Lukman
Hi, my name is Lukman and I'm Braeburn's first scholarship recipient. I'm from Indonesia and now I live in Durango, Colorado. I was born in West Borneo (Kalimantan Barat) and when I was 9 years old I went to Bogor (near Jakarta) to go to school. There, I lived at the Mama Sayang Orphanage. There were about 150 kids age who lived there, and they came from all over the different islands of Indonesia. We all went in the same school, Saint Enoch, owned by the Orphanage. When I graduated from high school I left Mama Sayang and worked at Fluidic Energy for 1 year before I started studying for the TOEFL Test, which I needed to pass to get a U.S. student visa. In 2014, I passed the test and got my student visa. In May, 2014, I arrived in the U.S. and went to Pueblo Community College for one year before I transferred to Fort Lewis College (a 4 year liberal arts college). I live with the Ensign family. I'm a sophomore at Fort Lewis College majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Communication Design. I'm really thankful to the Ensign family for helping me come to the U.S. and go to college.
Hi, my name is Lukman and I'm Braeburn's first scholarship recipient. I'm from Indonesia and now I live in Durango, Colorado. I was born in West Borneo (Kalimantan Barat) and when I was 9 years old I went to Bogor (near Jakarta) to go to school. There, I lived at the Mama Sayang Orphanage. There were about 150 kids age who lived there, and they came from all over the different islands of Indonesia. We all went in the same school, Saint Enoch, owned by the Orphanage. When I graduated from high school I left Mama Sayang and worked at Fluidic Energy for 1 year before I started studying for the TOEFL Test, which I needed to pass to get a U.S. student visa. In 2014, I passed the test and got my student visa. In May, 2014, I arrived in the U.S. and went to Pueblo Community College for one year before I transferred to Fort Lewis College (a 4 year liberal arts college). I live with the Ensign family. I'm a sophomore at Fort Lewis College majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Communication Design. I'm really thankful to the Ensign family for helping me come to the U.S. and go to college.
Raneir Ford
Hi everyone! My name is Ranier Ford and I am a freshman at the University of Colorado in Boulder studying International Affairs and Pre-law. Additionally, my passion for diplomacy and human rights advocacy has influenced me to pursue a Peace and Conflict Certificate. Outside of my academic interests, I pride myself as an avid outdoor enthusiast. Skiing, biking, climbing and running are a handful of outlets that allow me to regularly interact with nature. When I'm not outdoors you can find me drinking coffee surrounded by books!
Hi everyone! My name is Ranier Ford and I am a freshman at the University of Colorado in Boulder studying International Affairs and Pre-law. Additionally, my passion for diplomacy and human rights advocacy has influenced me to pursue a Peace and Conflict Certificate. Outside of my academic interests, I pride myself as an avid outdoor enthusiast. Skiing, biking, climbing and running are a handful of outlets that allow me to regularly interact with nature. When I'm not outdoors you can find me drinking coffee surrounded by books!
Alec Ensign
Hello! My name is Alec Ensign and I am a junior at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. I am studying Business Sustainability and International Business. Travel is a very big part of my life and largely made me who I am today. One of my favorite parts about traveling is meeting new people along the way that I can build meaningful relationships with. I also enjoy playing tennis, swimming, and mountain biking. I love being outdoors and getting "off the beaten trail".
Hello! My name is Alec Ensign and I am a junior at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. I am studying Business Sustainability and International Business. Travel is a very big part of my life and largely made me who I am today. One of my favorite parts about traveling is meeting new people along the way that I can build meaningful relationships with. I also enjoy playing tennis, swimming, and mountain biking. I love being outdoors and getting "off the beaten trail".
Rachel Ensign
Hi I'm Rachel Ensign! I am 19 years old and a freshman this year at the University of Colorado in Boulder. I am currently double majoring in International Affairs and Political Science with a certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies. While I'm not exactly sure what I want to do yet, I'm really interested in gender studies and human rights. I'm really passionate about traveling to new and exciting places, and I hope to continue traveling, to learn through experience and to immerse myself in the many cultures of our world. When I'm not studying, you can usually find me playing soccer, on the mountain skiing, trail running or hanging out with friends.
Hi I'm Rachel Ensign! I am 19 years old and a freshman this year at the University of Colorado in Boulder. I am currently double majoring in International Affairs and Political Science with a certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies. While I'm not exactly sure what I want to do yet, I'm really interested in gender studies and human rights. I'm really passionate about traveling to new and exciting places, and I hope to continue traveling, to learn through experience and to immerse myself in the many cultures of our world. When I'm not studying, you can usually find me playing soccer, on the mountain skiing, trail running or hanging out with friends.
Jack Kenzler
Hello, my name is Jack Kenzler and I am a sophomore at Arizona State University. I am 20 years old and my major is Communication, and I have two minors in Digital Culture and Youth Services Leadership. I am still unsure of what I want to do, but I really love the church; my dream is to become a youth pastor and work with kids of all ages, backgrounds and economic levels. I have many interests which consist of biking, playing and watching sports, hanging out with friends and using my GoPro camera. I have a positive personality and really enjoy encouraging people and helping them in life. I have been to a few countries such as Dominican Republic and Mexico, and I have recently found a new excitement for traveling.
Hello, my name is Jack Kenzler and I am a sophomore at Arizona State University. I am 20 years old and my major is Communication, and I have two minors in Digital Culture and Youth Services Leadership. I am still unsure of what I want to do, but I really love the church; my dream is to become a youth pastor and work with kids of all ages, backgrounds and economic levels. I have many interests which consist of biking, playing and watching sports, hanging out with friends and using my GoPro camera. I have a positive personality and really enjoy encouraging people and helping them in life. I have been to a few countries such as Dominican Republic and Mexico, and I have recently found a new excitement for traveling.
