Jordan Schrage
Intern Recruitment Coordinator
“I am most looking forward to seeing my relationships change as I grow in love this year.” <details><summary>About</summary><p> Nashville, TN
Agnes Scott College, Creative Arts: Visual Practices
While in college, Jordan visited Milwaukee for her cousin’s wedding and was invited by a friend to volunteer at Kinship. She was moved by Kinship’s choice grocery model and reciprocal service approach and chose to return two years later for the Mission Internship. Jordan is originally from Nashville and spent the summer doing tree care in Cincinnati. When Jordan is not at the food center or on a recruiting trip, she enjoys reading, running, and carving archaic-looking spoons.
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McKalynn Ester
Training Coordinator
“I decided to join the mission internship because I was longing for community and consistency with my relationship with Jesus. Through Kinship I'm held accountable both as a person, and as I walk in my faith!”<details><summary>About</summary><p>Milwaukee, WI
Mount Mary University, English
McKalynn is a recent graduate who found community with Kinship after volunteering there throughout her college years. She found out firsthand that Kinship meant what they say: "When you give, you receive," through the many revitalizing connections she's made. McKalynn hopes to grow into a person that engages with community in a meaningful way, inside and outside of Kinship. When she's not at Kinship, she likes to rollerblade, make digital art, and admire pictures of her cat, Issac.</p></details>
Trent Giles
Volunteer Coordinator
“My favorite part of Kinship is by far the people. From our staff to the first time volunteers, I've found nothing but a commitment to fostering community.” <details><summary>About</summary><p> Marshfield, WI
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, English Education
After learning about Kinship at SEEK25, Trent applied to be a summer missionary, but was unable to due to "having a job" (boo). Now that he is done with college, he is excited to be living in Milwaukee serving the Riverwest community and growing in his faith.</p></details>
Greta Gottwalt
Development Coordinator
“I have never experienced a space like Kinship before, where you are welcomed and loved just for being there. I want to learn how to do this for others as well. At Kinship everyone is eager and willing to work together and will meet your where you are at.” <details><summary>About</summary><p>Inver Grove Heights, MN
University of Minnesota Duluth, Writing Studies
Greta was inspired by how much people love at the Food Center and has not seen that anywhere else. She recently graduated with a degree in writing and is excited to continue to meet new people and explore Milwaukee as a second-year Mission Intern. Greta is a self-proclaimed homebody, enjoys jasmine green tea, and loves to feed her friends.</p></details>
Sarah Liederbach
Communications Coordinator
“I decided to come to Kinship because it seemed like a great place to learn how to live with true humility and joy.” <details><summary>About</summary><p>Petoskey, MI
Ohio University, Biomedical Engineering
Sarah grew up in Petoskey, MI before moving to Athens, OH for school and now to Milwaukee to more deeply encounter and serve Christ in His people. She loves to run, bike, cook, and dance, and will jump in any body of water she can find!
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Luciana Mollica
Human Services Coordinator
“My favorite part of Kinship is how food is a source of shared life and joy in our community.” <details><summary>About</summary><p>Sewanee, TN
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Exercise and Health Sciences
Luciana is the Human Services Coordinator in the Stride program. Prior to being hired at Kinship, she earned a BS in Exercise and Health Sciences and worked as a physical therapy technician. She has a passion for community life as an integral part of health and wellbeing.
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Eric Olson
Workforce Coordinator
“I first heard about Kinship through the UWM Newman Center. After spending a summer as an intern for Kinship, I wanted to dive deeper into the community to gain experience working with others and to grow in my faith life.” <details><summary>About</summary><p> Fond Du Lac, WI
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Psychology
Eric is a recent graduate looking to be more involved in community life.
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