up next

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up next Developing Tomorrow’s Volunteer Leaders

up next is a dynamic five-session program designed to expand and strengthen the volunteer leadership network supporting Trinity Health. By engaging emerging leaders, the program offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Trinity Health Grand Rapids fulfills its mission to improve the health of our community.

Participants gain insight into key service areas, including the Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center and the Trinity Health Hauenstein Neuroscience Center, while building meaningful connections with peers and community leaders.

Who Should Apply?

Ideal candidates are between the ages of 25 and 45 and come from diverse corporate, civic, and volunteer backgrounds. Participants may be nominated by up next alumnus or apply independently.

What Happens After up next?

Graduates are encouraged to stay engaged by:

Serving on a volunteer committee, advisory council, or board
Donating their time to a service area that inspires them
Making a philanthropic gift to support Trinity Health’s mission

Planning for up next 2026 Is Underway!

Interested in joining our next cohort? We’re currently in the early planning stages for up next 2026. If you’d like to be notified when dates are announced and the application period opens, please reach out to:

Ashley Owen, Corporate & Community Engagement Officer
ashley.owen@trinity-health.org | 616-685-1426

2025 Participants
Conor Boland
Ann Casey
Marc Damstra
Steve Datema
Angelina Densham
Mike Epstein
Marcus Jackson
Maria Kim
Evan Sassack
Sarah Sobel, LMSW, CCM

2024 Participants
Derek Damstra
Chelsea Fowler
Sonny Hoogendoorn
Veronica Mascorro
Nikki Nordfjord
Andrew Otten
Tom Short
Shelley Skinnerv

2023 Participants
Kiara Baskin
Kate Clarke
Jason Davies
Katie Gordon
Jason Passero
Kristin Revere
Rocío Rodríguez

2019 Participants
Alison DeVries
Jameia Durr
Ryan Goosen
Chardonnay henderson
Megan Kuzma
Holly Martin
Andrew McLean
David Paquet
Stacy Peck
Tami Sytsma
Johanna VanderVeen
Alyssa Veneklase
Zach Verhulst
Tempest Warfield
Chelsie Wyse

2017 Participants
Karla Amaya-Leone
Charles Bassett
Thomas Blower
Mallory Buth
Katie Harney
Kaleena Kowalkowski
Nakia M. Kyler
Jena Lacks
Erik Laug
Stephen M. Mancewicz
Emily Quinley
Alexis Rangel
Sean Schiefler
Meg Smolen
Joshua Verhulst
Moira Wessell

2015 Participants
Sarah Abel
Kyle Banner
Joe Chamberlin
Afton DeVos
Danielle DeWitt
Brandon Eisentrager
Andrew Martin
Jordan O'Neil
Ben Pitcher
Rebecca Steketee
Shannon Wilson

2014 Participants
Jeffrey D. Taggart
Lindsay Benedict
Matt Cook
Brad MacKenzie
Jeffrey Morrissey
Chad Barton
Jordan Fairbanks
Jennifer Smith
Shannon Cunningham
Bradley Laackman
Blake Snyder

2013 Participants
Kim Bode
Kate Jakobcic
Stephanie Lundberg
Curt Petersen
Mandee Rick
Jarred Sper
Michael VanderPoel
Ben Wickstrom
Lizzie Williams
Michael Wilson

2012 Participants
Carl Jandernoa
Kyle Clement
Kaitlyn Disselkoen
Brandon Bissell
Jessica Ann Tyson
Paul Stuit
Emily Richett

2011 Participants
Jen Crowley
Todd Custer
Mike Hughes
Casey Lowery
Kate McCahill
Philip McCorkle, III
Jennifer Pascua
Julie Taggart
Brandon Teets

2010 Participants
Scott Breslin
Christopher Brown
Ellie Frey
Steve Harney
Laura Hill
Michael Lomonaco
Don MacKenzie
Ryan McCahill
Shelby Reno
Colin Schiefler
Blair Sharpe
Lindsey Williams

2009 Participants
Brad Andrzejewski
Jen Andrzejewski
Donna Betten
Suzanne Carr
Otis Jackoboice
Kurt V. Lacks
Ryan Lacks
Lorissa MacAllister
George Sharpe, Jr.
Chad Warner
Lauren Warner

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