Former UNI three-sport athlete Helen Walker has always had something to prove. Whether it was facing discrimination during her athletic career, her experiences teaching in inner-city Chicago or being a public school administrator, Walker has overcame many obstacles in her life and has helped many others do the same. Having experienced tough situations in her own right, Walker has been able to use these experiences for the better and done everything in her power to make the world a better place.
Originally from Joliet, Ill, Walker had many connections to Iowa growing up. Her mother and grandmother were born in Iowa City and her aunt was from neighboring Waterloo.