CALVIN - Key Persons


Abby Diemer

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor

Abigail Zwart

Job Titles:
  • International Admissions Counselor

Albright Stonebridge

Job Titles:
  • Analyst

Andrew George

Job Titles:
  • Associate Vice President for Human Resources
  • Associate Vice President of Human Resources / Human Resources

Annika Leys

Job Titles:
  • Senior Admissions Counselor

Becky Toly

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor
  • Director of Spanish Immersion

Brent Wilkinson

Job Titles:
  • Director of International Admissions and Immigration

Brian Bolt

Job Titles:
  • Dean for Education

Brian Paige

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Information Technology and CIO

Caleb Ferguson

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor - Athletics

Caleb Lagerwey

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor, History & Social Studies Education

Carolyn Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Cassie Kennedy

Job Titles:
  • Senior Admissions Counselor

Chad Tatko

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor

Christi Tuit

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Manager - Continuing Studies

Clarence Joldersma

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Crystal Barrett

Job Titles:
  • Professor, Biology

Crystal Bruxvoort

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Dave Ross

Job Titles:
  • Laboratory Manager

Dave Warners

Job Titles:
  • Director, Plaster Creek Stewards

David Benson

Job Titles:
  • Professor

David Dornbos

Job Titles:
  • Professor

David Klanderman

Job Titles:
  • Professor

David Koetje

Job Titles:
  • Professor and Department Co - Chair
  • Professor, Department Co - Chair

David Smith

Job Titles:
  • Professor, Director, Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning / Coordinator, De Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development

Dee Jackson

Job Titles:
  • HR Generalist

Demo Field

Job Titles:
  • Chemistry

Devries Hall

Job Titles:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry, Biology

Dirk Pruis - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Vice President for Finance

Dorothy Britton

Job Titles:
  • Director for Benefits and Compensation

Douglas Vander

Job Titles:
  • Professor Director, Clean Water Institute

Dr. Abraham Ceballos-Zapata

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Dr. Albert Boerema

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Dr. Amy Wilstermann

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of the Calvin Honors Program
  • Professor, Department Co - Chair of Biology / Director, Honors Program
Education BS in Biochemistry, Oakland University, 1995 PhD in Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, 2002 Professional Experience Prior to joining the faculty at Calvin, Dr. Wilstermann taught at a Christian university in Nashville, TN where she also served as the coordinator of the science and mathematics department. She joined the faculty of Calvin in 2007 and currently teaches Cell Biology and Genetics, Cell Physiology, General Biology and Human Biology. Biography Dr. Wilstermann is associate director of the Calvin Honors Program. She is also the advisor for Calvin's Pre-Occupational Health program and Pre-Physician Assistant program. Dr. Wilstermann enjoys doing research at Calvin because it provides her with the opportunity to work closely with very talented and curious students. Her students often ask wonderful, thought-provoking questions that prompt the exploration of new research avenues. Outside of Calvin, Amy enjoys spending time with family. They can often be found outdoors - at a local park or at the beach. She also enjoys baking, ice skating, reading, and spending time with extended family and friends.

Dr. Anding Shen

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Madison Square Christian Reformed Church
  • Professor
Dr. Shen is a member of the Madison Square Christian Reformed Church and the Grand Rapids Chinese Christian church. She enjoys music and worship, traveling, photography, and playing volleyball and tennis.

