Hi! My name is Jillian Dinneen, and I am 19 years old. I am a freshman nursing major at the University of New England. My favorite class is anatomy and physiology and I plan on becoming a nurse practitioner which requires a master’s degree in nursing, which means I’ll be in school for the next 5 years! I am from a small town called Merrimack in Southern New Hampshire. I have a fat cat named Izzy that I have had since I was in the third grade. I love summertime, the beach, being outside, being with friends and family, thrifting, and cooking. I have been a host/server at a family-owned Italian Restaurant back home for over 3 years. I have also been on student council since middle school, and I still am today for the UNE class of 2026. UNE was my top choice because it has an amazing nursing program and it’s right on the beach! I grew up spending my summers at Old Orchard Beach and I love being only 15 minutes away from a spot I have tons of memories from!