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Julia started at Hope the Monday of One Big Weekend week, and it was the best week to join!! She assists the alumni engagement team on different projects, events and initiatives that help the amazing alumni of this school get involved and ensuresthat their involvement is meaningful!

Education

• B.A., psychology, »»ÆÞÉçÇø, 2021  

Professional Experience

• Director of development at a West Michigan nonprofit

Why I Love Hope

Julia loves Hope because it has always felt like home. From the moment she walked onto campus, she experienced the strong sense of community that was held here, and it ended up being the only school she applied to as a senior. While at Hope she formed friendships with some of her best friends, met her husband, and found her passions while developing skills that have benefited her both personally and professionally. 

The love and dedication that Hope has for each student, faculty and staff member provides a safe place for all people to try new things, grow emotionally and spiritually, and succeed at what you are most passionate about. There are endless possibilities of things to do and ways to grow at Hope, and that is why Julia loved it as a student and is thrilled to be back and on staff here! 

Outside the College

Julia’s perfect day would be spent with her husband, Jackson (2021 grad), and their daughter exploring the outdoors (whether here in Holland or in their two favorite places in the world: Colorado or Maine), cooking and trying new recipes, reading as many books as they can, and ending the day with a sunset at the beach and some Captin Sundae ice cream.