Determined Dutch Girl
Bio
Pella, Iowa Native
Actively seeking adventures in Ames, Iowa
leahjoyevents@gmail.com
I've had some crazy once in a lifetime experiences. From hand modeling, to being Elsa and Cinderella for little girl's birthday parties, to reigning as the 2014 Tulip Queen of Pella Iowa I believe that all of these experiences have shaped me and molded me to be who I am today.
Publications
ISU student makes dreams a reality, becomes a real life princess
Iowa State Daily
[October 18,2015]
http://www.iowastatedaily.com/style/article_24797ace-75c6-11e5-a5a0-373b91d88b74.html
Study abroad gives students valuable opportunities, experiences
Iowa State Daily
[September 22, 2016]
http://www.iowastatedaily.com/news/academics/article_a7c78a38-80fb-11e6-94cb-cf5f80114684.html
Grants
& Awards
[2014] Pella Tulip Queen
[2014] Marion County Bank Tulip Queen Scholarship
[2014] Pella Lion's Club Scholarship
[2014] Mary Ellen Lewis Scholarship
[2014] MapWorks Survey Recipient
[2015] Matthew H. Spencer Scholarship
[2015] Katherine R. Taube Scholarship
[2016] Benjamin Mericle/Family Scholarship
[2016] Mary Ellen Lewis Scholarship
[2016] International Experience Scholarship
[2016] Betty C. Kirkbride Scholarship
Job Titles
[2014-2016]Pella Historical Museum and Society Social Media and Events Intern
[2015] Van Wijk Winery Business to Business Consultant and Event Planner
[2015-2017] Little Princess Parties
Elsa, Cinderella, and Snow White
[2015-2016] Pure Bridal Events and Bridal Consultant Intern
[2016] Pella Fieldhouse Events and Activities Director Intern
[2016] Iowa State Study Abroad Center Social Media Intern
[2016] Iowa State College of Human Sciences Ambassador
[2017] Briarwood Golf Club Event Coordinator
Education
Pella Christian High School [2010-2014]
Iowa State University [2014-current]
College of Human Sciences
Event Management
-Minor in Entrepreneurial Studies
The University of Exeter [Fall of 2016]
Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society [2016-current]
-achieved the status of the top 20% GPA of my major
Cardinal Key Honor Society
Events
& Festivals
2014, Winterfest [Ames, Iowa]
Event Committee
2015 Pella Historical Society & Museum Tulip Princess Academy [Pella, Iowa]
Event Planner, Coordinator, and Instructor
2015 Tulip Queen Announcement Party [Pella, Iowa]
Set Design Committee
2015 Winterfest [Ames, Iowa]
Executive Committee: Event Manager
2016 Vanessa and Josh Van Gorp Wedding [Pella, Iowa]
Wedding Planner and Maid of Honor