Nicole Dunteman
Hope Forward Senior Program Director
Nicole started at Hope in 2016 and serves as program director of Hope Forward, a co-curricular program that invites students into a countercultural model of generosity and gratitude while fostering leadership, character and virtue. In this role, she collaborates with campus partners to help students develop the skills, values and habits to make a positive difference in the world.
EDUCATION
- M.Ed., college student affairs leadership, Grand Valley State University, 2016
- B.A., elementary education, Calvin College, 2014
Professional Experience
Nicole previously served as Residential Life coordinator of Dykstra Hall, where she also co-taught a First Year Seminar. Before Hope, she worked in leadership development and civic engagement at Grand Valley State University and completed internships at Aquinas College and Calvin University.
Why Do You Love Hope?
Nicole鈥檚 favorite part about Hope is the people! She loves the students for their passion, curiosity and drive. She values the staff and faculty culture, where everyone works together to support the whole-person flourishing of students. She also enjoys Hope traditions, especially the Hope/Calvin rivalry (Go Hope!).
Outside the College
Nicole likes the outdoors, as in neighborhood walks, bonfires and happy hour on a patio. She also enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with the Pauls, both her husband and her son, which is exactly as confusing as it sounds.