Class Year: 2000

Jason Cash ’07

Jason Cash ’07 of Hudsonville, Michigan, has been appointed director of public affairs and marketing at Hope College, succeeding Eva Dean Folkert ’83, who retired in February. He was formerly the director of web communications at the college. He has been a member of the Hope staff since 2007, serving initially as a campaign associate… Continue Reading →

Nathaniel DeYoung ’07

Nathaniel DeYoung ’07 has accepted the position of chief of mental health for VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System. He oversees the delivery of mental health services across five medical facilities in Northern Indiana to ensure that veterans have access to high-quality mental health treatment. Continue Reading →

Steven Van Beek ’04

Steven “Steve” Mark Van Beek, age 39, of Royal Oak, passed away on October 10, 2021. Steve was born on November 11, 1981, in Holland, Michigan. Steve embraced life with a passion and commitment that shone through in his devotion as a father to Henry and Anna and as a husband to Erin. Steve was most at… Continue Reading →

Brady Wilson ’06

Brady Ingram Wilson, age 38, our beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, grandson and friend, left this world to begin his life in Heaven on Friday, December 10, 2021. He had a smile and laugh that could light up a room and is now lighting up Heaven. Brady was an outstanding athlete all of his life.… Continue Reading →

Becky Renner ’00 Anderson

Becky Renner ’00 Anderson of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been honored as one of America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors for 2022 by Forbes and SHOOK Research. A financial advisor with Edward Jones, she ranked seventh among Top Women Wealth Advisors Best in State in Michigan. To compile the national 2022 list of 1,377 women, SHOOK… Continue Reading →

Joel Murr ’01

Joel Murr ’01 is the director of community health advancement for Bronson Healthcare, the largest employer and leading healthcare system in Southwest Michigan. Continue Reading →

Tracey Forbes ’03 Hoesch

NEW ALUMNI BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS The Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors appointed five new members and elected three new officers during its April meeting. The board’s new members are: Tonzia Buor ’05 of Denver, Colorado; junior Alyson Davis ’24 of Palatine, Illinois; Jonathan Hatfield ’09 of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Dr. Ken Janda… Continue Reading →

Tonzia Buor ’05

The Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors appointed five new members and elected three new officers during its April meeting. The board’s new members are: Tonzia Buor ’05 of Denver, Colorado; junior Alyson Davis ’24 of Palatine, Illinois; Jonathan Hatfield ’09 of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Dr. Ken Janda ’73 of San Diego, California; and… Continue Reading →

Ann Druham ’06

Ann Druham ’06 is joining the American School of Dubai as a high school special education teacher. She has previously taught in international schools in Qatar, Indonesia, and most recently in Shenzhen, China. Continue Reading →

Johanna Swanson ’06

Johanna Swanson ’06 and Jeffrey Stearns announce the birth of Adam Joseph on Dec. 8, 2020. Johanna is a program coordinator for the college access program office at Calvin University Continue Reading →

Nicole Prince ’07

Nicole Prince ’07 is the editorial director at a women’s retailer and recently started a passion project called “double dutch.” This subscription-based newsletter features personal essays (infertility/loss which Nicole is journeying through, her experience as an adoptee, etc.), recipes her friends beg for, and perfect product recommendations. Continue Reading →