Dr. Arie Leegwater

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Dr. Arlene Hoogewerf

Job Titles:
  • Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ( STEM )

Dr. Brad Veldkamp

Job Titles:
  • Professor, Brummel Chair in Organic Chemistry

Emily McDonough

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor

Emily Perton

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor

Erek Kooyman

Job Titles:
  • Director, Master of Arts in Teaching / Lecturer

Eric Arnoys

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Erica Boldenow

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Estephanie Lopez-Diaz

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Admissions - DEI Recruitment

Esther (Eunbie) Lee

Job Titles:
  • International Admissions Counselor

Eunsub Cho

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer

Garrett Crow

Job Titles:
  • Visiting Scholar

Gary Talsma

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Greg Elzinga

Job Titles:
  • Interim President

Haley Weesies

Job Titles:
  • Plaster Creek Stewards Program Coordinator

Heidi Weesies

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of Organizational Development

Herbert Fynewever

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Houston Glass

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Admissions - Athletics

James Rooks

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Jane Genzink

Job Titles:
  • Teacher Internship Coordinator, Adjunct Instructor

Jenna Takens

Job Titles:
  • Employment Operations Manager

Jerry Bergsma

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Jim Jadrich

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Jim Wilder

Job Titles:
  • Immigration Coordinator

Joann Riemersma

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor

Jocelyn Bunce

Job Titles:
  • Director of Employment Services

Jodi Dickerson

Job Titles:
  • Visiting Lecturer

John Ubels

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

John Walcott

Job Titles:
  • Master of Arts in Teaching Program Director

John Wertz

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Josh Richard

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor

Josh Samarco

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of Admissions - DEI

Joy Lotterman

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor

Julia Hilbrands

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Katherine Pasma

Job Titles:
  • Department Administrator

Katie Kwiatkowski

Job Titles:
  • Visiting Lecturer

Katy Rozema

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor

Keith Grasman

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Ken Bergwerff

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Kenneth Piers

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Kevin den Dulk

Job Titles:
  • Associate Provost

Kim Breuker

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor

Kristine Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor
  • University Rhetoric Director

Kumar Sinniah

Job Titles:
  • Professor, Department Co - Chair, Chemistry / Biochemistry

Lambert Kamp

Job Titles:
  • Certified Public Accountant

Larry Louters

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Laura Westrate

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Lauren Jensen

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Enrollment Strategy

Leatha Spillers

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Lori Keen

Job Titles:
  • Lab Services Manager

Luke VanderKooy

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor

Lynn Frens

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor

Madison Szczepanski

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Counselor

Marcie Gates

Job Titles:
  • Director of HR Operations

Marj Terpstra

Job Titles:
  • Education Department Chair
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Mark Muyskens

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Mary Hulst

Job Titles:
  • University Pastor

Michael Barbachyn

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Ms. Betty Kliewer

Job Titles:
  • Plaster Creek Stewards Green Infrastructure Associate

Nicholas Boersma

Job Titles:
  • Instruments Manager

Noah Toly

Job Titles:
  • Provost

Noro Dung

Job Titles:
  • International Admissions Assistant

Nygil Likely

Job Titles:
  • Chief Diversity Officer

Peri den Dulk

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor

Peter Tigchelaar

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Philip Stegink

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Plaster Creek

Job Titles:
  • Stewards Green Infrastructure Associate / Biology

Rachael Baker

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor Co - Chair

Rachit Kharel

Job Titles:
  • International Admissions Assistant

Randall DeJong

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor

Randall Van Dragt

Job Titles:
  • Preserve Senior Fellow
  • Professor Emeritus

Rev. E. Wayne

Job Titles:
  • Pastor

Rich Nyhof

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Robert Keeley

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Roger DeKock

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Ronald Blankespoor

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Ronald Sjoerdsma

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus
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Ruth Posthumus

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor

Ryan Bebej

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor

Samuel Gomez

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of International Admissions Counseling

Sara Melton

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor

Sarah Plantinga

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of Continuing Studies

Sarah Visser

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President for Student Experience and Strategy

Sharolyn Christians

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant to the President

Shawna Huls

Job Titles:
  • Program Coordinator

Steve Dyer

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of Admissions - Traditional Recruitment

Susan Verwys

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor

Tequia Adams

Job Titles:
  • Adjunct Instructor

Van Andel - President

Job Titles:
  • Dean
  • President

William Miller

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

William Van Doorne

Job Titles:
  • Professor Emeritus

Zion Park

Job Titles:
  • Counselor