Where did you grow up, and what first got you interested in studying theology and ministry?
I grew up in Rugby, North Dakota, and my mother is a pastor, so I have always had a deep relationship to ministerial life through her vocation. My faith was nurtured by my home congregation until I graduated from high school and attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where I received my bachelor of arts in Global Studies. After I completed my undergraduate degree, I moved to Washington, DC, to serve with Lutheran Volunteer Corps and worked at Luther Place Memorial Church for three years. It was in that community, and with guidance from countless mentors, that I began to discern my own call to ministry.

What led you to pursuing theological education here at Luther Seminary?
I transferred to Luther after completing one year at another seminary so I could receive my education in person. So far in my studies here, I feel as though Luther’s faculty balances academic rigor with a deep care for their student’s learning. I was in college during the pandemic, and so I am very grateful to attend classes in person and develop a sense of rich community with the students, staff, and faculty of Luther.

What degree program are you in at Luther Seminary, and what are you hoping to do with your seminary education?
I am in the M.Div. program and still discerning if I am being called to congregational ministry or chaplaincy. I love working in intergenerational contexts, meeting people where they are at in their lives and faith journeys and accompanying them from there. When I am not studying, I work as a part-time home health caregiver, helping older adults stay in their homes and providing companionship.

What’s one thing people don’t know about you?
I love to run, be outside, and spend time with loved ones. One thing that many don’t know about me is that I love to go birding.