Whereas most people tend to choose one career and stick with it, Dr. Kathleen Hawk has juggled two for most of her life. The Bismarck, N.D., native is both an associate professor of political science at UAH and the Commanding Officer of a U.S. Navy Reserve intelligence unit supporting U.S. Strategic Command. But while these two paths may seem disparate, taken together they reflect a lifelong interest in and commitment to public service.