarship Coordinator, Dr. Wuehle helps honors students navigate the many scholarship opportunities available through the University of Iowa Honors Program. Click her profile to read more!

Ben Ahlrichs

Outreach Co-Chair

benjamin-ahlrichs@uiowa.edu

I'm Ben Ahlrichs, a third-year student studying English and creative writing on the publishing track. Upon graduation, I want to pursue an MFA in nonfiction or poetry.

Quinn Eldridge

Alumni Relations Co-Chair

quinn-eldridge@uiowa.edu

Abbie McLaren

Outreach Co-Chair

I'm Abbie McLaren, a fourth-year student studying Cinema and Journalism and Mass Communication. After undergrad, I plan to continue my involvement in film through work or graduate studies.

Carly Schaffer

Alumni Relations Co-Chair

carly-schaffer@uiowa.edu

Carly is a third-year studying human physiology. After graduation, she hopes to attend PA school and explore her interests in specialties like surgery and dermatology.

Ava Schaldecker

Outreach Co-Chair

ava-schaldecker@uiowa.edu

Hi! I'm Ava Schaldecker, a second-year student studying chemistry. I am in the Carter Radiochemistry lab and hope to pursue a PhD in Radiochemistry with a focus in Nuclear Medicine following graduation.