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Lawyer Speaks to Members of the Women in Social Sciences Academy

by Pat Burns

Karen Godsoe, an attorney and a 1993 graduate of Mount Mercy Academy spoke to twenty members of the Women in Social Sciences Academy recently.  Godsoe, a child advocate attorney was the speaker for the month of March.  She spoke to the students about the myriad law fields that they could specialize in, the importance of work/family balance and what some of the undergraduate programs work well with the study of law.  

Sophomore Vayana Stoyanova (Gowanda) commented, “I fully enjoyed Mrs. Godsoe's presentation. As a student considering going into law, it was inspiring to hear from a speaker who has extensive experience in the field and is also a wife and a mom. She showed us that it is possible to follow your career goals and also be a family person.”

"Mount Mercy has positively changed my life forever. Through the inviting community, I was able to grow as a woman, as a daughter, as a friend, and as a member of society. Throughout my time here I have gained an education in both academic areas and life in general through the school's ongoing efforts to educate students on gender inequality, racial injustice, and environmental crisis'. Furthermore, Mercy has given me the space to gain confidence that 4 years ago I never would have guessed I would have. Mount Mercy has helped me take that initial step toward becoming the strong woman of color I am today. At Mercy you are more than just a student, you are whoever you wish to be."

Melina Courtney

Class of 2022

"My future, success, and the ability to be an empowered woman in society come from Mount Mercy. My school is a strong foundation for my role in life. From attending Mount Mercy, I can say with confidence, that I will graduate with the mindset that I can accomplish anything. Mercy is my home and my sanctuary to be whoever I want. Mount Mercy has been bringing forth generations of strong intellectual women into the world, and I am more than honored to be one of them. Mercy teaches girls more than academics, but also about the world around us. As a mercy community, we give back to the world because it is our home. From my four years at Mercy, I have been educated on pushing for equality and peace and the understanding that there is no limit to what I can do. I have the confidence to go out in the world and make a difference because being a Mercy girl has given me that opportunity. "

Cassidy Reid

Class of 2022

"Mercy is more than just a school. Mercy is my second home and a shoulder to lean on. Mount Mercy has given me the confidence and resources to pursue my passions and make the world a more inclusive place, propelling me to take strides into male-dominated fields. Mercy blessed me with an environment to grow intellectually and in the community, giving me the foundation to make a tangible impact while making lifelong friendships."

Adrianna Awald

Class of 2022

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