Head Cheer Coach Mari Chandler has been at Graceland University for 11 years and has been involved with the cheer program since 2002. Having worked in several departments on campus, Mari is a very well rounded employee which allows her to be very helpful to all students on campus.

The Athletics department is a perfect fit as Mari was very athletic in high school having starting positions on the basketball and softball teams for all 4 years as well as being on the cheer and dance squads She has worked in the athletic department since 2007 and is the Operations Coordinator for 19 sports.