Jay King

Areas of Specialty:

RSO Advising, RSO Training and Development, WI Experience Grant Advising, WI Experience Bus Trip, RSO Resource Open House

Academic background:

BA in Psychology and Social Work, University of Iowa; Master’s in Social Work, Family-Centered Practice Track, University of Iowa

Areas of interest:

I enjoy creating and studying art, cooking and trying food from around the world, horror movies, and strategy games like Final Fantasy, Fire Emblem, and D&D!

Personal biography:

I was born in the Philippines, bounced from state-to-state when I was younger, but would come to call my homes in Iowa City and Marion, IA. As a first-generation undergraduate student at the University of Iowa, I developed a deep love for leadership development, community building, and advocacy-focused programming. I served several years as an officer with the UI Trans Alliance and worked with the UI Leadership, Service, and Civic Engagement department developing student programs. After graduating with degrees in Psychology and Social Work in 2020, I went on to earn my Master’s in Social Work in 2022. It was during this time I co-instructed an undergraduate cultural competency course and developed my personal and professional philosophy centered around humility, empathy, genuine curiosity, and resilience. I’ve now been with CfLI since June 2022 working on student engagement through the WI Experience Grant and WI Experience Bus Trip programs.

Favorite quotes:

“Just because you are soft doesn’t mean you are not a force. Honey and wildfire are both the colour gold.” – Viktoria Erickson

“Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” – Henry Van Dyke

“They say the best blaze burns brightest when circumstances are at their worst.” – Sophie Hatter, Howl’s Moving Castle

What every student should know about the UW-Madison campus?

Know that you belong here and your experience, voice, and strengths deserve to be shared, valued, and celebrated. UW-Madison is a huge campus and community, and it’s understandable if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or disconnected. There is a place for you here, and the team at CfLI are happy to help you find that connection at any point in your college journey.