Hope Shores Staff 2019
COUNSELORS
NORA RASMUSSEN
School: Grand Canyon University
What is your favorite camp activity? Anything at waterfront
What is your favorite camp meal? Popcorn Chicken
What are you most excited about this summer? I’m excited to get to know about my campers and where they’re at in their faith during one-on-ones.
JONATHAN CONNORS
School: Wheaton College
What is your favorite camp activity? Vespers
What is your favorite camp meal? Popcorn Chicken
What are you most excited about this summer? I’m most excited to build relationships with other staff and campers
AMELIA AMUNDSON
School: Bethel University
What is your favorite camp activity? I’m excited to see what my favorite will be, but I love anything outside!
What is your favorite camp meal? Lasagna
What are you most excited about this summer? I am excited to help campers discover their identity in Christ
SABAS MOYA
School: Mid-South Christian College
What is your favorite camp activity? Anything with water
What is your favorite camp meal? Anything
What are you most excited about this summer? Getting to establish a relationship with the youth for the sole purpose that they can grow closer to God.
ANNA PETERSON
School: Boston College
What is your favorite camp activity? Vespers
What is your favorite camp meal? Teriyaki Chicken
What are you most excited about this summer? I’m most excited to be in a community with amazing people who are rooted in faith.
RYAN CONROY
School: Luther College
What is your favorite camp activity? Spikeball
What is your favorite camp meal? Popcorn Chicken
What are you most excited about this summer? Experiencing campers growing deeper in faith and friendship.
ALPHA MOYA
School: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
What is your favorite camp activity? Worship & Waterfront
What is your favorite camp meal? Popcorn Chicken & Breakfast
What are you most excited about this summer? Cabin time, getting to meet and know the campers on a deeper level and their journey with Christ!
NICOLE STARR
School: Minnesota School of Cosmetology
What is your favorite camp activity? Vespers & Water Olympics
What is your favorite camp meal? Popcorn Chicken
What are you most excited about this summer? I’m excited to have the job I’ve wanted since I was little, as well as being a person that the kiddos can confide in and look up to and see God’s love.
NICHOLAS PEDERSON
School: University of Wisconsin — Madison
What is your favorite camp activity? Fire circle night
What is your favorite camp meal? Popcorn Chicken
What are you most excited about this summer? Teaching about what it means to live for Jesus!
SUPPORT STAFF
KATIE WALTZ
Profession: Minnehaha Academy — 3rd Grade
What is your favorite camp activity? Morning worship
What is your favorite camp meal? Popcorn Chicken
What are you most excited about this summer? I am most excited to see how the kids grow in their faith this summer and see what God has in store for the staffers!
MATT MCGOWAN
Profession: 6th Grade Math Teacher
What is your favorite camp activity? Vespers
What is your favorite camp meal? Popcorn Chicken
What are you most excited about this summer? Looking forward to supporting the counselors as they grow as leaders and seeing students grow in their faith.
RACHEL ROCK — Summer Program Coordinator
Profession: Grad School — University of Minnesota
What is your favorite camp activity? Morning Worship
What is your favorite camp meal? Pancakes
What are you most excited about this summer? Connecting with our awesome staff!
MICHAELA MANDEL — CIT Coordinator
Profession: Hope Shores & Family Ministries Assistant
What is your favorite camp activity? Family Camp Banquet
What is your favorite camp meal? Popcorn Chicken
What are you most excited about this summer? We have a great group of CIT’s!!
