Meet the Team
Honors Publications Editors and Writers
Aiden McKeever
Aidan McKeever is a second-year student studying work language education and Spanish.
Jenna Crowley
Jenna Crowley is a fourth-year student studying English on the publishing track with a minor in communication studies. Originally from San Diego, California, Jenna has also developed an interest in museum studies and event management during her time as an undergraduate.
Clare Gaughan
Clare Gaughan is a second-year student studying English and creative writing and English education. From West Des Moines, Iowa, Clare is currently working on her writing portfolio.
Chase Orinski
Chase is a second-year student at the University of Iowa studying sport and recreation management with a minor in business administration. He is from Bethlehem, PA and is a student manager for the Iowa baseball team working in video and technology.
Jacob Wynkoop
Jacob Wynkoop is a first-year English and creative writing major. Originally from Fresno, California, he once saw lightning strike a tree right in front of him.
Isaac Branch
Isaac Branch is a second-year student from Colorado studying economics with a minor in lifestyle medicine.
Nolan Barrett
Nolan is a second-year student studying political science on the pre-law track and working towards a writing certificate. From Los Angeles, California, Nolan hopes to attend law school in New England after graduation.
Mia Edison
Mia Edison is a second-year student studying English and creative writing, with a minor in French. From St. Louis, Missouri, Mia will be studying writing abroad in Dublin next fall.
Sofia Gregorio
Sofia Gregorio is a first-year student at the University of Iowa majoring in English and minoring in psychology. From Barrington, Illinois, Sofia loves all things creative and hopes to become a published author.
Samantha Salituro
Samantha Salituro is a first-year student majoring in biomedical sciences on the pre-medicine track, with a minor in Spanish. From Palatine, Illinois, Samantha plans to pursue a career in healthcare.
Pepper Williams
Pepper Williams is a first-year student from Madison, Wisconsin with majors in English & creative writing on the publishing track and secondary education, with a theatre arts minor. She is working towards applying to the teaching education program.
Riley Dunn
Riley Dunn is a third-year student from Pennsylvania studying English and creative writing on the publishing track with a minor in news and media literacy. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, swimming, and playing with her cat.
Kaitlyn Brustkern
Kaitlyn Brustkern is a third-year student majoring in English and creative writing on the publishing track. She plans to pursue a career in the publishing field.
Daniel Fuentes
Daniel Fuentes is a first-year student studying psychology and English. From Rock Valley, Iowa, Daniel is on the pre-law track as part of his academic focus.
Karina Murray
Karina Murray is a first-year student studying English. She is from Webster City, IA. In her free time she enjoys reading, playing videogames, and singing with her choir, Camerata Singers.
Bailey Vergara
Bailey Vergara is a second-year student from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, studying screenwriting and journalism. Outside of classes, you’ll most likely find her reviewing local stand-up comedy for the campus radio station, KRUI, or watching classic sitcoms at home with her two cats.
Ava Neumaier
Ava Neumaier is a third-year student from New York majoring in English and creative writing on the publishing track with a minor in communications.
Holly Blosser Yoder
Holly serves as the advisor to the student editors and writers who produce the Honors Newsletter, Alumni Connection and many articles on the program blog. A writer with an interest in history and culture. Holly is the author of The Same Spirit: History of Iowa-Nebraska Mennonites.