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Karl Hoesch served as an assistant director of Admissions from 2011–2018. In 2018 he began graduate studies in public policy and energy justice, which will conclude in May 2025 when he completes his Ph.D. dissertation. He is excited for the opportunity to return to the Hope Admissions team to serve in an interim role while Laura Zavala is on maternity leave. 

Education

• BA, majors in Spanish and international studies, minors in French and history, Hope College, 2007
• MPP, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan, 2020
• Ph.D., environment and sustainability, School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan (expected May 2025)

Professional Experience

Prior to joining the admissions team, Karl taught high school Spanish in Memphis, Tennessee, through Teach for America. He also volunteered with Young Life throughout college and while teaching in Memphis. For the last six years Karl has been a graduate student at a large research university. In this capacity he taught and mentored undergraduate students, modeling his teaching after the examples set by his Hope professors. As a current graduate student and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumnus, Karl has a unique perspective on differences in student life at big and small, public and private institutions.

Why I Love Hope

Karl grew up in Holland, so he has always been a Â鶹ÊÓƵ fan. He cheered for Hope sports as a little kid and still loves to attend any Hope sporting event. But his love for Hope really grew when he realized how his experiences in college were opening up the world to him. The professors at Hope learned his name as a student and have since become his close friends and advisers. The academic foundation he began at Hope ensured his success in graduate studies, even helping to land him a full fellowship for his master’s degree.

Outside the College

Karl enjoys running and swimming, though most of his time is spent cheering on his kids, Henry (10) and Alyce (7), as they compete in soccer and gymnastics. Karl and his wife Tracey (’03 Hope graduate) love to travel and both lived abroad during and after their time at Hope. Once graduate school is finished they are excited to share the world with their kids. They also Geocache, listen to records (especially the Beatles), play board games and read.