Jacki Hayes

At 13, I was certain I would grow up and teach gorillas sign language while living in Paris (cause you know, that's where you do that kind of thing).

And at 18, I was certain I would be a zoo vet living in California and surfing the waves every morning.

Instead, I've grown up into a Jacki-Of-All-Trades, still residing in my home state of Iowa.

I've taken on the roles of animal hospital receptionist, information security tech, graduate student program assistant, informal educator, personal trainer for the busy mom, and social media sidekick for the technophobic.

Through all the roles, I've come to discover a passion for learning, and in turn a talent for inspiring, engaging, and educating those around me, irregardless of the topic at hand.