Welcome to the #DragonFamily: Zinnia Marquette
Meet Zinnia Marquette, MSUM’s new diversity and inclusion coordinator. She collaborates with campus organizations to help underrepresented students achieve success.
Q: What is one thing that surprised you about MSUM?
A: Being a recent graduate, I was nervous about going out into the world and figuring out my career path. It was welcoming when I interviewed here, and I felt super comfortable. Everyone here is so supportive of everything I have been doing.
Q: What book are you currently reading?
A: I'm reading “Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America” by Ijeoma Oluo.
Q: What has this job taught you so far?
A: I think the major thing this job has taught me is to “work smarter, not harder.” There are so many resources and people connected to those resources, so there's a strong foundation laid out in front of me. I have also learned that it's important to reflect on your experiences and never take them for granted. I'm working on recognizing my accomplishments
Q: If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
A: Definitely Paris. I have been obsessed with Paris since the fifth grade. I went to the Concordia language village camp for five years. I would fundraise to afford the weekend trip. I have some French in my background and I love the culture. It is my number one destination.
Q: What is your go-to TV show?
A: New Girl. I love the humor in the show. The last season always makes me cry.
Welcome to the #DragonFamily, Zinnia.
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