Meet NHRI Alumni REGAN BURNHAM. She graduated from UNL in 2019 and currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin where she is a Client Solutions Specialist at FarWell Project Advisors. Regan was a part of the Lincoln Southeast project and in her senior year was a Staff advisor for Childs project.

I got the opportunity to interview Regan and ask her a little about her life and time with NHRI. Here is what she said….

What was your all-time favorite NHRI memory?

“My favorite NHRI memory was being a Staff Advisor my senior year. I got to meet other mentors and Staff Advisors who I hadn’t met before and gain a closer relationship with Lindsay, Hannah and Nick. All these people inspired me to be a better mentor, leader, and friend.”

What was your favorite NHRI event?

“Fall Kickoff – it’s so fun to see NHRI families interact with each other in a casual setting. It’s a great way to get everyone together and to witness the strength and support of the NHRI community.” 

 Most successful one-on-one.

“My most successful one-on-one was when my mentee, Taylor, and I went rock climbing together. It was fun to do something different. After, we had a great discussion about leadership themes related to facing challenged and working together as a team”

One thing you miss about NHRI & why?

 “I miss the people of NHRI. Each interaction with someone or any NHRI meeting would leave me so energized. I miss the small moments of building relationships or getting to meet someone within NHRI. Soak up this treasured time!”

How did NHRI impact your college experience? 

“NHRI was such a highlight of my college experience. It made me think about how I spend my time and who I spend it with, and how to be more intentional. It gave me some of my best friends. Everyone in NHRI lives their lives authentically through their own strengths, which is so inspiring.”

How has NHRI helped you post-grad?

“NHRI has helped me post-grad by being aware of how I interact with those around me. I moved to a new state, and I am so grateful for the tools it has given me for how to build relationships with new friends and strengthen relationships with friends and family far away.” 

Qhat concepts do you still use today?

“NHRI concepts I still use today include the looking glass principle and the power of listening and asking good questions”

Any advice to the graduating seniors?

“Soak up this time – life changes after college. It’s different, but it’s still great. Your senior year might not be ending the way you originally intended for, but it’s still important to make the most out of this time. Share your appreciation for others and continue to try new things.”
Natalie Matuella, Senior, Childs Project and FDP representative