Alexandra Costabile
Hi! My name is Alexandra Costabile, but most people call me Alex. I am a sophomore in college at Grand Canyon University (age 19) in Phoenix, Arizona. I am majoring in Christian Studies with an emphasis on youth. I have a passion for the youth; to advise, guide, love, and build deep relationships with them. My interests consist of photography, riding bikes, drinking coffee with friends, and traveling. Although photography is some-what of a new interest of mine, I find so much joy in it, which makes me want to take my camera with me anywhere I go to capture the little moments. I also enjoy traveling overseas on mission trips! In the past couple of years I have been to the Dominican Republic and Kenya, Africa the past 3 summers. Reaching out to people who need love and support is something I live for.
Hi! My name is Alexandra Costabile, but most people call me Alex. I am a sophomore in college at Grand Canyon University (age 19) in Phoenix, Arizona. I am majoring in Christian Studies with an emphasis on youth. I have a passion for the youth; to advise, guide, love, and build deep relationships with them. My interests consist of photography, riding bikes, drinking coffee with friends, and traveling. Although photography is some-what of a new interest of mine, I find so much joy in it, which makes me want to take my camera with me anywhere I go to capture the little moments. I also enjoy traveling overseas on mission trips! In the past couple of years I have been to the Dominican Republic and Kenya, Africa the past 3 summers. Reaching out to people who need love and support is something I live for.
Meredith Nass
Hi! I am currently attending the University of Colorado in Boulder to study International Affairs and Anthropology. I took a gap year to fulfill my childhood fantasy of traveling the world and lived in Nepal and India this past year. I am now more than ever obsessed with Asian culture/ religious studies and want to be fluent in Hindi within the next few years! I love teaching, skiing and my all time favorite hobby is dancing!
Hi! I am currently attending the University of Colorado in Boulder to study International Affairs and Anthropology. I took a gap year to fulfill my childhood fantasy of traveling the world and lived in Nepal and India this past year. I am now more than ever obsessed with Asian culture/ religious studies and want to be fluent in Hindi within the next few years! I love teaching, skiing and my all time favorite hobby is dancing!
Kalli Koehnemann
Hello! My name is Kalli Koehnemann, I am twenty years old and I go to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. I am a sophomore in college and am currently majoring in Psychology and minoring in Christian Studies. In the future, I hope to either start my own nonprofit organization or become a Child Welfare Social Worker. In my spare time, you can usually find me drawing or creating different pieces of art as well as going on adventures with my friends and/or family. One thing that I am most passionate about is people, not only here in America, but in other nations as well. I hope to travel the world being a light to others.
Hello! My name is Kalli Koehnemann, I am twenty years old and I go to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. I am a sophomore in college and am currently majoring in Psychology and minoring in Christian Studies. In the future, I hope to either start my own nonprofit organization or become a Child Welfare Social Worker. In my spare time, you can usually find me drawing or creating different pieces of art as well as going on adventures with my friends and/or family. One thing that I am most passionate about is people, not only here in America, but in other nations as well. I hope to travel the world being a light to others.
Becca Schaldach
Hello! My name is Becca Schaldach. I was born and raised in Durango, Colorado. I am a senior at Animas High School and next year I plan to go to college for engineering. As a child, my life was dominated by adventuring, summiting peaks, rafting rivers, and skiing the slopes. Since then, my love for the outdoors has only grown stronger. Music has always been a big part of my life. I started playing guitar at age 13 and it has become my passion. In the future, I aspire to explore new places, meet new people, and expand my perspective by traveling to unfarmiliar places. I am so excited to forge new friendships through the Braeburn IP2P Program.
Hello! My name is Becca Schaldach. I was born and raised in Durango, Colorado. I am a senior at Animas High School and next year I plan to go to college for engineering. As a child, my life was dominated by adventuring, summiting peaks, rafting rivers, and skiing the slopes. Since then, my love for the outdoors has only grown stronger. Music has always been a big part of my life. I started playing guitar at age 13 and it has become my passion. In the future, I aspire to explore new places, meet new people, and expand my perspective by traveling to unfarmiliar places. I am so excited to forge new friendships through the Braeburn IP2P Program.
Evan Niccum
Hey good to meet you! My name is Evan and I like to make films and find adventure in the wilderness. I run a growing media company and am planning on attending college in Sweden. Have an awesome day!
Hey good to meet you! My name is Evan and I like to make films and find adventure in the wilderness. I run a growing media company and am planning on attending college in Sweden. Have an awesome day!
Chloe Ciotti
Hi, my name is Chloe Ciotti. I am 17 years old and am currently a senior at Durango High School. When I go to college next year I hope to major in Biochemistry with a minor in International Development. Some of my hobbies include playing soccer and student leadership. I my goal is to go to medical school and get my degree so I can travel around with Doctors Without Borders.
Hi, my name is Chloe Ciotti. I am 17 years old and am currently a senior at Durango High School. When I go to college next year I hope to major in Biochemistry with a minor in International Development. Some of my hobbies include playing soccer and student leadership. I my goal is to go to medical school and get my degree so I can travel around with Doctors Without Borders.
Nick Harvey
Hey guys! My name is Nick Harvey and I’m very excited to participate in this program. I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and I am currently a freshman at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I am majoring in International Affairs with a possible double major in Political Science. Music is one of my passions and I have been playing guitar for the past 7 years. I am also a diehard Denver sports fan. While I spend lots of time watching sports, I also love playing tennis.
Hey guys! My name is Nick Harvey and I’m very excited to participate in this program. I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and I am currently a freshman at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I am majoring in International Affairs with a possible double major in Political Science. Music is one of my passions and I have been playing guitar for the past 7 years. I am also a diehard Denver sports fan. While I spend lots of time watching sports, I also love playing tennis.