Jen Vetter

“I had the opportunity to serve with Jennifer in the North Dakota Student Association. She preceded me as a Student Affairs Council Representative, and served as the President of the organization during my term. While leading the North Dakota Student Association (NDSA) she masterfully navigated a complex and toxic political climate surrounding state and higher ed politics. During this controversial time, Jennifer lead a team who was dedicated to the work of improving the lives of the 48,000 public higher ed students within the state of North Dakota. Her confidence and unifying message made it clear to everyone in the organization, from the vice president to the newest campus representative, that the work of our organization was vital in the shaping and implementation of higher education policy in our state. She was inspirational, motivational, and accountable to the members of the student association, and that propelled her to succeed in establish positive relationships with the State Board of Higher Education and University/College Presidents. Jennifer's ability to motivate has yet to be surpassed by any other student leader I have encountered. As a personal mentor of mine, she has been a resource for me when I struggle to place large issues and complicated problems into perspective. When I arrived at UND, Jennifer was the first person I met within student government, and she actively worked to ensure that I was included and provided opportunities to grow. To this day, Jennifer is a mission-driven, vision-oriented leader, and it is an honor to call her a colleague, mentor, and friend. --Collin Hanson NDSA-NDUS Student Affairs Council Representative (2014-2015) NDSA Chief of Staff (2016)”

“ I am honored to recommend Jennifer Vetter on her service within the North Dakota Student Association (NDSA). Through her work as President, and earlier as Student Affairs Council Representative, she demonstrated her exemplary human resources management skills and superb leadership talents. Jennifer created and implemented professional-level human resources policies while she served as NDSA President. NDSA, an organization completely operated by college students, had been plagued with misdirection, which caused frustration and inefficiency. Jennifer, through her human resources training, was able to identify the underlying issues in the organization. After identifying those issues, she inspired the organization to reach those achievable goals. In the end NDSA was stronger for her leadership and professional skills. Before she became President, Jennifer demonstrated skills surpassing her peers. While serving as the Student Affairs Council Representative, Jennifer was always the first person to become engaged in a policy discussion or volunteer to help. She was always willing to go beyond her job description to ensure that the goals of NDSA were met in a timely manner. She was frankly the best person I worked with in the organization. Jennifer is a talented and hardworking person, and a great addition to any organization. ”