Fellows Initiative Contact Us
Phone: (719) 884-6100
Mailing Address: 219 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Sophie Hoekstra
Hometown: Millersville, Maryland
University: Palm Beach Atlantic University and Bryant University
Field of Study: Business Management
Internship: U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
More about Sophie: NCAA Division 1 Northeast Conference Volleyball Rookie of the Year in 2015. Palm Beach Atlantic volleyball team captain in 2018.
Justin Dingman
Hometown: Helena, Montana
University: University of Portland
Field of Study: Chemistry, Biochemistry
Internship: CyberWorx, Catalyst Accelerator Program
More about Justin: Intern with National Renewables Energy Laboratory in 2018–19. IES Study Abroad in Arles, France. Moving toward post-graduate studies in astrophysics and astrobiology. Assistant football coach at Green Mountain High School in Lakewood, Colorado.
Jason Jones
Hometown: Ernul, North Carolina
University: Biola University's Welch College
Field of Study: Christian Apologetics, Psychology, Theology
Internship: Office Pride Commercial Cleaning
More about Jason: After graduation, studied Worldview and Cultural Engagement at the Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Academy. Spent a year as a traveling speaker and lecturer with Axis Ministries, resourcing youth pastors, teachers and parents in how to engage the next generation of youth. Currently pursuing an M.A. in Apologetics and aspiring toward a Ph.D. in Cultural Apologetics.
Kyle Wood
Hometown: Dandridge, Tennessee
University: University of Tennessee
Field of Study: Kinesiology
Internship: Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance
More about Kyle: Worked with officers, cadets and military families as a mountain guide in the Rocky Mountain High wilderness program of Officers' Christian Fellowship. Avid rock climber and snowboarder. Traveled with Young Life to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to encourage and equip indigenous Young Life leaders in under-resourced villages.
Cole Fuller
Hometown: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
University: Belmont University
Field of Study: Christian Leadership
Internship: First Pres College Ministries
More about Cole: Degree in Christian Leadership from Belmont University. Heart for discipleship and mentoring. Belmont Scholars Honor Program and Theta Alpha Kappa member. Honors Thesis: “The Problematic Origins of the Modern American Prosperity Gospel.”
Lindsay Kooy
Hometown: Metamora, Michigan
University: Hope College
Field of Study: Business with an English minor
Internship: Crossfire Ministries
More about Lindsay: Awarded first prize in the Vienna Summer School Creative Writing Competition for a historical poem she wrote. Hope College Soccer team member four years. Co-founder and student leader of Athletes in Action at Hope College. Dean's List every semester in college.
Mariah Stewart
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
University: University of South Carolina
Field of Study: Russian and International Studies
Internship: COSILoveYou
More about Mariah: Fluent in Russian and was president of the Russian Club at the University of South Carolina in 2018–19. As a National Security Educational Program Boren Scholar, she was awarded one year of immersive Russian study abroad in Daugavpils, Latvia.
Murphy Stadelmaier
Hometown: Midland, Michigan
University: Hope College
Field of Study: Biology
Internship: U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
More about Murphy: Captain of the Hope College soccer team in 2018 and 2019. Hope College Mortar Board member in 2018. Co-founder and student leader of Athletes in Action at Hope College.
Olivia Massie
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
University: James Madison University
Field of Study: Geographic Science
Internship: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
More about Olivia: President of Reformed University Fellowship at James Madison University 2018–19. Began her internship with Colorado Parks and Wildlife in June 2019.