Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, Nonprofit Management & Leadership - Indiana University, Bloomington (SPEA)

Experience: Rebekah's passion for the nonprofit sector began at a young age, growing up serving alongside her two older sisters and parents in various ministries, including New Life International, which designs and distributes water purifiers globally.

Her professional journey started in high school with an internship at Elanco Animal Health, assisting the College Recruitment Director. After completing her freshman year at Patrick Henry University in Purcellville, VA, where she worked with their communications department, Rebekah returned to Indiana in 2021. She took on a role as HR Lead at Kohl's for a year, before transitioning to the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs to complete her degree in Nonprofit Management.

In 2022, Rebekah began working with the Community Foundation of Bloomington, where she supported their Development and Program Directors for nearly three years. She is also a co-founder of Reviving Hope, a medical missions nonprofit she launched with her sister in 2022, continuing her dedication to international missions.

Favorite Quote: “It is not what we do that matters most, but who we are.” – A.W. Tozer

Hobbies: Rebekah has lived in Bloomington since 2021 and is an active volunteer with Beacon and other local nonprofits. She is also deeply involved in her local church, Vine and Branch in Nashville, Indiana, where her family attends. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, thrifting, and spending quality time with family.