Liz joined the Student Life team in July 2019 as assistant director. She oversees major programing and leadership development initiatives through her work advising Inter-Fraternity Council, the Student Activities Committee and Hope College Concert Series.

Education

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

Professional experience

In addition to Student Life, Liz has experience in the functional areas of Residential Life and Housing, Academic Advising, Career Services and Community Engagement. She also spent a summer navigating the Washington backcountry and working with at-risk youth as a wilderness therapy guide.

Why I love Hope

Liz loves the passion that Hope students have for learning, getting involved, navigating their interests and making the world a better place. She also appreciates the staff community and the location of Hope, along with the college's many annual events.

Outside the college

In her free time, Liz enjoys spending time outside, running, reading, hiking and hanging out with her spouse and their dog, Pepper.