Perkins Fellows '22

If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us walk together.

- Lilla Watson, Aboriginal activist

Perkins Fellows explore vocation through weekly community engagement. Named after the great Christian community development leaders John M. & Vera Mae Perkins, this program builds bridges between the University and the community through mutually-beneficial partnerships. Perkins Fellows are placed with a community partner to connect their learning through service and theological reflection. Fellows receive mentoring and training in cross-cultural engagement and community development, with an eye towards vocational discernment in these fields of work.

Congratulations to the Perkins Fellows class of ‘22!

Thank you for a year of learning and serving together.

Perkins Fellows & Community Partners:

Top left to right: Karen Cortez ‘22 (The Haven), Arjanae Avula ‘24 (Boys & Girls Club), Malia Sample ‘22 (Abundant Life Ministries)

Bottom left to right: Cece Joseph ‘22 (VISAS), Teniya Pearson (10th & Page Neighborhood Association), John Krause-Steinrauf ‘22 (Kindness Cafe).