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Meet Rebecca Darden- MTSU

Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm Rebecca Darden, MTSU's new Program Coordinator for Risk Management & Insurance, here to embark on an exciting journey of knowledge and success. One of my goals is to work as a liaison between students and insurance professional to offer opportunities for hands on learning in the insurance industry.

Before joining the incredible team at MTSU, I spent eight adventurous years in the insurance sales industry. As I worked alongside incredible individuals like you, my passion for helping others protect their most valuable assets grew exponentially. I've had the privilege of working in various sales roles, from earning $8 per hour to hitting the $100k mark. Through these experiences, I learned an invaluable lesson: you truly reap what you sow. Now, I'm here to assist MTSU students in putting their best effort forward, ensuring they land those amazing jobs and internships in the industry!

When I'm not at the office, you can find me in the lovely town of Christiana, TN, where I reside with my wonderful husband, David. My life outside of work revolves around a little something called homesteading. I'm all about embracing my creative side through sewing and knitting. But that's not all—I also proudly tend to my lively flock of chickens, nurture my flourishing garden, and passionately can and store the bountiful harvest from the garden. One of my long-term goals is to establish Darden's Gardens—a generous and plentiful source of fresh produce that can help feed those in need.

I also enjoy frisbee golf, reading, traveling, bad (but enthusiastic) dancing, and all things MTSU!

As the new MTSU Program Coordinator, I'm committed to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment where students can thrive and excel. I would love to talk to industry people about opportunities you might like to offer our students. Together, we can help them embark on an incredible journey, exploring the captivating world of risk management and insurance.

You may get in touch with me by emailing rebecca.darden@ mtsu.edu. u