Colleen Speth was born and raised in Evanston, where she attended Evanston Township High School.  Afterwards, she attended the University of Massachusetts – Amherst and then transferred to DePaul University where she received a B.S. in Finance.  She is currently working in the Admissions Department as Assistant Recruiter.

1) What do you expect out of Regina?
So far it’s been a great experience.  I’m looking forward to meeting more of the students and coaching lacrosse.

2) Why did you decide to come work in Admissions?
I was working at a bank and I needed a change of scenery.  I wanted a new challenge.  I heard about this job and they also had a lacrosse coaching opportunity tied to it so I thought I’d just go for it.

3) What is your favorite part of Regina so far?
Definitely the community.  I never once felt like I didn’t know how to do something and couldn’t ask anyone with no pressure from the students, teachers and faculty.

4) What is your favorite high school memory?
Beating Lake Forest High School in lacrosse for the first time in school history.  Lacrosse was my favorite!

5) What are you looking forward to the most?
I’m looking forward to getting to know the Admissions process and preparing for next fall.  We have big goals and I’m excited to achieve them and then surpass them.

6) What did you want to be when you were younger?
A fireman or a cop.  I love justice!

7) What would you want to do if you weren’t in Admissions?
I’d definitely be coaching.  That’s my true love and my passion.  It doesn’t have to be lacrosse, just coaching anything.  I love working with young ladies.

8) What kind of music do you like?
Indie or country while I’m driving to keep myself calm.

9) What would you do with one million dollars?
I would buy a boat and spend all summer on Lake Michigan with a private chef.

10) Where is a place you would like to live?
Ireland.  I am more German than Irish but most people assume I’m Irish because of the blue eyes and freckles!  I used to Irish dance so I have always wanted to go there.”