Meet the Fellows
gabi baker
Hometown | Raleigh, NC
College | Meredith College
Host Family | Eric and Robin Bolash
Mentor | Kimberly Curlin
Internship | Refugee Hope Partners
Alumni Buddy | Kassie Starnes
“I want to deepen my faith and grow alongside other believers in an established Christian community. All while doing this in the city that I love most!”
gretchen bartholomew
Hometown | Oxford, MS
College | Auburn University
Host Family | Michael and Tal Mangum
Mentor | Ann Dotson
Internship | Carolina Hearing Group
Alumni Buddy | Linsey Wenk
“I knew I wanted to do something before returning to school, and the Fellows program offered a time to grow closer to God and connect my work to His. After going through the application process and interviewing, Raleigh seemed to be where God was pointing me. He has given me a desire to frequently go far from home, and I believe this is because I must rely more on Him when I do. The city, the program, and the church all seemed like places that would help me grow, pour into me, and be an unforgettable community in my next steps towards Christ in this life.”
Hunter davis
Hometown | Benson, NC
College | University of North Carolina
Host Family | David and Robin Vincent
Mentor | Rebecca Sipe
Internship | Refugee Hope Partners
Alumni Buddy | Mallory Larson
“I wanted to do Raleigh Fellows because I felt this was where the Lord led me during this stage of my life! It was the perfect opportunity to learn how to balance faith and work and learn how I can intertwine the two. I was also interested in taking theology classes and learning more about my gifts and passions, and I am of course beyond excited for the community that will come with it :)”
virginia lundeen
Hometown | River Forest, IL
College | Clemson University
Host Family | Barbie Burgess
Mentor | Marilyn Young
Internship | Neighbor Health Center
Alumni Buddy | Derren Lee
“There is nothing in my life more important than Jesus. I want to be a Raleigh Fellows to establish my post-grad life rooted in Jesus.”
Linda may mullins
Hometown | Chesterfield, VA
College | Christopher Newport University
Host Family | Charles and Gretchen Loftis
Mentor | Barbara Wilson
Internship | Apostles Raleigh
Alumni Buddy | Mary Ellen Bradford
“I desired to be a Raleigh Fellow, so I could have the opportunity to experience life after college in an intentional, Christ-centered environment where I can learn and grow in a community of other believers.”
hunter niestrath
Hometown | Ruckersville, VA
College | James Madison University
Host Family | Shea and Julie Tisdale
Mentor | Eric Bolash
Internship | First Class Automotive
Alumni Buddy | Noah Thompson
“For a while I really didn’t want to be a Fellow, but after a Friends and Family weekend at my friend’s Fellows program, I realized just how much I needed mentorship and guidance.”
Maddie roberts
Hometown | Richmond, VA
College | James Madison University
Host Family | Alpesh and Urvi Patel
Mentor | Meg Bach
Internship | Mission Triangle
Alumni Buddy | Hayden Bobo
“I want to be a Raleigh Fellow to make roots in a new city and to learn more about God, work, and community in post grad life.”
William simas
Hometown | Charlotte, NC
College | North Carolina State University
Host Family | Jim and Janet Whited
Mentor | Frank Shell
Internship | Mid-Atlantic Associates
Alumni Buddy | Neil Evett
“I want to be a Raleigh Fellow to further grow my walk with Christ in new ways. I want to learn to surrender to Jesus in my community, in my job, in my family, in my education, and in service.”
Meg spickard
Hometown | Raleigh, NC
College | Appalachian State University
Host Family | Michael and Tal Mangum
Mentor | Beth Finneran
Internship | Corral Riding Academy
Alumni Buddy | Lauren Lamont
“I want to be a Raleigh Fellow because I want to know the Lord more fully and further understand my identity in Him. Fellows gives me the opportunity to explore and deepen my faith post-grad, find meaningful community, and help me continue to discover what I truly want to pursue for work.”