Taylor’s learning mindset was formed while watching her grandmother work her way from the mailroom of an insurance company to an executive position without a college degree. As she sees it “Just put out your best work. Work on exercising your mind as the muscle it is. Learn as much as you can and make relationships with higher ups”. She put her words into action at the law school where she also started in the mail room.

As mailroom coordinator, Taylor interacted with nearly every professor, staff member, and student in the school. Each day, Taylor was responsible for running the copiers, preparing course packets and printing student exams. She recalls, “I put myself out there and tried to do the little extra things. That’s how I gained more respect.” In her current role as an academic assistant, she manages faculty finances, grade submission and edits course materials. She says, “I’m very much a self starter. If I don’t understand something, I’ll communicate that, but I don’t need anyone to tell me to do something”. Taylor’s experience working in a law school spurred her interest pursuing an associates degree in paralegal technology. She is now adding legal research, wills and estates, and legal terminology to her skillset.