Nancy Copeland

Collector, Financial Services

“International Friends of Missouri State”

Nancy has a passion and keen ability to strengthen the common bonds that unite people, both locally and internationally. Beyond her diligent efforts to increase academic success through her work in Financial Services, Nancy is involved in a multitude of projects and activities that aim to inspire, motivate and serve the needs of those in her community.

Her involvement as a host with International Friends of Missouri State includes her entire family participating in cultivating cultural exchanges and developing new friendships. Recently matched with her third students, Nancy says “I’m not sure who benefits the most, the student or myself! I have enjoyed every moment I spend with our international friend and their interaction with my children and grandchildren has been priceless.”

Nancy also schedules time as a mentor in the Young Parent Program through Missouri Mentoring Partnership, a program designed to support young single mothers and fathers up to age 21.  In addition, she participates in various public affairs campus projects, organizes holiday gift wrap groups for the Developmental Center of the Ozarks, serves as a church lay speaker at the local and district levels, as well as several other impactful activities.  Nancy states that in life we all have common goals, no matter our background or culture, and the process of learning and discovering those commonalities is a joyous and meaningful path.

For her contributions impacting cultural competence and community engagement, we are delighted to recognize Nancy Copeland as our Staff Public Affairs Spotlight!