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alized planning of daily activities are well as long term weekly and monthly planning, something he admits he’s not always great at. His favorite part isn’t the planning, it’s that the planner allows for personal reflections and he takes that to heart and has stuck with it ever since December of 2016.

Koka is an avid music and media consumer. His favorite genres are R&B and hip-hop with his favorite artists being BJ The Chicago Kid, Danny Brown, and Brock Hampton to name a few. His favorite media outlets are Viceland, Vox, and NeedleDrop as his personal favorites as they all focus on lifestyle choices.

He also describes himself as an introvert. Koka believes that authenticity combined with a contagious personality is the most personable and productive way to interact with students.

“Extroverts get energy from many people. Introverts are more personal,” he said.

Koka also has no blanket approach to meeting with students and tries to make meaningful bonds with them. He meets students one-on-one and makes both guidance and personal connections and adapts to their needs as it goes along.

“Joachim is an overall great guy to be around and he has the ability to relate to students.” says Michael Stratton, director of Computer and Media Services.

Outside of campus Koka researches any idea that he finds interesting. His typical days

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Goedeke concluded her presentation with the projection of a signed photograph of Robert Redford, that was sent to her as well as an array of Belgian chocolates, as a personal thank-you for all of her hard work.

"It's gratifying that you've been able to make it all happen," said Goedeke.