Faculty Staff Listing

Aay, Dr. Henk

Abadi, Zoe

Office and Administrative Coordinator
B.A., Hope College

Abrahantes, Dr. Miguel

Professor of Engineering
Ph.D., Universidad Nacional del Sur
B.S., Universidad Central Las Villas

Adams, Zachary

Instruction Specialist/Assistant Professor
MED, Michigan State University
B.A., Hope College

Adkins, Matt

External Relations and Program Director
M.B.A., University of Baltimore
B.A., Hope College

Afrik, Robyn

Adjunct Faculty
M.S., Michigan State University
B.S., Cornerstone University

Ahn, Dr. Paul

Assistant Professor of Communication
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
M.A., University of Wisconsin
B.A., Hankuk University Foreign Stdy

Alberg, Cindy

Arts Stage Manager
B.A., Hope College

Alberg, Erik

Director of Design and Production for the Performing Arts
MFA, University of Delaware
B.A., Hope College

Aldrich, Thomas

Adjunct Faculty
MED, Grand Valley State University

Aleman, Eddy

Alleman, Joshua

Groundskeeper

Allen, Emily

Adjunct Faculty
MFA, University Of Washington

Allen-Nyenbrink, Katy

Alley, Gregory

Adjunct in Music
MMUS, Michigan State University

Allis, Dr. Jim

Retired Faculty
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., New Jersey City University
M.Ed., Harvard University
B.A., Dartmouth College

Allore-Bertolone, Shari

Associate Professor of Nursing Instruction
MSN, Grand Valley State University
BSN, Grand Valley State University

Alshagarin, Shadi

Adjunct Faculty
M.S., Western Michigan University

Altamira, Rick

Campus Safety Officer

Alvarado, Saul

Student Success Advisor

Ameiss, Kelsey

Anchor, Abby

Wastewater Monitoring Laboratory Technician

Anderson, Dr. Isolde

Retired Faculty
Ph.D., Northwestern University
M.Div., North Park Theological Sem
B.A., Smith College

Anderson, Isaac

Gift Processor & Data Specialist

Anderson, Shawn

Adjunct Faculty
B.S., Grand Valley State University

Anyiam, Dr. Uzonna

Assistant Professor of Geophysics and Environmental Science
B.S., Federal University of Tech
Ph.D., Univ of Sci. & Tech. of China
M.S., Oklahoma State University

Armstong, Rebecca

Arnold, Jinks IV

Assistant Football Coach/Football Equipment Manager

Arnold, Shelly

Office Manager
B.A., Hope College

Asamoa-Tutu, Austin

Adjunct Faculty
M.B.A., Northwestern University
M.S., Western Michigan University
B.S., Calvin University

Ashdown, Jordan

Adjunct Faculty
M.S., Desales University
B.A., Hope College

Aslanian, Janice

Retired Faculty
M.S., Univ Southern California
B.A., Western Michigan University

Atkins, Priscilla

Retired Faculty
MFA, Spalding University
MLIS, University of Hawaii

Aubin, Stephanie

Support Specialist
B.A., Hope College

Augusta, Angela

Assistant Director of Admissions

Austin, Dale

Associate Dean
M.A., Michigan State University
B.A., Central Michigan University

Austin, David

Adjunct Faculty
Ph.D., University of Utah
M.A., Rice University
B.A., Rice University

Austin, Ken

Adjunct Faculty
MMUS, Yale University
B. Mus., Hope College

Awad, Ellen

Associate Dean for Student Life
Ed.D., University Of Georgia
M.Ed., University Of Georgia
B.A., Hope College

Awad, Habeeb

International Student Advisor
B.A., Northwestern College
M.A., Middlebury College
M.Div., Western Theological Seminary

Baar, Sarah

Metadata Associate
B.A., Hope College

Babbitt, Alan

Sports Information Director
B.S., Grand Valley State University
M.A., Grand Valley State University

