--- title: Alumni Council date: 2024-06-05T16:25:00-05:00 author: Connor Van Hulzen canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/alumni-council" section: Pages --- # Alumni Council We deeply value our alumni, and want to continue building a stronger relationship with you! The Dordt Alumni council is made up of people across the U.S. and Canada that help us do just that. This group of dedicated alumni advise the Alumni Office, help organize Dordt events in their communities, encourage young people in their communities to learn more about Dordt, and provide a helping hand to recent graduates trying to find their way post-Dordt. [Other Alumni Resources ](#alumniresources) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/cap-toss.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=77ff4de5&v=8ac9b62ad868baacfc602c195cb330a72189192cd076c981650a5c32953833ab) ![]() ## Meet the Alumni Council The Dordt Alumni Council is made up of passionate alumni who live in areas with large Dordt networks. Get to know them, and make sure to check who your local representative is! ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Janneke-Bakker_2024-06-06-163919_txug.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=e1bceafe&v=29ac109fab831d5854d61f658886d9395f4b1f8b4bf30d6fec2d549c58e13b1f) #### Janneke Bakker ('96) Region: Alberta, Manitoba & Saskatchewan ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Lynn-Bleeker.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=715c770e&v=0faf362b9966238e92a9785fde6990ccc124ba7ced66b660ed3f8a2b26afdf21) #### Lynn Bleeker ('73) Region: Within 100 miles of Dordt ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Kristin-Conrad.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=29942c34&v=a27384231e32b34d402fb36d09d42322db47be1dac02432c8f188018a1ccf5d6) #### Kristin Conrad ('13) Region: Minnesota & North Dakota ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Scott-Den-Hartog.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=27a72ebe&v=cbaf9e6c8dcdc3e10e2de5e2db37595e0e0834473cdede916d3140938d82ec58) #### Scott Den Hartog ('02) Region: Montana & Idaho ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Dianne-De-Wit.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=10aa3960&v=dc3742d65b5d82cb728f78bbeb142f9315b76e11a3943770dea15bbfb42538fe) #### Dianne De Wit ('74) Region: Within 100 Miles of Dordt ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Kate-Du-Mez.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=0bced3d8&v=898360cfa21661f497a2476deb344b5610d51a371491d8e905dcd971a5545144) #### Kate Du Mez ('10) Region: Colorado, Utah & Wyoming ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/James-Haveman.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=80c98d75&v=efdb6699285594a35e533f98836d5e86add0c3d04c3428f3468f907e753ca8ab) #### James Haveman ('95) Region: Michigan ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Kayla-Huizing.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=262efaaa&v=87174587403c916aa777af902451c41cfeee3a75be7a0d312760541ac98f6a92) #### Kayla Huizing ('14) Region: Within 100 Miles of Dordt ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cody-Kaemingk_2024-06-06-145439_rihz.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=951572a6&v=14ec8b02494fb53a6a5ade46e9e7e6dd8a24008110555d979b3b921aed472ef3) #### Cody Kaemingk ('15) Region: Within 100 Miles of Dordt ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Steve-Kelly.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=9824af9a&v=eaa0ba16602f485129e4f9f0a494372d56c45f0a13138092774921669367624a) #### Steve Kelly ('17) Region: Wisconsin ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Craig-Kootstra.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=fafa9e98&v=acf884ce95dd93ff194140c817fc91d4997ec5c1f5ac7999fd5b341795891dee) #### Craig Kootstra ('02) Region: California & Nevada ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Maria-Luttjeboer_2024-06-06-184551_nyad.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=c7f322b2&v=5ef2a5c611f4cbf5a50f46b2a509d4c6a88d99240745c2c2120690ef0291e7ed) #### Maria Luttjeboer ('13) Region: Illinois & Indiana ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Rachel-Ver-Meer.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=fec3ab39&v=1460a41b00c49eaed9637ed6a1d05d6826d10225d3d08e312e2f5d03c983bf00) #### Rachel Ver Meer ('19) Region: Rest of Iowa ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Hunter-Weinert_2024-06-06-184713_mamg.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=97aa486e&v=034a2f5ae1b9c4336af0b00b7ad0c9557d536c4c92d8752eca78a076a9a5b692) #### Hunter Weinert ('17) Region: Washington & Oregon #### ## Get Connected! If you would like to connect with one of the Alumni Council members, please email **alumni@dordt.edu** ## Explore Alumni Resources Some of the ways we can help you stay connected to Dordt University are our livestream channels, our alumni magazine, and the Career Development Center. We hope you'll also take the time to update us on your information, so we can keep in touch. [### The Voice The Voice of Dordt University, our alumni magazine, is published three times a year to share information about the programs, activities, and people of Dordt. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/alumni/the-voice) [### Alumni T-Shirt Program At Dordt University, we look forward to a life-long relationship with you as well as your children. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/alumni/t-shirt-program) [### Live Events Tune in with us for live music performances, chapel, athletics events, and more, thanks to the Dordt Media Network. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/live-events) [### Career Development Center The Career Development Center at Dordt is committed to empowering students and equipping them with tools to succeed in their professions and beyond. As a full-service career center, we offer assistance for each step of your collegiate career path. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/offices-and-services/academic-centers/career-development-center) [### Alumni Awards Our alumni awards seek to honor alumni for their work and leadership. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/alumni/alumni-awards) [### Dordt Guest House Coming to Sioux Center? The alumni house is the perfect choice for your stay. Make your reservation today! Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/alumni/alumni-guest-house) [### Update Information Have you recently moved, gotten married, or been blessed with a new arrival? We love to stay in touch and know what is happening in your life. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/alumni/update-information)