Get To Know: Heather Brake, associate dean of students for Student Conduct and Advocacy

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Heather Brake recently joined Student Affairs as the new associate dean of students for Student Conduct and Advocacy. In this position, she works closely with the Office of Student Conduct and the Student Advocacy team. Prior to taking on her role, she was the director of Student Conduct at Arkansas State University. 

What's the best piece of advice that you've been given?

A mentor of mine once said that mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow.

What is your most memorable vacation?

My favorite vacation spot has been Panama City Beach. It really had more to do with the people than the location. We spent a week at a resort and on the beach. It was a blast!

What's your go-to spot in Indianapolis?

I am originally from a small town just outside of St. Louis, MO, but I just moved to Indianapolis from Arkansas and need recommendations!

If you were stranded on a deserted island with the cast from the last show you watched, how would that go? 

I'd be stuck on a deserted island with the cast of "Selling the OC" (the Netflix show). It would be full of a lot of drama, so I do not imagine it would go very well!