Babec, Taylor

Coach/Women's Volleyball

Bach, Jane

Retired Faculty
B.A., Hope College
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
M.A., University of Wisconsin

Baer, Dr. Marc

Retired Faculty
Ph.D., University of Iowa
M.A., University of Iowa
B.S., Iowa State University

Bahle, Jean

Retired Faculty

Bainbridge, Laura

Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
B.A., Hope College

Baker, Emily

Health Professions Advisor
MED, North Carolina State Univ
B.A., Hope College

Bakker, Anne

Interim Associate Director, Strategy for Service and Process
M.A., Western Michigan University
B.A., Hope College

Bandstra, Dr. Barry

Retired Faculty
Ph.D., Yale University
M.A., Yale University
MPHI, Yale University
B.D., Calvin Theological Seminary
B.A., University of Illinois Chicago

Bandstra, Jon

Library Systems Specialist
B.A., Hope College

Bannink, Jack

Driver/Transportation

Barber, Joelle

Bareman, Steven

System Manager
B.S., Hope College

Barney, Dr. Chris

Retired Faculty
Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington
B.S., Wright State University

Barney, Jeremy

Associate Librarian for Metadata and Digital Collections
MSI, University of Michigan
B.A., College of Wooster

Barney, Lisa

Director of ExploreHope Summer Camps & Educational Outreach Program Coordinator

Bassett, Bruce

Adjunct Faculty
B.S., University of Chicago

Bassett, Carol

Desk Staff

Bates, Elyse

Adjunct Faculty
BSN, Hope College

Baumann, Dr. Roger

Assistant Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Yale University
MTS, Harvard University
B.A., University Of Waterloo

Beard, Dr. Virginia

Associate Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Michigan State University
MPA, Michigan State University
B.A., Calvin University

Beattie, Dr. Austin

Assistant Professor of Communication
Ph.D., University of Iowa
M.A., Western Michigan University
B.S., Northern Michigan University

Becerra, Angie

Step Up Program Coordinator

Becksvoort, Jen

Acceptance Letter Composer

Beckwith, Dr. Sean

Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Stanford University

Beffel Tolman, Jenna

Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Bekmetjev, Dr. Airat

Associate Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Arizona State University
B.A., Moscow State University

Bell, Dr. Albert Jr.

Retired Faculty
Ph.D., Univ North Carolina Greensboro
M.Div., Southestrn Baptist Theol Sem
M.A., Duke University
B.A., Carson-Newman College

Benedict, Bruce

Chaplain of Worship and Arts
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
B.A., James Madison University

Benitez, Evangeline

Resident Director, Phelps Hall
B.A., Hope College

Bentley, Brendan

Tennis Instructor

Bentley, Bret

Tennis Instructor

Bera, Joel


B.A., Hope College

Bergsma, Alex

Bernhardt, Cassidy

Victim Advocate/Prevention Educator
M.S.W., University of Michigan

Berry, John

Bert, Jill

CASA/Step Up - Instructional Specialist

Bertolone, Noah

Adjunct Faculty
BSN, Hope College

Bertrand, Morgan

Adjunct Faculty
MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University
BSN, University of Detroit Mercy

Best, Dr. Aaron

Harrison C. and Mary L. Visscher Professor of Genetics
Ph.D., Univ Illinois Urbana-Champaign
M.S., Univ Illinois Urbana-Champaign
B.A., William Jewell College

Beswick, Jeff

Adjunct Faculty
J.D., University of Michigan
B.A., Hope College

Bieske, Mariah

Adjunct Faculty
B.S., Hope College

Bird, Matthew

Bird, Ronald

Custodian

Biri, Dr. Kudzai

Associate Professor of Religion
Ph.D., University of Zimbabwe

Birkhaug, Dr. Kirstin

Assistant Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
M.A., University of Wisconsin
B.A., Hope College

