Meet the Fellows
Tim Armbruster
Email | armbruster.timothyj@gmail.com
Hometown | Ann Arbor, MI
College | Clemson University
Host Family | Jennifer and Mike Kromhout
Mentor | Will Joslin
Internship | 15Five
Interests | I love to hang out and play a good card or board game with friends. I’m a bit of a coffee snob so you can expect me to go out of my way to bring my own coffee or suggest somewhere other than Starbucks. I enjoy cooking and trying new foods. I played soccer growing up and spend more time watching Liverpool than playing now. You will typically find me listening to music all day long.
Krista Baker
Email | kristambaker4@gmail.com
Hometown | Nashville, TN
College | The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Host Family | Tal and Michael Mangum
Mentor | Lucy Jordan
Internship | Note in the Pocket
Interests | I adore the outdoors, so anything like biking, kayaking, hiking, or running you will probably find me doing almost every day. I get my energy from people so finding me alone is very rare. I love people of all ages and desire to spend time doing whatever people are doing no matter the activity. I desire new places, the thrill of the unknown, and trying new things because of this road trips and traveling are what I spend most of my time dreaming about. I am passionate about learning and researching new things, so you can almost always find me with a book or telling you all about what I am learning.
Alex Behnke
Email | jfrbehnke@gmail.com
Hometown | Atlanta, GA
College | The University of Tennessee
Host Family | Janet and Jim Whited
Mentor | Ben Smith
Internship | Turas
Interests | I enjoy duck hunting, fishing, anything that has to do with a lake, exercising once a month, and shooting 10% from 3-point range in pickup basketball.
Jack Bobo
Email | jackgbobo@yahoo.com
Hometown | Frisco, TX
College | Texas A&M University
Host Family | Mary Vandel and Jason Young
Mentor | Eric Bolash
Internship | Greenscape
Interests | Bike riding, book reading (currently lots of Stephen King, CS Lewis, the required Fellows literature, Ephesians), movie watching (favorites are: The Shawshank Redemption, The School of Rock, Pulp Fiction, etc.), music listening (favorites: The National, The Avett Brothers, Alabama Shakes, Vampire Weekend), food cooking, road tripping, gardening and meeting new people!
Anna Bonham
Email | aebonham4@gmail.com
Hometown | Charlottesville, VA
College | James Madison University
Host Family | Robin and Eric Bolash
Mentor | Sarah Spillman
Internship | Compass Surgical Partners
Interests | all types of art, ukulele, listening to music, farmer’s markets, exploring, picking wildflowers, spending time with friends & family, dancing, watching movies, breweries/wineries/cideries
Adelaide Bynum
Email | adelaide.bynum@gmail.com
Hometown | Greenville, SC
College | Clemson University
Host Family | Marilyn and Matt Young
Mentor | Meg Bach
Internship | Grubb Ventures
Interests | Hiking/backpacking, napping, reading/listening to podcasts, playing soccer (but not super sporty, don’t get confused now), and watching the Tigers beat Alabama.
Berkley Sjolund
Email | berkley.sjolund@gmail.com
Hometown | Sewanee, TN
College | Furman University
Host Family | Marsha and Harry Whyte
Mentor | Terri Shell
Internship | Alliance Medical Ministry
Interests | I love exercising, which could look like anything from running, walking, or taking a fun work out class. I’ve played soccer my whole life so getting active in this way is definitely one of my favorites! I love having deep and meaningful conversations and getting to know people for who they are – building long lasting and life giving relationships is something I love most out of life. I love going to coffee shops, exploring new places, riding bikes, eating and making homemade meals, going to the beach, listening to music, playing with dogs, listening, being in the sun, and spending good quality time with people (and by myself -I am an introvert)!
Emme Slaton
Email | emmeslaton@gmail.com
Hometown | Decatur, AL
College | Auburn University
Host Family | Megan and Jared Miedema
Mentor | Cissie Cargill
Internship | 15Five
Interests | I love playing tennis, reading a good book, going to concerts, being outdoors in the sunshine, eating pizza at any time of the day, jamming in the car and dancing with friends, trying new adventures, and anything and everything that involves being in community with others.
Austin Spence
Email | austinspence6@gmail.com
Hometown | Severna Park, MD
College | Belmont University
Host Family | Jennifer and Scott Steele
Mentor | Jay Traylor
Internship | NC Family Policy Council
Interests | Big activities advocate, of any sorts that gets folks moving. Could camp out at a coffee shop for an entire day with the correct resources, AKA books and music to indulge in. Also, could literally camp out on a mountain for a few days as well. Go to a lot of concerts and watch a lot of soccer!
Martha Anne Sperandio
Email | masperandio16@gmail.com
Hometown | Glen Allen, VA
College | University of Virginia
Host Family | Ann and Jim Dotson
Mentor | Nancy Going
Internship | NeighborHealth Center
Interests | Hiking, reading, coffee, loving dogs & my friends
Landon Whitley
Email | landonkw97@gmail.com
Hometown | Oakboro, NC
College | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Host Family | Stacy and Bryon Boulton
Mentor | Bruce Berger
Internship | Justice Matters
Interests | Hobbies: I love to be outdoors. Some of my favorite outdoor hobbies include playing soccer, running, fishing, chilling on a boat, and grilling out. Reading has and will always be one of my favorite past times anything from fantasy to memoirs, if someone recommends it I will definitely read it. I don’t really watch much TV, but I love to watch my favorite sports teams: Arsenal FC, Panthers, and UNC. My all-time favorite hobby is traveling. I love to enter into a new culture with an open mind so that I can leave a s a person with a better and wider perspective. There’s just something about new foods, rich cultures, different histories, and beautiful sights that will always excite me. I also love politics, both domestic and international, always down for a bit of a chat. Most importantly I love to serve others and do life with people. As an extrovert I am always down to hang out and have a little quality time.