Andy serves as pastor at University Park United Methodist Church, across University Boulevard from the DU Campus.

He and his wife Gayla have four adult children and two grandchildren. They share their home with a 15 pound Jack Russell terrier who firmly believes that he is a 90 pound pit bull and owns all the things.

Andy has served United Methodist Churches in Colorado in various capacities since 1988, and has worked in the nonprofit sector as well.

Kiersten is the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at Wellshire Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), where she focuses on creating safe spaces for students and young adults to explore their faith in Jesus Christ, participate in God's mission for the world, and develop authentic relationships with their peers, leaders, and our Triune God. Kiersten is finishing up her seminary degree and is working towards ordination with the PCUSA. Kiersten and her husband, Josh, live in Southwest Denver. They enjoy being outdoors, exploring the city, and spending time with their friends. They are also the co-captains of a young adult kickball team in Denver, which has been a highlight of their lives in Denver for the past few years. Whether skiing, hiking, biking, or trying new happy hour spots, Kiersten and Josh love experiencing all that Colorado has to offer.

Nate is a pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church (ELCA) where he focuses on faith formation, hospitality, and bringing creativity to worship.

Nate lives in Denver with his wife Amanda and their 3 active children: Evelyn (8), Solomon (6), and Miriam (2). They all enjoy reading books, making their own board games, eating ice cream, and camping in the backyard.

When Nate's not at work or backyard camping with the family, you can find him running on the High Line Canal or watching basketball.

Ross Janovec has served the Foundation at DU since September 2023. He received his undergraduate education from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE, where he got a degree in Elementary Education. Since then, Ross has found his way to serving the community through a variety of non-profit organizations.

In 2021, Ross decided to follow a call to ordained ministry with the United Methodist Church. He is pursuing a Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology next door to DU.

He and his wife have been married since 2014 and have two dog children. Their favorite activities strongly involve experiencing the beauty of Colorado in various ways. Ross finds enjoyment in reading, board games, and attending local cultural opportunities.

Gretta is studying anthropology and religious studies as an undergraduate at the University of Denver. She decided to become a dyer fellow because she loves leading others in their path to faith and loves to be involved with the Church. Gretta played piano and sang for her Lutheran church’s worship band back home, taught Sunday School, and served as her congregation’s council secretary. Outside of school and church, she loves to sew, bake, and play piano. She is a tutor, loves to write, and raises chickens on her family’s farm in central Minnesota. Gretta strives to be a selfless, considerate, and inspiring Dyer Fellow as well as classmate, student, mentor, and friend for the world around her.