People
Matt McDonnell
Title/Position
Executive Director
Major - Biomedical Engineering & Cinema
Minor - Chemistry & Theatre Arts
Year - Fourth Year
What are you looking forward to this year? - “I'm looking forward to supporting the Hawkeye Community with the largest and best Homecoming Week yet! I'm excited to work with community groups, campus partners, alumni, and student organizations to celebrate everything the University of Iowa has accomplished over the past year!”
Nicola de Jager
Title/Position
VP of Events
Major - Neuroscience
Certificate/Minor - Philosophy
Year - Second Year
What are you looking forward to this year? - “I’m excited to see lots of students enjoying our events and interacting with the community!”
Keagan Kirkpatrick
Title/Position
VP of Engagement
Major - Human Physiology
Certificate/Minor - Classical Languages
Year - Second Year
What are you looking forward to this year? - “I'm looking forward to parade day and making new friends while we celebrate everything the Hawkeye community has accomplished this past year!”
Connor Lofing
Title/Position
Parade Director
Major - Biology
Year - Second Year
What are you looking forward to this year? - “I am looking forward to getting to watch Hawkeyes of all ages come together in Iowa City and support one another through all of the fun, engaging events that our Council puts together!”
Ijeoma Ogbonna
Title/Position
VP of Inclusive Programming
Major - Political Science and Economics
Year - Third Year
What are you looking forward to this year? - “I’m looking forward to organizing the Homecoming Block Party and connecting with diverse and underrepresented parts of campus life!”
Lexi Olson
Title/Position
VP of Marketing
Major - Neuroscience
Certificate/Minor - Spanish
Year - Third Year
What are you looking forward to this year? - “I am looking forward to bringing people together to have fun and celebrate our Hawkeye community.”
Abbie Townsend
Title/Position
Executive Director
Major - Neuroscience
Minor - Music
Year - First Year
What are you looking forward to? - “I’m looking forward to the opportunity for the community to come together and the time to make countless memories.”