{"id":2081,"date":"2017-09-07T16:29:07","date_gmt":"2017-09-07T16:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/?p=2081"},"modified":"2021-02-10T21:16:10","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T21:16:10","slug":"hamline-church-welcomes-new-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/hamline-church-welcomes-new-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamline Church Welcomes New Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Hamline Church Council is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to our staff team. Please join us in extending Betsey Hodson, Director of Communications, and Walker Brault, Youth Director, a warm Hamline Church welcome!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Betsey Hodson<\/strong> &#8211; <em>Director of Communications<\/em><br \/>\nBetsey is a design and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. She has worked as a creative problem solver at a variety organizations, from small non-profits to large e-commerce companies. This variety of experience has given her a unique and well-rounded perspective on communication and design. Outside of her regular communications work, you can find Betsey hanging out with her husband, Matt, and her two kids Max and Ellie. She also is a freelance illustrator and makes art for children\u2019s books and products.<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:bhodson@hamlinechurch.org\">bhodson@hamlinechurch.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Walker Brault<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Interim Youth Director<\/em><br \/>\nWalker is entering his third year at Hamline University where he is double majoring in chemistry and religion. If you recognize him, it\u2019s probably because last year he served as Ministry Intern, with much of his experience being focused on youth ministry. He is excited to step up and lead through this transitional time in our youth ministry. 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