Kiersten's work with Scholars for Syria, the Student Success Team, and the Center for Career Development has been geared toward helping others maximize their potential. She provided support behind the scenes that allowed many to have the confidence needed to achieve more than they thought possible, drawing awareness to issues near and far that people discuss but have little action to change (war and displacement in Syria; stress and struggle of college students; concerns over post-college plans). Kiersten is the change she wants to see in the world and in the worlds of those she helps.