Mary Sophia Hawks is a Parish/Faith Community Nurse providing intentional care of the spirit and whole person care at Messiah Lutheran Church in Knoxville, Tenn.

“After 34 years as a registered nurse, I still love my job! I have a wide background of experience and love to share. I currently serve as a community health rotation for BSN nursing students and I enjoy it tremendously. My psychology degree and time at Augustana prepared me for life-long challenges. I want to give back and to encourage students.”

Graduation year: 1984

Post-grad: B.S. Nursing

Major: Psychology

Campus activities: Augustana Choir, Chamber Singers, Opera, Handel Society, SAI, honorary member of Sigma Pi Delta, campus ministries