Innovation Circle Student Spotlight: Zoë Goebel

Innovation Circle Scholar Zoë Goebel studies communication and public relations and truly “sees” the impact of taking initiative. She has maintained a cumulative 4.0 GPA, recruits for Alpha Chi Omega, served as president of the University of Arizona chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, and works part-time. After graduation, Zoë will continue an accelerated master’s program and plans to work in public relations. 

That motivation started well before college. As a child, Zoë had vision problems, which affected her self-confidence in school. 

“I felt inferior because my classmates seemed to do great in things like reading, while I could barely spell out a word. Once I got my glasses, everything changed. I was able to see the board and learn. With my mom’s help every night, doing homework at the kitchen table, I started to feel competent in academics and no longer faced inertia with my education,” Zoë recounted. “At that table, I developed the most crucial skill — initiative — which has helped me achieve much, including becoming a Wildcat.” 

Now, she is grateful for her Innovation Circle Patron’s support. 

“Thank you so much to my amazing scholarship Patrons, Steve and Nancy Lynn. Their generosity has made a huge impact on my academic career. Their kindness eased my financial burden and allowed me to focus on what truly matters — my studies,” Zoë said. “Their philanthropy inspired me to aim high and tackle difficult obstacles with confidence so that one day, I too, can support a future Wildcat’s education!”

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This story was included in the spring 2024 Developments newsletter.