Alumni Profiles

BY SARA KORBER-DEWEERD ’00

Calvin seeks to equip students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. These stories demonstrate how our alumni are living out that mission.

Larissa Theule ’01 is the author of seven fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her lyrical, introspective stories ignite curiosity and wonder among young readers, nurturing their love for God’s world.

Childhood friends Andrew Rescorla ’10 and Joel Love ’10 both majored in engineering at Calvin but now co-own Urban Greens, a hydroponic farm nestled in a suburb of Minneapolis. They grow pesticidefree herbs for local grocers, with a commitment to community and sustainability.

Kimberlee Bickley Cooper ’01 founded The Family Room, a nonprofit organization that offers welcoming visitation spaces and meaningful support for parents and children in the foster care system. Her research-based approach restores dignity and hope for families on the margins. Read more profiles online calvin.edu/spark

Art education major Kelly Karsten Tuit ’92 has a passion for gathering people together. Her businesses in Rockford, Michigan, invite patrons to cultivate hospitality and warmth in their own homes, or to slow down and enjoy time with friends.