Fellows comprise Part-Time Staff members who work in discreet aspects of the organization, expanding the capacity of the HSP while receiving training in non-profit administration and management.
Past Fellows
Amanda Bolaños
HTI Fellow for Programming
Amanda is originally from Palm Springs, California. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Perspectives (Theology/Philosophy) from Boston College, a Master of Arts in Theology from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Theological Studies from Duke Divinity School. She is currently a Doctor of Theology student at Duke Divinity School, interested in exploring the intersections of virtue theory and Latine Liberation Theology. She is Roman Catholic and her research includes offering a real, pastoral, and critical perspective in looking at the systematic success and harm of religion in communities. Amanda hopes to ultimately build bridges and create a culture of inclusivity between the Academy and parishioners through the practice and study of Catholic Social Teaching. She aspires to invite her colleagues to enter into conversations about the present effects of a diaspora space, to offer a critical perspective of euro-centered aestheticism, and to shed light on those who have complex, beautiful, and multifaceted identities.
Yvette Valenzuela
Fellow for Development and Fundraising Research
Yvette Valenzuela was born and raised in Merced, California. When Yvette’s father was six years old, he and her paternal grandparents moved from Apozol, Zacatecas, Mexico to the Central Valley of California where they worked in agriculture as farm workers. Yvette’s grandfather initially obtained work in the U.S. through the Bracero Program. Her mother’s family’s roots are in Chihuahua, Mexico. Yvette is pursuing her Master of Divinity at Duke Divinity School and is a Latine Fellow through the Hispanic House of Studies. She is also enrolled in the Master of Social Work dual degree program at UNC-Chapel Hill. Yvette lives in Durham, NC, and enjoys walking through the Duke Gardens.
Adrian Bruder
Fellow for Donor Relations
Adrian is the HSP Donor Relations Fellow. Adrian is an openly gay second-generation American man from Cuban and Brazilian immigrant parents. He is seeking ordination to the Order of Deacons in the United Methodist Church. He does not believe God calls people conditionally and is depending on God for help following his call. His religious interests include theology/biblical wisdom, spiritual development and discipleship, and prayer. His secular interests include tennis, running, Pilates, weightlifting, and fashion. Adrian has made Austin, Texas home with his two dogs Prince and Radar, and his cockatiel PipPip. Adrian is a second year Master of Divinity Student at Drew University, a revenue accountant for an identity management software company, a fellow at Austin Social Ventures, a manager at his home church’s (UUMC Austin) homeless ministry, and a pastoral intern at St. Luke UMC Austin.
