Fellows Class of 2024-2025
Jenna Hamilton
Jenna graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Kinesiology, a minor in Psychology, and a masters in Lifestyle Medicine and Health Coaching. She is originally from Killeen, Texas. In her free time, she loves spending time outside, running, and traveling. This year, she is hoping to continue to walk in obedience with the Lord serving the church community and Memphis. Jenna will be working with 2PC Sports, mentored by Beth Kaye, and living with Sandy Eggers.
Maitlyn Phillips
Maitlyn attended Pellissippi State Community College and Southern New Hampshire University and studied digital photography. She is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee. In her free time, she loves serving with YoungLife, supporting the Vols, and going to concerts. This year, she is looking forward to being a part of the church community and learning more about Memphis. Maitlyn is in the interview process for her job placement. She will be mentored by Lucy Wepfer and will live with Michael, Emily, and Annie Moore.
Taylor Reilly
Taylor graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in Psychology. She is originally from Houston, Texas. In her free time, she loves to walk, go to different coffee shops, and play pickle ball. This year, she is looking forward to getting more involved in the city and falling more in love with Memphis. Taylor will be working at the Christian Psychological Center and MSM Solutions, mentored by Virginia Wynn, and living with Brandon, Rachel, Blake, Andrew, and Evan Hammons.
Allie Shepard
Allie graduated from Rhodes College with a degree in Neuroscience and a minor in Religious Studies. She is originally from Naples, Florida. In her free time, she loves to run, workout, and read. This year, she is excited to grow in community and serve in Memphis. Allie will be working at Christ Community Health Services with Dr. Andrew Nearn, mentored by Mary Nease, and living with Ben, Mary Helen, Francis, and Anna Reed Holman.
R’Tisha Golden-Smith
R’Tisha graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Child Development. She is originally from Grenada, Mississippi. In her free time, she likes to read, paint, and travel. This year, she looks forward to doing service in the Memphis community. R’Tisha will be working at Nathan Street Ministries, mentored by Kathe Russell, and living with Sandy Eggers.
Emma Hollmann
Emma graduated from Gutenburg College with a degree in Fine Arts. She is originally from Centennial, Colorado. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and going to a local bookstore. This year, she is looking forward to seeing how the Lord will use her time in Memphis to grow her. Emma will be working at Su Casa Ministries, mentored by Kathy Hammond, and living with Brian, Ann, Matthew, Micah, and Suzanne Lankford.
Hannah Acker
Hannah graduated from Covenant College with a degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology. She grew up as a military child so has moved around a lot! In her free time, she loves hiking, traveling, and going to the beach. This year, she is looking forward to growing and serving in this new community and learning more about Memphis. Hannah will be working at OrthoSouth, mentored by Kate Carruthers, and living with Walt, Betsy, Hunter, Graham, and Hutch Wepfer.