Thomas R. Cruise, Veterans Success Center Director
“As a former student veteran, I understand the experiences of our veteran population. It is an honor and privilege to serve this community and aid in their success at UT. We were volunteers then, volunteers now, and volunteers forever.”
CliftonStrengths: Strategic, Individualization, Adaptability, Maximizer, Futuristic
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Erica Quin, Veterans Success Center Associate Director
“I am honored to guide and support our veteran scholars at UT… My commitment to service extends beyond my military career; my goal is that it is reflected in my unwavering dedication to empowering others.”
CliftonStrengths: Individualization, Developer, Restorative, Empathy, Arranger
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Kianna Z. Smith, Veterans Senior Academic Coach
Kianna Z. Smith, Veterans Senior Academic CoachKianna’s motto that she lives life by is: “’Impossible is in the dictionary of fools’; if you set the right intention, you can accomplish anything.”
CliftonStrengths: Relator, Empathy, Responsibility, Learner, Woo
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Matt Mobley, Academic Coach & Veterans Engagement Coordinator
Matt Mobley, Academic Coach & Veterans Engagement Coordinator“Life is, in fact, in a constant state of change and transition that provides each of us with opportunities to grow intellectually, emotionally, and physically, if we know where to look… I am proud of my role in the VSC and look forward each day to serving the needs of the outstanding student veteran population at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.”
CliftonStrengths: Arranger, Learner, Intellection, Ideation, Strategic
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