Maeve is a 4th year political science student in CLA and one of the primary student authors for the Student Wellbeing section of taking charge. Maeve Mikal is the Student Communications Associate at the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing. They are passionate about prioritizing holistic wellness in every aspect of life. Maeve will graduate from the University of Minnesota in the Fall of 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a focus on African policy. They intend on taking the foreign service test after college in hopes of securing a job as a diplomat in the state department.