Dr. Amy Novak is the President of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. Dr. Novak earned her bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame, a master’s from Wright State and her Ph.D. from Creighton. Prior to St. Ambrose, Dr. Novak served in multiple administrative roles at Dakota Wesleyan University, including provost and executive vice president from 2008-2013 and president from 2013-2021. This Continuum conversation highlights her amazing commitment to children (she and her husband have eight children), students and education.