Hayley Maystead 

Title: Graduate Assistant for External Relations

Hometown: Hillsdale, Mich. 

Alma Mater: UW-Parkside

What are you most proud of during your time at Parkside? "The positive change I was able to be a part of creating for our current and future student-athletes as well as our community. Going from student-athlete to graduate assistant was an adjustment, but from the time I came in to the time I have left we have never stopped growing as a department. I am proud to leave knowing that Parkside Athletics is better than when I started!"

What's next for you? "I plan to continue my self-growth in every way possible as I transition from Parkside to whatever is next for me. I am seeking a career that I am passionate about where I can contribute creativity and positive change. I am grateful for all that Parkside has taught me during my time as a student-athlete and graduate assistant and am confident in my abilities moving into the future."  

Hear from their supervisors: "Hayley was instrumental in bringing our fundraising, external relations and alumni relations to new heights during her time with us at Parkside," Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin said. "Her work specifically with the corporate partners program and Ranger Impact Fund helped us make significant growth in many areas of Parkside Athletics. Hayley laid a great foundation for our future graduate assistants in external relations and alumni relations and I'm extremely proud of the work she did for us and her alma mater."