Creighton Social Work Practicum students serve residents while learning on the job

Angel is a Creighton University senior studying toward her bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She is spending a semester at Notre Dame Housing to obtain more experience serving and cultivating genuine relationships with older adults in the Omaha community.

Angel is a Division I Women’s rowing team member at Creighton, where she has been elected as Captain this upcoming year. Angel has also worked as a Caregiver through Visiting Angels, where she adopted her adoration for working with older adults. Angel believes there’s no courage without vulnerability; it is a sliding scale of “dare greatly.”

Angel is originally from Lake in the Hills, Illinois, and is currently living in Omaha with a fellow student-athlete from Australia. She enjoys trying new recipes, attending local farmer’s markets, and live music in her free time.

Mandy Zueger graduated from Creighton in May with her Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Social Work and completed her practicum at NDH during her final semester.

Mandy has 5 years of volunteer experience serving older adults in facilities such as Endless Journey Hospice, Grief’s Journey, Sommern Glenn, and the Intercultural Senior Center. Mandy believes in positive energy and communication, building strong relationships, and making every moment count!

Mandy is originally from Littleton, Colorado. She currently lives in Omaha with 4 college roommates. She enjoys spending time with Miso, her bunny who is training to be a pet therapy animal. Mandy also enjoys spending time with friends, learning to play the ukulele, and tasting the delicious food of Omaha.