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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 80+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. A 2014 Division III national championship. 95% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Development and Alumni Engagement

Staff

With a love for Hope, the Development and Alumni Engagement staff are fully committed to making your involvement with the college meaningful. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Staff

Amy Berarducci
Development and Alumni EngagementHASP Office and Project Manager
Work616.395.7919
berarducci@hope.edu
Anderson Werkman Financial Center 100 East 8th Street Suite 270 Holland, MI 49423-3545
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Cathy Blackburn
Development and Alumni EngagementRegional Development Director
Work616.395.7073
blackburnc@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Pat Blankestyn
Development and Alumni EngagementData Specialist
Work616.395.7932
blankestyn@hope.edu
The Plaza 99 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Amy Borgman
Development and Alumni EngagementDirector of Annual Giving Operations
Work616.395.7796
borgman@hope.edu
The Plaza 99 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
Jenni Branson
Development and Alumni EngagementData Specialist
Work616.395.7457
branson@hope.edu
The Plaza 99 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423
Tricia Cranmer
Development and Alumni EngagementDevelopment Associate
Work616.395.7143
cranmer@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Mark DeWitt
Development and Alumni EngagementSenior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Work616.395.7357
dewittm@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Peter Folkert
Development and Alumni EngagementDirector of Prospect Development
Work616.395.7290
folkertp@hope.edu
The Plaza 99 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423-3698
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Kristin Freeman
Development and Alumni EngagementData Specialist
Work616.395.7394
freeman@hope.edu
The Plaza 99 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Bob Johnson
Development and Alumni EngagementRegional Development Director
Work616.395.7247
johnsonr@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Harv Koedyker
Development and Alumni EngagementRegional Development Director
Work616.395.7351
koedyker@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Kimberly Mendels
Development and Alumni EngagementDirector of HASP and Lifelong Learning
Work616.395.7919
mendels@hope.edu
Anderson-Werkman Financial Ctr 100 East 8th Street Suite 270 Holland, MI 49423-3545
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Sabina Otteman
Development and Alumni EngagementDonor Relations Development Director
Work616.395.7366
otteman@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
Kasey Petro
Development and Alumni EngagementOffice & Project Manager
Work616.395.7823
petrok@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Jeff Puckett
Development and Alumni EngagementVice President of Development and Alumni Engagement
Work616.395.7413
puckett@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Kate Ralston
Development and Alumni EngagementAssociate Director of Alumni and Family Engagement
Work616.395.7403
ralston@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Abby Reeg
Development and Alumni EngagementRegional Development Director
Work616.395.7393
reeg@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
John Ruiter
Development and Alumni EngagementExecutive Director of Gift Planning
Work616.395.7779
ruiter@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Kim Salisbury
Development and Alumni EngagementDirector of Development Services
Work616.395.7865
salisbury@hope.edu
The Plaza 99 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
Meredith Sharwarko
Development and Alumni EngagementOutreach Specialist
Work616.395.7131
sharwarko@hope.edu
The Plaza 99 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423
Chanda Slenk
Development and Alumni EngagementCommunication Specialist
Work616.395.6834
slenkc@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Andrew Smith
Development and Alumni EngagementData and Systems Analyst
Work616.395.6855
smitha@hope.edu
The Plaza 99 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Kimberly Swartout
Development and Alumni EngagementSenior Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship
Work616.395.7339
swartout@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Beth Szczerowski
Development and Alumni EngagementDirector of Alumni & Family Engagement
Work616.395.7383
szczerowski@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Jenna Teater
Development and Alumni EngagementEvent Specialist
Work616.395.7336
teater@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Pete Tilden
Development and Alumni EngagementRegional Development Director
Work616.395.7783
tilden@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Scott Travis
Development and Alumni EngagementExecutive Director of Alumni Engagement
Work616.395.7251
travis@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Annie Valkema
Development and Alumni EngagementRegional Development Director
Work616.395.7782
avalkema@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
Jim Van Heest
Development and Alumni EngagementSenior Regional Development Director
Work616.395.7778
cvanheest@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607
Pat Van Wylen
Development and Alumni EngagementGlobal Travel Program Coordinator
Work616.395.6856
vanwylenp@hope.edu
The Plaza 99 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423
Mary Wilson
Development and Alumni EngagementExecutive Assistant
Work616.395.7413
wilsonm@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 2 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3607

Hope CollegeDevelopment and Alumni Engagement

DeWitt Student Cultural Center141 East 12th Street2nd FloorHolland, MI 49423

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development@hope.edu