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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