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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 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% 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 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

The vice president for business and chief financial officer at Hope College oversees the operation of Hope's business and financial areas.

Portrait of Robin Zondervan

Robin Zondervan

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

DeWitt Center
141 East 12th Street
Holland, MI 49423-3607
616.395.7781

Robin Oppenhuizen '01 Zondervan, CPA, started her role as the college's chief financial officer and vice president for business on July 1, 2026.

Zondervan brings 25 years of financial and leadership experience to the role, succeeding Hope’s longtime CFO, Tom Bylsma, who retired after serving the college for 21 years.

Zondervan leads Hope’s business and financial operations, reporting to President Matt Scogin and serving as an officer of the college. Her responsibilities include shaping efforts that strengthen affordability, enhancing the student experience and sustaining financial excellence impacting all matters of the college, including the endowment. In addition, she provides leadership to the college’s business services, auxiliary enterprises, information and technology, operations and human resources departments.

Departments Reporting to the CFO

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Hope CollegeChief Financial Officer

DeWitt Student Cultural Center141 East 12th StreetHolland, MI 49423

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Hope CollegeMailing Address

PO Box 9000 Holland, MI 49422-9000