What word best describes you?
Driven
Title
Volunteer and Care Coordinator
* at time of recognition
Employer
The Well
* at time of recognition
Lives In
Pella
Education
Roland-Story High School
Central College
Activities
Marion County Coalition for Suicide Prevention
Federated Fellowship High School Youth Leader
Working in Marion County
Working in Marion County is great because of all the opportunity for connection. People are always working to build relationships both personally and professionally with businesses and organizations seeking out ways to collaborate and serve.
Living in Marion County
The best part of living in Marion County is feeling known in your community. You don’t have to be in the area long to build a wealth of connections and friendships. Marion County residents are community-focused, always looking for new opportunities for bettering the places we live and work.
Favorite Place to Relax
There are so many great local options for spending time with your favorite people – from Iris and the Coffee Connection to Peace Tree and De Kelder, there’s endless options for a great weekend hangout. When I’m not spending time in town, you might catch me riding my bike or relaxing with a book by the lake.
Career Opportunities
There are so many opportunities to advance in Marion County. With a wealth of thriving for-profit businesses locally, as well as far-reaching non-profit organizations, there are career opportunities for all interests and skillsets. I am always getting to celebrate friends gaining new opportunities within their careers; I am encouraged by the ways I see young professionals encouraged and empowered in their careers!
Community Favorites
Marion County has it all – thriving downtowns, beautiful natural scenery, great places to hang out in the day & at night.
Career Advice to Teens
Take advantage of every opportunity; take note of the leaders around you. Learn from observing and asking good questions. Recognize that every opportunity and connection could lead to a potential job someday, so always give 100%.
Mentor
Larissa Van Donselaar, The Well and Joel Ruisch, Federated Fellowship
What is your wish for the Red Rock Area?
I would love to see increased unity and collaboration amongst Marion County communities, as we work together to serve.
What is your biggest passion, and why?
My greatest passion is to bring the hope of Jesus to the marginalized and empower people to grow and discover their gifts.
3 Hobbies
Music, Reading and Running
