Admissions

Luanne Knudsen
lknudsen@grandview.edu
Phone: 515-263-2856
IM: luannegvc
Hobbies: Shopping, decorating, art, music, reading, traveling
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
High School: Des Moines East High School
College: Grand View University
Major: English Literature
Favorites:
Food: I love to cook and entertain!
Movies: Strictly Ballroom, Lord of the Rings trilogy, the classics & musicals
Books: To Kill a Mockingbird, Jane Eyre, Sue Grafton series, Janet Evanovich & Sarah Paretsky
Music: Rock, jazz & the standards

"I love Grand View!  My parents met here and my brother and sister attended Grand View…so I guess you could say I’m part of a legacy!   I met my lifelong friends here at Grand View and we share a connection that is unbelievable!  It is exciting to be a part of our growing Grand View Viking family!"

Carly Thompson
cthompson@grandview.edu
Phone: 515-263-2812
IM: carlythompsongvc
Hobbies: Running, eating, hanging out with family and friends, being outside
Hometown: Marshalltown, Iowa
High School: Marshalltown High School
College: Grand View University
Major: Business - Marketing
Favorites:
Food: Ice cream
Movies: Grease, The Notebook, The Sandlot, Tin Cup, For Love of the Game, Bull Durham
Books: Tuck Everlasting has been my favorite book since I was a kid
Music: Country is my favorite, but I like almost anything from O.A.R. to John Mayer to Rihanna

"After transferring, I graduated from Grand View in 2008 and started working in admissions in June of that same year.  Grand View’s family atmosphere made it easy for me to make my decision on where to go after graduating from Muscatine Community College.  The professors were so supportive of me while I was a student and nothing has changed since I became part of the staff.  I am happy here!"

Autumn Luce
aluce@grandview.edu
Phone: 515-263-2811
IM: autumngvc, autumngvc1
Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, summertime festivals, anything outdoors, gardening and spending time with family and friends.
Hometown: Altoona, Iowa
College: Grand View University
Major: Mass Communication/Broadcasting
Favorites:
Food: Seafood but I love just about everything and am willing to try anything new
Movies: Pretty much all romatic comedies, love the classics too such as: Pretty Woman, The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles
Books: My favorite author is James Patterson
Music: Duffy, Michael Buble, Tetur, Natasha Bedingfield, Kings of Leon, Rachael Yamagata

"I’ve been with Grand View since 2004 and absolutely love my job! Before working in the admissions office I was a student here and one reason I never left GV was because of our sense of community with students, faculty and staff. It’s great to have a campus where all are striving for the same thing: academic success! I think you too will love it here- give us a try!"

Jaime Miller
jlmiller@grandview.edu
IM: jaimegv
Hobbies: I enjoy community service projects, health and fitness, golfing, cooking and home improvement.
Hometown: Marshalltown, Iowa
High School: Marshalltown High School
College: Iowa State University
Major: Marketing and Advertising
Favorites:
Food: Chips and salsa...I could eat it everyday!
Movies: The Breakfast Club
Books: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Music: Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Zac Brown Band, The Script, Matt Kearney, Adele

"I started working at Grand View University in November of 2011. I quickly felt like a member of the Grand View family—the faculty, staff and students are so kind and welcoming. Grand View has so much to offer and continues to grow—it’s truly an exciting time to be a Viking!"

Katie Heither
kheither@grandview.edu
Phone: 515-263-2899
IM: katiegvc
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and 3 kids, watching NBA and college basketball, traveling with my family, spending time with friends.
Hometown: Iowa Falls, Iowa
High School: Iowa Falls High School
College: Ellsworth Community College and University of Northern Iowa
Major: General Studies
Favorites:
Food: Pizza, comfort foods, snacky things, and all types of desserts
Movies: Dirty Dancing, Sixteen Candles, I’m also a sucker for romantic comedies
Books: I’m a mom of 3 little kids so anything that can be read at bedtime!
Music: Country, 90’s rap, 80’s music – I’ll listen to almost anything!

"I’ve been a part of the Grand View family since 2002 and I LOVE it here!  I work in the greatest admissions office, with some of my best friends.  Grand View is truly a place to call home – I hope you’ll come and visit us soon.  Go Vikings!"

Laura Vander Tuig
lvandertuig@grandview.edu
Phone: 515-263-6139
IM: lauragv
Hobbies: I love taking advantage of the great events and restaurants Des Moines has to offer, watching college football, traveling whenever I can and spending time with family and friends.
Hometown: Altoona, Iowa
High School: Southeast Polk High School
College: Drake University
Major: International Business and Management
Favorites:
Food: I'm always in the mood for Mexican!
Movies: I love musicals
Books: Of Mice and Men
Music: Dave Matthews Band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guster, Jack Johnson, Ingrid Michaelson, Vampire Weekend

"I started working at Grand View in December 2010.  I truly believe that Grand View is a great place to be.  I love the sense of community that people feel at Grand View.  Whether you are a current student, a Grand View graduate, a member of the faculty or part of the staff, you always know you have a place here.  The Grand View experience is what you make it.  I hope you have the opportunity to visit us soon."

Tina Miranda
tmiranda@grandview.edu
Phone: 515-263-2808
IM: tinagvc1
Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, coaching club volleyball, Des Moines farmer's market, and spending time with family and friends.
Hometown: Iowa Falls, Iowa
High School: Iowa Falls High School
College: Iowa Wesleyan College
Major: Communications
Favorites:
Food: Anything! I love to try new foods!
Movies: Gran Torino & The Pursuit of Happyness
Books: On The Road & Eat Pray Love
Music: Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Fink, Warren Haynes & Eddie Vetter

"I started at Grand View in July 2007 and I love it here!  The people at Grand View are amazing and so nice!  This is something you will definitely notice when you visit campus.  I am very excited to be a part of this great team!  Go Vikings!"

Kaitlin Dallman
kdallman@grandview.edu
Phone: 515-263-6072
IM: kaitlindGV
Hobbies: Attending or watching sports, hanging out with friends, traveling, volunteering, reading books and magazines, being outside.
Hometown: Iowa City, Iowa
High School: Iowa City West High School
College: The University of Iowa
Major: History
Favorites:
Food: Anything on the grill or chocolate chip cookies!
Movies: The Sandlot, Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Books: A Dog's Purpose, Water for Elephants, The Leisure Seeker
Music: I love just about everything! Specifically: oldies, Matt Wertz, and The Civil Wars

 "I am so excited to be working in the Grand View admissions office! Grand View University is an excellent place to attend college because of our caring faculty, close-knit campus and connections with the greater Des Moines community. Grand View takes great pride in the success of each student. We’d love to have you become a Grand View University Viking!"