Students and Graduates

HESD Stories

Whitney Boyce '26

A remote student from a rural area, Whitney's HESD experience is a testament to the powerful community that exists within the program. Read Whitney's Story

Calista Chaidez '26

A first generation student in the HESD accelerated track, Calista has had a unique journey to the field of student development. Read Calista's Story

Caroline Stetina '25

The first student athlete to participate in the HESD program, Caroline has had a unique graduate school experience. Read Caroline's Story 

Joy Chilala '25

An international student from Zambia, Joy finds great beauty in the diversity of the HESD program. Read Joy's Story 

Matthew HolgateMatthew Holgate '24

Matthew seeks to "offer students an atmosphere of authentic celebration, honoring their experiences"
Read Matthew's Story

Seung Hoon Kim '23

Currently serving in missions in Cambodia, Seung Hoon and his wife run the New International Bethany Institute and Jesus Village Project. Read Seung Hoon's Story 

Abram Erickson '23

Awarded a grant from the ACSD, Abram did his thesis research on the experiences of student-athletes at Wheaton College. Read Abram's Story

Esther Pruitt '23

Esther's journey in the HESD program has been filled with international opportunities for holistic refugee and student support. 
Read Esther's Story 

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