Kim Swartout has worked at Hope in donor relations since 2000. Currently, she manages the endowed scholarship program, coordinates the stewardship effort for all donor-established endowed funds and is a member of the annual giving team.

• B.S., psychology, Grand Valley State University, 1995

Professional experience

Prior to Hope, Kim worked as a wedding planner and in human resources for the Alger Group.

Why I love Hope

She loves the gorgeous campus, thoughtful and amazing students, and the community of faculty, staff and donors who truly care about Hope and its students.

Outside The College

Kim loves to travel, read and spend time at home. She is passionate (perhaps too passionate) about animal rescue/adoption. Kim, her husband, Troy, and their pit-bull, Goblin, live in the historic district and love being part of the Holland community. They are not fond of the creepy music from the Holland ice cream trucks.