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!
Important 2024 Dates
March 10 – Council applications due (notification by March 22)
April 14 – Transitional Council Meeting (Sunday, 1:30 – 3:00 pm)
May 10-12 – Council Retreat at Lake Waubesa (Friday evening – Sunday noon)
2023-2024 Council Members
Click a Council member’s photo for a short bio!
Program: Kinesiology B.S., Athletic Healthcare Certificate ~ Class of 2025
A place I call home: Yokosuka, Japan
Something that makes Pres House great: The bonds you make with other students in the Pres House community
A fun fact about myself: I could eat sushi for every meal. I love it that much
Program: Psychology B.A. and Communications Sciences & Disorders B.A. ~ Class of 2025
A place I call home: Midland, MI
Something that makes Pres House great: The people and the supportive community that is always there for you!
A fun fact about myself: I have hiked four 14ers out in Colorado and got a concussion in the process
Program: Art B.S. ~ Class of 2024
A place I call home: McFarland, WI
Something that makes Pres House great: The welcoming environment for people of all faiths and identities
A fun fact about myself: I play banjo!
Program: History B.A. ~ Class of 2025
A place I call home: Brookfield, WI
Something that makes Pres House great: The positive, healthy, affirming community that we have inherited and continue to build upon
A fun fact about myself: I have webbed toes
Program: Environmental Engineering B.S. ~ Class of 2026
A place I call home: Hibbing, MN
Something that makes Pres House great: The different programs that center around college students and help you find community
A fun fact about myself: In high school, I went to state for math team 3 times
Program: Food Science M.A. ~ Class of 2024
A place I call home: Berthoud, CO
Something that makes Pres House great: Food and music. Nothing brings people together quite like good worship music (especially bluegrass) and then some great food afterward!
A fun fact about myself: When I grow up, I want to be a hobbit in every way except height
Program: Political Science and Philosophy ~ Class of 2026
A place I call home: Chicago, IL
Something that makes Pres House great: Honest conversations about serious things
A fun fact about myself: I love to sail!
Program: Neurobiology ~ Class of 2025
A place I call home: Plymouth, MN
Something that makes Pres House great: The community at Pres House is so welcoming and fun to be a part of
A fun fact about myself: I ran a marathon last fall
Program: Religious Studies and Global Health ~ Class of 2026
A place I call home: Plymouth, MN
Something that makes Pres House great: The amazing community people!
A fun fact about myself: I’m a triplet
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 supports what it believes
A fun fact about myself: I have aphantasia
Program: Computer Science and Information Science ~ Class of 2024
A place I call home: Shanghai, China
Something that makes Pres House great: The intentionality behind small details everywhere, and it is a joy to slowly understand the meaning behind them!
A fun fact about myself: I spend about ten minutes every morning to brew coffee
Program: Biology and Global Health ~ Class of 2026
A place I call home: Plymouth, MN
Something that makes Pres House great: One of my favorite things about Pres House is making and sharing music together. I have had the absolute joy of playing violin and singing in the choir for services and that is a big joy for me
A fun fact about myself: I love bird-watching and riding my bike