Preston is a SPEA graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Affairs in sustainable development and public finance.

He attended IU as an undergraduate and received a B.A. in religious studies and political science. Preston currently works as a graduate assistant for The Contractor’s Marketing and Communications Office.

This summer, Preston will be working on developing external funding sources for sustainability initiatives on campus.

This will involve meeting with the IU Foundation and IU Alumni Association staff, writing case statements, researching potential grants and donors, preparing grant applications, communicating with potential donors, and utilizing social media to develop funding.