Accepting the award on behalf of Hope College were Dina Martinez, associate director of admissions and educational partnerships and Dr. Sonja Trent-Brown, psychology professor and vice president for culture and inclusive excellence. “We applaud LAUP for their steadfast vision and the transformative work they do across our region every single day,” she said. “LAUP sets the standard for that work in our region, and partnering with them pushes us all to be better neighbors and leaders. Our long-standing work with LAUP in various ways – through our students, staff and faculty — is a constant reminder that when we bring our collective gifts together, we build a community where everyone belongs and thrives.”

About LAUP
LAUP empowers the Latino population to participate in creating a better community for all via advocacy, celebration and education throughout Ottawa County. Some of LAUP’s programs and services include: workforce development, digital literacy, English as a second language (ESL), citizenship, small business resources and translation.

At top: Hope staff attending the LAUP award ceremony included (l to r): Stanley Duncan, assistant director of First-Generation Student Success & Phelps Scholars program coordinator/Scott Hall RD; Kenedy Kieffer-Duncan, admissions representative; Dr. Sonja Trent-Brown, vice president for culture and inclusive excellence, professor of psychology; Dina Martinez Matchinsky, associate director of admissions and educational partnerships; Pedro Martinez, Jr., philanthropy advisor;  Lisette Aguillon, Student Congress chief of culture and inclusion; and Amber Tejeda-Nier, executive assistant for Culture and Inclusive Excellence and senior administration office.

Also pictured: Hope College’s Latino Student Organization also attended the LAUP gala with Dr. Sonja Trent-Brown

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