Ann Frisella was new to CrossRoads in the fall of 2007 as our ad hoc photographer and is from Arlington Heights, IL. She was drawn to Hope because she felt it was a highly regarded, private liberal arts school with a Christian emphasis. Moreover, it was just far enough away from her hometown without being too far. She has declared Psychology as a major but is considering adding Management for a double major. She hopes to study abroad in her junior year, probably to a French speaking country to hone her French language skills. She enjoys outdoor activities, exercise, and yoga. Reading, attending movie theaters, and coffee with friends are further enjoyments.

Meghan Wind spent four years as part of our office staff and is from Canton, Michigan. She enjoys music, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. In the summer of 2005 she was able to go to Anchorage, Alaska on a Mission Trip and work with neglected and poor children. Meghan was a small group leader on campus and was also involved in Nykerk. In the Spring 2006 Meghan also worked directly with Professor Amanda Barton, FNP who orchestrates our Pre-Professional Health Program.

She spent part of her 2006 summer at Vienna Summer School and worked in a day care center.

Meghan graduated with a major in Social Work and Sociology, graduating Magna Cum Laude in May 2007. She plans to attend graduate school and is currently working at the University of Michigan.

Jamie Previch (now Burke!) also was part of our team for four years. She and Meghan were our first two student workers. She is from Adrian, Michigan. Jamie enjoys being with friends, painting, and venturing in the great outdoors. The strong Christian atmosphere on campus was her main reason for choosing Hope College. She stayed in Holland for the summer of 2006 and worked for us part-time as well as Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop.

Jamie graduated Sum Laude in May 2007 with a major in psychology and an art minor.

She spent her first year following graduation volunteering and taking graduate classes at Dale House in Colorado Springs, CO. She was married in the summer of 2008. And is back at Ben & Jerry's for awhile.

Kathryn McLean became our ad hoc photographer in 2004-05. Since we can't be everywhere all the time, we hired her to be! She provided us with photos for many events throughout her time here at Hope. Her main on-campus employment was with CIT.

Kathryn attended Vienna Summer School with Meghan and other friends in the summer of 2006

Kathryn graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2007 with a major in kinesiology. She will be pursuing graduate studies at Wheaton in IL beginning in the fall of 2007

Wesenyelesh "Wesen" Mulat began working for us in May of 2005. She even worked through the summer and will continue with us through May of 2006 when she officially leaves the halls of Hope. Wesen is a senior pursuing majors in Sociology and Women's Studies. A native of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, she hopes to attend graduate school in the United States and study medical sociology and social issues in Africa. She is involved in the Phelps Scholars Program, International Relations, Bible study, and intramural sports. Wesen plans to work for one year before enrolling in graduate school. She graduates this May, but will take one more class during May term and continue working in our office while here.

Wesen graduated in May but took a May term class and worked here during that time. She is now seeking employment in the Washington DC area.

Bethanie Bomers