Grace Maloney, Maverick Bullpen Interim Program Coordinator

Name: Grace Maloney

Hometown: Lakeville, Minn.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Parks, and Leadership Studies & Gender of Women’s Studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Job Title: Maverick Bullpen Interim Program Coordinator

Responsibilities: Manage the Maverick Bullpen’s space and staff

Past Experience: Program Coordinator in the youth department at the YMCA, Lifeguard at the YMCA, and Camp Counselor at the YMCA

What attracted you to MSU and this position: I was a student at MSU, and appreciated the community of Mankato. I was involved in multiple community organizations that were not only welcoming, but also helped me thrive. This led me to continue my career at MSU, because of the people and groups that helped support me during my time as a student. 

Getting to Know

What do you look forward to as you move into your new role? I am excited too see how to Bullpen makes a positive impact on our new and returning students through the recreation opportunities that are provided.

What’s a skill or strength you bring to your team you are proud of? I believe a skill of mine is making positive relationships and building a good work environment for staff.

What do you like to do in your free time? I like to spend time being active, whether it is indoors our out – rock climbing, lifting weights, camping, golfing, etc.

 GRACE’S FUN FAST FIVE QUIZ 

1. Three words that best describe you: positive, energetic, philosophical
2. Three things that can always be found in your refrigerator: eggs, turkey sticks, cheese sticks
3. Name three people, living or dead, you would like to invite for dinner: Viktor Frankl, Charli xcx, and Toni Morrison
4. What is something people would be surprised to know about you: I’ve danced in the Super Bowl with Justin Timberlake
5. What superpower would you like to have? Why: Teleportation, because I love to see new destinations, but traveling takes too much time away and makes it difficult.