Hometown
Western Springs, Illinois

Education
Hope College

Area of Study
Art and Education

Hobbies
Running, painting, reading, drinking coffee, traveling, cooking, growing veggies on my balcony, hanging out with my husband, and spending quality time with friends and family

Fun or Interesting Fact
Although I work for Hope College, I live (and work) in the Chicagoland area!

Favorite College Memory
One of my favorite memories was sleeping outside, in front of the Dow, with about 100 other students. We wanted to be sure to get tickets to the Hope/ Calvin game!

Why I love Hope
I love the community of Hope. The students are smart, involved, active, fun and genuinely interested in learning. The faculty is made up of the most intelligent, caring individuals, who are there completely for the students. They blow me away with their desire to see each student succeed - they treat their students as if they are friends or family.

Favorite Artist/ Album
Patti Griffin, Indigo Girls, Brandi Carlile

Favorite TV Show/ Movie
LOST, Slumdog Millionaire,
Julie & Julia

Best thing about Holland, MI
8th Street! Anytime I walk down the main street of Holland, I feel like I'm on vacation! I love the great restaurants, cute boutiques, crowded coffee shops, etc.