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Name: Rev. Judi A. Yeates

Career: Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Omaha, Neb.

Major: Religion and Social Work

Graduation Year: 1995

Hometown: Fort Calhoun, Neb.

Where she lives now: Fort Calhoun, Neb.

Campus activities while at Dana:

Career Achievements:
I am an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Nebraska. I completed my master's of theology at Creighton University and my master's of divinity at Nashotah House Seminary in Anglican studies. Currently, I am the rector of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in North Omaha, which is a culturally diverse innercity parish. I am also the director of Resurrection House, which is an internship program for young adults who are exploring ordained ministry as a career. I also administer an urban social ministry program, supported by the Diocese of Nebraska to the Sudanese immigrant population and run an after-school program for young children in North Omaha.

How did Dana help prepare you for your career or graduate school?
Dana is a wonderful liberal arts college which provides a solid academic program that will help prepare you for any path that you may take.

What do remember most about your time at Dana?
I remember most the wonderful and dedicated faculty. I developed long-lasting relationships with many of them. They were accessible and truly interested in being wonderful mentors for their students.