Bishop, Josh

Web Content Manager

Bishop, Nathan

Custodian

Bishop, Rachel

Assistant Librarian for the Social Sciences
MLIS, Wayne State University
M.A., Center for Humanistic Studies
B.A., Michigan State University

Blahnik, David

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Instruction and Head Men’s Soccer Coach
M.B.A., Olivet Nazarene University
B.S., Olivet Nazarene University

Blake-Mahmud, Dr. Jennifer

Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Rutgers University
B.S., Vanderbilt University

Blankespoor, Dr. Harvey

Retired Faculty
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Blauw, Philip

Video Services Coordinator
B.A., Hope College

Blecke, Nathan

Visiting Associate Professor of Mathematics & Statistics
M.A., Central Michigan University

Bleeker, Michael

Driver/Transportation

Bloemendaal, Dirk Jr.

Driver/Transportation

Blom, Connie

Driver/Transportation

Blom, Kelvin

Transportation Services Manager

Blondin, Megan

Assistant Director of Campus Experience and Engagement
B.A., Hope College

Bochniak, Josh

Adjunct Faculty
M.S., Suny Coll Cortland
B.S., Hope College

Bochniak, Kristyn

Associate Dean for Residential Life and Education
M.A., Bowling Green State University
B.A., Hope College

Bocks, Elizabeth

Office Manager Frost/Office Manager for Women and Gender Studies
B.A., Hope College

Bodenbender, Dr. Brian

Professor of Geology & Environmental Science
Ph.D., University of Michigan
M.S., University of Michigan
B.A., College of Wooster

Boerigter, Dr. Steve

Boersema, Anthony

Campus Safety Officer

Bombe, Michelle

Professor of Theatre, Department Chair
MFA, University of Texas Arlington
MFA, University of Texas at Austin
B.S., University of Evansville

Bonnema, Anna

Assistant Professor of Mentoring Instruction
M.A., University of Michigan
B.S., Michigan State University

Boockmeier, Jan

Manager of Systems & Processes

Borgman, Amy

Director, Affinity Stewardship
B.A., Grand Valley State University

Borgman, Ed

Driver/Transportation

Borgman, Sara

Custodian

Borja, Francesca

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
M.S., Grand Valley State University
B.S., Grand Valley State University

Bos, Carla

Associate Dean of Educational Outreach
M.A., Calif State Univ Northridge

Bos, Laura

Adjunct Faculty
MMGT, Aquinas College
B.S., Miami University

Bos, Mark

Driver/Transportation

Bosko, Jane

Bosma, Kary

Co-Director of the Hope Western Prison Education Program

Bosma, Noah

Mechanic

Bosman, Craig

Driver/Transportation

Bosman, Heather

Adjunct Faculty
BSN, Hope College

Boss, Trevor

Campus Services Assistant

Boss-Pellegrino, Alyssa

Associate Dean for Academic Services
M.S.W., University of Michigan
B.A., Hope College

Bouma-Prediger, Dr. Steve

Professor of Religion
Ph.D., University of Chicago
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
MPHI, Institute Christian Studies
B.A., Hope College

Bouwkamp, Bradley

Senior Technician

Bouws, Dr. Melissa

Associate Professor of Nursing, Department Chair
Ph.D., Univ Nevada Las Vegas
MSN, Michigan State University
BSN, Hope College

Bowman, Brandi

Collections Manager

Boyd, KJ

Staff Counselor
M.S.W., Portland State University
B.S., Southrn Oregon University

Boyd, Sylvia

Retired Faculty

Bradley, Dr. Eboni

Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Purdue University
M.S., Purdue University

Bradley, Matt

Tennis Pro
B.A., Hope College

Brander, Michelle

Head Softball Coach and Dow Center Manager

Bravata, Theresa

Associate Director, Events and Conferences
M.Ed., Grand Valley State University
B.F.A., Michigan State University

Bredow, Dr. Carrie

Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
M.A., University of Texas at Austin
B.S., Central Michigan University

Brems, Kara

Assistant Professor of Dance Instruction
MFA, University of Arizona
B.S., Aquinas College

Brewster, Courtney E.

