Rebecca Manteuffel was born and raised on a dairy farm in Cologne, Minnesota. She attended Mayer Lutheran High School and later went on to attend college at Southwest Minnesota State University where she obtained her B.S. in Elementary Education. Rebecca is currently a graduate student and track athlete at Iowa State University, and is working towards her masters degree in Youth Development. When asked why she joined the advisory board Rebecca stated; “I joined the advisory board because I am passionate about helping others and sharing people’s stories that may have a positive impact on others in an inspiring and supportive way”.