Growing up in Minnesota, enjoying the outdoors has always been a constant for me. I love exploring new places and learning about the environment, especially wildlife. I graduated with a B.A. in Marketing from Concordia College and after developing some experience, became an Americorps VISTA here at Blandford, where I’m able to combine my love of nature and the outdoors with my marketing background. It’s been very rewarding to see the effect that Blandford has on such a range of community members and what a special place it is to so many people. I look forward to learning more about both our natural surroundings and community here in West Michigan!