Zach Ripley is currently a student at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, majoring in English with a minor in history. He is expected to graduate in May of 2010.
Zach enjoys an active lifestyle and has been heavily involved with mission trips to Mexico, Alaska and Canada. He has also served in a leadership capacity at basketball and
bible camps in Alaska. He plays an active role in the youth ministry at Blythfield Hills Baptist Church in Rockford, MI.
In addition to being a student, Zach is currently employed as an office manager at Primerica Financial Services in Wyoming, MI and as a writer at the Herald.
Kim Stoutenburg
Kim Stoutenburg is a senior at Siena Heights University, expecting to graduate in 2009. She is from Roscommon/Higgins Lake, Michigan.
As a McNair Scholar, Kim holds the position of vice president in the Sports Management Association and serves as the team captain of the Siena Heights women's soccer team.
As her life has been personally touched by the American Red Cross, Kim believes in and supports the organization's mission.
Kim is grateful to participate in this program for it will enable her to reach out to others and help families that are in need of support.
Katie Tucker
Katie Tucker is a junior at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. Her major is psychology and she plans to earn her minor in English.
Kati will graduate in May 2009. She plays soccer for the Siena Heights Women's soccer team and also participates in the Student Senate and Psi Chi National Honors Society.
She is from Royal Oak, Michigan and enjoys outdoor activities. Participating in this program will allow her to practice her leadership skills and become a leader in the Siena Community.
She looks forward to learning more about the Red Cross so that she may spread the importance of its service to other individuals.