Liz Kubias started at Hope College in July 2014 and serves as the residential life coordinator (RLC) for Cook Hall, where she oversees daily community life through connecting with residents, holding judicial meetings, attending programs, serving in an on-call rotation and supervising a team of resident assistants. Liz also has the opportunity to work closely with four resident directors in the North-Side Neighborhood. She also co-teaches a First Year Seminar course on wellness with a fellow RLC.

Education

• M.Ed., counselor education, Clemson University, 2014
• B.S., biology and spanish, Central Michigan University, 2011

Professional experience

While attending Clemson University, Liz had an assistantship in housing and served as a wilderness therapy guide for a summer in Washington State. Liz has also worked in a year-long internship position as the recreation coordinator at an InterVarsity camp in the Upper Peninsula.

Why I love Hope

Liz loves the students she works with, along with their passion for getting involved. She also appreciates the staff community and location of Hope and is a big fan of the college’s many traditions, like The Pull and Nykerk.

Outside the college

Liz enjoys running, exploring nature, the Upper Peninsula, hanging out with friends, relishing the Michigan summer sun and spending time with her spouse, Joel. She also serves as a Girls on the Run coach for Ottawa County.