Stephanie Beugelink attended Redeemer University College and Thompson Rivers University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
She originally joined TWU’s staff in 2015 and has worked as an admissions counsellor and academic advisor in her time prior to joining the Alumni team. As the key part of her role, Stephanie enjoys serving TWU’s recent graduates and working closely with the Centre for Calling and Career Development to provide opportunities for networking and connections within the alumni community.
Stephanie and her husband, Brent, live in Walnut Grove with their three daughters and beloved Goldendoodle. Stephanie loves coffee, camping, family walks to the donut shop, and reality TV. Everybody still watches Survivor, right?
Brenda van Hemmen (’04) attended TWU, graduating with a BA in Psychology. She then went on to receive a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University. While attending TWU, she was involved in various forms of student leadership and is thrilled to be back on campus.
Prior to her Alumni role, Brenda served as the Children and Families Pastor in her church in Coquitlam and an elementary school teacher in Ottawa. She also took time to stay home with her 3 children while they were young and enjoyed a year living abroad in England.
Brenda lives in Port Moody with her husband, Michael, and her three children. She spends a lot of her Saturdays on the soccer pitch watching her children, but makes sure to find time to enjoy a good book with a cup of tea. She likes going on hikes and enjoying the outdoors with her family.
Netanya Castillo pursued a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies at Trinity Western University, where she also serves on staff in the Alumni department. During her time at TWU, she was actively involved in student leadership, including serving as President of the Graduate Student Association from 2025 to 2026, where she worked closely with faculty and administration to support student life and community.
In her role with Alumni, Netanya enjoys creating meaningful opportunities for graduates to stay connected, not just to the university, but to one another. She is especially passionate about fostering spaces where people feel known, supported, and encouraged, and she values building genuine relationships that extend beyond campus.
Outside of work and studies, Netanya enjoys learning more about languages, creating content, and spending time in community. She also has a creative side and loves photography and video editing to bring her ideas to life.