Karen Heikema ’82 Terpstra

Karen Heikema ’82 Terpstra of El Cajon, California, works for the Public Library Foundation that supports 36 public libraries raising funds for many outstanding programs. This foundation raised funds to build the ninestory Central Library in downtown San Diego, California, as well as 11 new branch libraries since its inception 13 years ago. She reports that her passion for non-profit accounting started while she attended Hope working as a student for advancement and alumni relations.