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Stephanie started July 2025 as the new director of communications, filling in the big shoes left by Greg Olgers who served in the role for 36 years! She’s excited to be leading Hope’s storytelling, editorial and earned media strategy to build awareness and preference for the Hope College brand. She will be partnering with her Public Affairs and Marketing team of sports information directors, Alan and McKenzie, and campus photographer and digital asset manager, Lynne Powe.

She is originally from Holland and is back after a 24-year absence working in Wisconsin.  

EDUCATION

• B.S., communications/journalism, Western Michigan University 
• PRSA, accredited by the Public Relations Society of America

Professional Experience 

• Last served as director – global corporate and innternal communications at Johnsonville Sausage
• Former associate director – earned and social media at Johnsonville Sausage
• Former associate director – employee communications at Kohler Co.
• Former manager – Kohler Power Systems
• Former community relations manager at Holland Community Hospital
• Former business editor and education reporter at the Holland Sentinel

AWARDS

• Brand Excellence – Kohler Co.
• SABRE Award Finalist – Tailgate Wedding PR program, Kohler Co.
• Presenter at SocialMedia.org conferences and webinars
• EFFIE ad award – Johnsonville’s Keep it Juicy campaign insights 

Why I love hope

Stephanie is proud to be one of many people who promote and support the Hope vision so students have a successful experience that will help them serve and succeed in their professional and personal lives.

Outside hope

Stephanie loves to play and watch many sports — specifically volleyball, racquet sports, running and obstacle course races. An active lifestyle makes her feel better about cooking and eating many different foods from around the globe! In addition, she enjoys traveling to new countries.