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Council: Student Leadership

The Pres House Council is a group of students who make a year-long commitment to servant leadership within the Pres House church community. As a part of this commitment, they plan and execute Pres House programs, maintain our tradition of radical hospitality, receive support and mentoring from Pres House staff, and grow through intentional leadership development and spiritual exploration. Council members play a pivotal role in making Pres House a home!

2024-2025 Council Members

Click a Council member’s photo for a short bio!

Aaliyah Golden (she/her)

Program: Botany and Pharmacy/Toxicology ~ Class of 2027

A place I call home: Kenosha, WI

Something that makes Pres House great: Pres House’s community is rooted in love and support. This is what makes the family here so strong. <3

A fun fact about myself: I can learn to play instruments relatively quickly.

Ashley Toy (she/her)

Program: Genetics and German ~ Class of 2027

A place I call home: Hartland, WI

Something that makes Pres House great: The community and activities

A fun fact about myself: Despite being raised in WI, I’m a die-hard Steelers fan

Ella Stoltz (she/her)

Program: Art & Graphic Design, Theater Certificate ~ Class of 2027

A place I call home: Holmen, WI

Something that makes Pres House great: The immediate sense of belonging, and the AMAZING couches in the lounge

A fun fact about myself: I travel to Washington Island twice a year!

Emily Johnson (she/they)

Program: History and Environmental Studies ~ Class of 2025

A place I call home: Wausau, WI

Something that makes Pres House great: The community here has become my second home! I also enjoy how open I can be about myself and my faith.

A fun fact about myself: Trash is one of my favorite topics to talk about!

Jasmine Jones

Program: Elementary Education K-9th B.S.E. ~ Class of 2025

A place I call home: Milwaukee, WI

Something that makes Pres House great: The dojo

A fun fact about myself: I have six siblings and all of our names start with “J”

Katie Twist (she/they)

Program: B.A. Oboe Performance and Psychology ~ Class of 2027

A place I call home: Twin Cities, MN

Something that makes Pres House great: How boldly welcoming and loving this community is; it’s hard to feel forgotten or ignored.

A fun fact about myself: I’m a toe-walker, so I can naturally walk like Barbie and heels are super comfortable for me!

Kyle Digman (he/him)

Program: Biology and Global Health ~ Class of 2026

A place I call home: Plymouth, MN

Something that makes Pres House great: Making music and sharing meals with friends are some of my favorite things about Pres House.

A fun fact about myself: I love bird-watching and I did my Boy Scout Eagle project to benefit a bird-watching non-profit.

Laura Hyde (she/her)

Program: Neurobiology ~ Class of 2025

A place I call home: Plymouth, MN

Something that makes Pres House great: The community of students

A fun fact about myself: I ran the Twin Cities Marathon in 2022

Lauren Jackson (she/her)

Program: Environmental Engineering B.S. ~ Class of 2026

A place I call home: Hibbing, MN

Something that makes Pres House great: The authentic and welcoming community

A fun fact about myself: I’ve been playing guitar since I was 11 years old.

Mackenzie Twomey (she/her)

Program: Global Health and Microbiology, Gender and Women’s Studies Certificate ~ Class of 2027

A place I call home: St. Louis, MO

Something that makes Pres House great: The supportive and fun community that becomes some of your greatest friends.

A fun fact about myself: I collect magnets from states and countries and have over 300 from family and my own travels.

Mei Hippe (she/her)

Program: Health Promotion & Health Equity and Global Health ~ Class of 2025

A place I call home: Milwaukee, WI

Something that makes Pres House great: It’s always pushing me to grow

A fun fact about myself: I have aphantasia

Nathan Tan (he/him)

Program: History B.A., Education Studies B.S. ~ Class of 2025

A place I call home: Brookfield, WI

Something that makes Pres House great: Pres House is a loving community that has been fostered through years of connection and learning together.

A fun fact about myself: I am an Eagle Scout.

Taylor Nootbaar

A place I call home: California

Something that makes Pres House great: The people and the conversations we have over dinner.

A fun fact about myself: I have taken all 4 Amtrak routes from Chicago to California.

Will Clancy (he/they)

Program: Political Science and Philosophy ~ Class of 2026

A place I call home: Chicago, IL

Something that makes Pres House great: Our commitment to being centered, open, and honest with one another!

A fun fact about myself: I love niche Bible trivia!

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