New Student Engagement Specialist Enjoys Fostering Students’ Creativity

Molly Cook believes there are a million reasons for a student to choose Blackhawk, and the new Student Engagement Specialist is here to welcome those students with open arms.

The opportunities to make a difference with students is what drew Molly to this career.

“I love working with students and fostering their creativity through education and events,” she said.

Graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Molly was most recently the Program Outreach Manager at UW-Whitewater at Rock County, a position she held for over seven years.

Molly believes her positive outlook and even-tempered personality will aid her in this new opportunity. She also points to her ability to connect and collaborate with people as skills that will benefit her.

Molly is looking most forward to working with students in creating events that will help to build the community while being able to see what those events look like in a post-COVID world.

The accessibility and resources offered to the community is why Molly landed at Blackhawk. She also believes the College gives students the access and options they need while making sense in their already full lives.

“The number of options that students have is absolutely astounding! There is a path for everyone here if they choose to take it!,” she said.

Outside of work, Molly is married with a daughter in college and two dogs. She plays five musical instruments and is often playing music or attending live music events.

Welcome to Blackhawk, Molly!