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The 2005-2006 Urban Servant Corps — Where are they now?

Stefan Awad—Is an Economics PhD student at University of Virginia, Charlottesville. He spends his days teaching and learning about numbers.

Sarah Balocca—Uses her friendly ways to take care of two adorable children. When she is not with los ninos she is searching for that perfect job…in the arts world (give her a heads up if you hear of anything!).

Thane Benson—Thane is living and working in Denver remodeling million dollar houses by day and working on his own (slightly less than million dollar) house at night. In his free time he's preparing for the revolution.

Linnea Bjorkman—She is adjusting to life out of a community in her beautiful studio apartment while working at Tattered Cover and House of Hope. She is also singing the St. Paul choir, enjoying coffee, music and learning Spanish in her spare time.

Renee Boeck—Renne is a Masters student at the University of Denver. She is studying Natural Disaster Psychology.

Karen Burton—is now working as a third grade teacher at a small bilingual school in Zamorano, Honduras.  The school has a mission of educating children from a variety of socioeconomic levels of Honduran society.  She is enjoying her time working in a diverse culture and taking advantage of travel opportunities and new learning experiences.

Marta Erickson—is here in Denver, living with a college friend and newly engaged! Congratulations.

Chad Grell—Chad is a student at the University of Denver’s Law School. He is currently buried in books and will someday make it out!

Amy Hanson—is working at the Jeffco Action Center as Development Coordinator and I am excited to begin working towards a nursing degree this winter. She lives with the amazing Karla Rengstorf.

Patty Heath— is working as a Patient Navigator at Stout Street Clinic in Denver. She is still thinking about grad school, getting an MSW, and of course, enjoying Colorado life.

Allison Lehrmann— has been working at the Houston ISD Outdoor Education Center in Texas.  She was not fond of the heat at first, but has now once again gotten use to it.  She loves teaching kids in an outdoor setting especially since she gets to wake up to a sunrise over the lake every morning!

Erik Lionberger—is a Job Coach at Urban Peak helping to develop an employability program where youth are encouraged to take an active role in achieving their life goals and dreams. Along with working at Urban Peak, he is doing some acting in the community and working to develop a youth theater. On the weekends, he’s with his big black fuzzy dog, Bapu, enjoying the Colorado Mountains.

Susan Martin—is currently enjoying life in New Mexico and spending time with her family.

Jeff Mootz—is attending the Forerunner School of Ministry at the International House of Prayer(not pancakes) missions base in Kansas City, MO.  He is also working at the City Mission for homeless families and living with seven guys at his own home.

Justin Nickel—is working towards his Masters of Divinity degree at Luther Seminary.  He is enjoying Minnesota's mild climate and unbelievable mountain scenery.

Katie Penninga—is living in San Diego, working as the Program Assistant at the Alzheimer's Association of San Diego County. In her spare time, she is training to become a crisis counselor so she can volunteer with a local organization that works with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Karla Rengstorf—is living with Amy Hanson in Denver while working in Denver Public School, Interfaith Hospitality Network, weekend manager at the Ronald McDonald Hose, and sub at Focus Points.  Life is good :)!!!!

Becca Sager—is currently the Youth Director at Trinity Lutheran in Boulder.

Barbara Warner—is in DC completing another year of AmeriCorps with Notre Dame Mission Volunteers. I'm working at Mary House, transitional housing for homeless immigrant and refugee families that includes an afterschool program, food, clothing and furniture bank, ESL, and a mother’s support group.

Sara White— is currently with the Young Adults in Global Missions (ELCA) in Palawan, Philippines for the next year.

Sarah Wilczak—is currently living in Denver and working at Highline Academy Charter School teaching 7th and 8th grade Language Arts.