Docking Institute Student Staff
Hannah Cross
Hannah Cross joined the Docking Institute as a student research assistant in the summer of 2022. She is currently pursuing a degree in Sociology with a certificate in Sociology of Medicine and Aging. Hannah is scheduled to graduate May 2023. She hopes to receive certifications as a Child Life Specialist and pursue a career at a Children's Hospital.
WESLEY DAVIS
Wesley Davis joined the Docking Institute in January of 2021 as a student research assistant. Wesley is currently working as a graduate research assistant. Wesley codes, tracks, and enters survey data. He is experienced in working with a variety of different labor surveys and evaluation projects. Wesley also acts as the call center supervisor when conducting phone surveys. He ensures that the Docking Institute protocols for phone surveys are carried out, in addition to programming these surveys using the software IDSurvey. Wesley graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2022. Wesley is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Wesley’s plans are to become a clinical speech-language pathologist after graduate school.
SPENCER MANNING
Spencer Manning recently completed his Bachelor's degree in political science with an emphasis in Pre-Law/Legal Studies and a minor in Spanish. Spencer joined the Docking Institute as a student research assistant in May of 2021, and upon graduation has transitioned to a full-time research assistant. Spencer plans to attend the University of Kansas School of Law in the fall of 2022.
Ivan Villalba
Ivan Villalba joined the Docking Institute in the spring of 2022 as a data entry specialist and student telephone surveyor. Ivan is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Physics with a Minor in Math with plans of graduating in May of 2024. Upon graduation he plans to continue his career in Electrical Engineering.
JENNA WELSBY
Jenna Welsby joined the Docking Institute of Public Affairs in February of 2022 as a student research assistant. She is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management with plans of graduating in May of 2024. Upon graduating, Jenna plans to travel and be involved in management within the tourism industry.