MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: 
Mandy Rinker

• Hometown: Galesburg, IL
• Campus: UIUC
• Illinois Degree(s) & Major(s): B.S. Animal Science
• Year of Illinois graduation: 1999
• Favorite UI Memory: Running through a tornado warning and slipping in a muddy field to get home.
• Favorite Place on Campus: South Farms and Assembly Hall
• Favorite Illini athlete: Kurt Kittner and Sergio McClain
• Favorite class at Illinois: Greek Mythology
• Favorite UIUC Bar/Restaurant: The White Horse
• Moved to Houston: 2006
• What brought you to Houston: My job
• Favorite things About Houston: It's not cold, lots of food options
• Favorite places in Houston: NRG Stadium, New York Deli and Bagel Shop
• Occupation: Senior Elephant Keeper, Houston Zoo
• Something special about me: I have seen at least 9 baby elephant births.
• How to get in contact: E-Mail

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