Executive Director of Engagement
M.S., Syracuse University
B. Mus., Hope College

Brieve, Jeremy

Adjunct Faculty
B.A., Hope College
J.D., Valparaiso Universty

Brieve, Tiffany

Adjunct Faculty

Brink, Denise

Registered Nurse
BSN, Grand Valley State University

Brock, Laurie

Senior Associate Director of Admissions Operations
B.A., Hope College

Brondyk, Dr. Susan

Irwin B. and Margie E. Floyd Associate Professor of Education, Department Chair
Ph.D., Michigan State University
MAT, Aquinas College
B.A., Hope College

Brooks, Larissa

Office Manager
B. Mus., Hope College

Brooks, Michael

Visiting Assistant Professor of English
MFA, Pacific University
B.A., Hope College

Brouwer, Dr. Wayne

Professor of Religion Instruction
Ph.D., Mcmaster University
M.A., Mcmaster University
Th.M., Calvin Theological Seminary
M.Div., Calvin Theological Seminary
B.A., Dordt University

Brown, Dr. Kenneth

John H. and Jeanne M. Jacobson Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
B.S., Oral Roberts University

Brown, Michael

Phelps Scholars Operations and Student Engagement Coordinator
B.S., Georgia Coll & State Univ

Brownson, Kathryn

Bruce, Matthew

Adjunct Faculty
Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
Th.M., University of Edinburgh
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Bruggink, Dr. Donald

Bruin, Samantha

Graphic Designer
B.S., Kendall College Art & Design

Brumels, Dr. Kirk

Professor of Kinesiology
Ph.D., Western Michigan University
MAT, Western Michigan University
B.A., Hope College

Brumels, Stephanie

Office Assistant
ASC, Bay Path College

Brunink, Lali

Office Manager

Brunn, Vicki

Bruxvoort, Jenny

Assistant Librarian of Research and Instruction
M.S., Univ Illinois Urbana-Champaign
B.A., Calvin University

Bublitz, Kelly

Maintenance and Construction Manager

Buday, Nicole

Office Manager

Bue, Milo

Adjunct Faculty
MFA, Northwestern University

Bugg, Hannah

Resident Director, Voorhees Hall
B.A., Hope College

Buist, Kylie

Assistant Professor of Nursing Instruction
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Hope College

Bultman, Dr. Baars

Retired Faculty
Ph.D., Michigan State University
M.A., Western Michigan University
B.A., Hope College

Bultman, Dr. Tom

Retired Faculty
Ph.D., Arizona State University
M.S., University of Cincinnati
B.A., Hope College

Bunnell, Andrew

Director of Physics Laboratories
B.S., Hope College
ASC, Brookdale Community College

Burkey, Lyne

Adjunct Faculty
M.A., Western Michigan University
B.A., Indiana University

Burnatowska-Hledin, Dr. Maria

The Frederich Garrett & Helen Floor Dekker Professor of Biomedicine & Chemistry
Ph.D., Charette Charter School
M.S., Charette Charter School
B.S., Charette Charter School

Burton, Dr. Rhoda

Retired Faculty
Ph.D., Univ of California Los Angeles
M.A., Univ of California Los Angeles
M.A., University of Florida
B.A., Fresno Pacific University

Buse, Kerstin

Financial Analyst & Assistant to CFO

Bush, Pamela


DMIN, Western Theological Seminary
M.Div., Western Theological Seminary

Bushong, Taryn

Busscher, Jill

Adjunct Faculty
M.A., North Park University
B.A., North Park University

Bussies, Lisa

Admissions Receptionist

Butler, Cameron

Controller

Byl, Erik

Assistant Athletic Trainer
M.S., Western Michigan University
B.A., Hope College

Bylsma, Tom

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
B.A., Hope College