Gabby Potthoff is a Career Advisor at Concordia University, St. Paul. Gabby earned an M.S.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a B.S in Marketing Communications from the University of Wisconsin- River Falls.
StrengthsFinder:
Communication, Realtor, Woo, Competition, Adaptability
Favorite Quotes:
“Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“A champion is defined not by their wins, but by how they recover when they fall” – Serena Williams
What did you want to be growing up?
In high school I wanted to be a school guidance counselor, which led to my first major in psychology before I changed it to communication studies. After working as an orientation leader during my sophomore year of college, it led to a passion for working with college students!
If you could give one piece of advice to students, what would it be?
It’s okay to make mistakes! The best way to learn is by trying and experiencing new things to really get a better understanding of what your passions are!