Molly has been with The University of Iowa since 2002, beginning her career at UI as a Career Advisor in the Pomeranz Career Center, before transitioning to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, where she currently serves as a Senior Academic Advisor. Molly is simultaneously an instructor the Rehabilitation and Counselor Education department in the College of Education, where she has taught the course RCE:2081 Making a Vocational-Educational Choice, since 2004.

Molly received her Master of Science degree in College Student Personnel, from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville,: College of Education, Health, and Human Services (department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies). She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, from Iowa State University.

Molly enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh, and five children; Gracie, Sam, Hannah, Kate, and Luke. She also enjoys attending and serving at Parkview Church in Iowa City, including regularly singing on the worship team.