Candidate Testimonials
Peter W: Came for College, Stayed for the Lifestyle
Peter W: Came for College, Stayed for the Lifestyle Originally from northeast Virginia, Peter W was originally motivated to move to West Michigan for college; his school, Calvin University, has a great engineering program. Now, [...]
Tommy D: Making Global Impact at Home in West Michigan
After a decade of life in various places—schooling, football, the military, and work—Tommy has made his way back to his roots in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tommy was born and raised in Grand Rapids, and after [...]
Alexander L
Grad School to Dancing Lessons: Alexander’s relocation from Georgia to West Michigan What began as an academic pursuit led to a thriving career and a new life in West Michigan for Alexander. After living in [...]
Tatiana P.
Tatiana P. Sometimes, life’s unexpected turns lead us to places we never imagined. For Tatiana, her journey from Social Worker and Educator to becoming a Project Accountant has been a testament to embracing change and [...]
Heather S.
Michigan has a special place in Heather’s heart. It’s where she spent her college years, has family, and—of course—has beautiful Lake Michigan. After living in several places across the globe, Heather—a self-proclaimed “lifelong learner and [...]
Mackenzie H.
Originally from the East side of the state, Mackenzie fell in love with the outdoor lifestyles of Grand Rapids. Like many, Mackenzie was laid off due to the pandemic. However, she saw this as an [...]
Danielle T.
Like many young professionals, Danielle decided to go off and explore a new place after graduating from Hope College. She packed her bags, left the country, and moved to the Dominican Republic where she spent [...]
Soniyaa D.
What do Mumbai, Chicago, Boston, New York, and Milwaukee have in common? They are all places that Soniyaa has lived in her life. She’s traveled across the globe but when her husband relocated to West [...]
