Vanessa Williams

Research Assistant and Database Coordinator

Degree:
B.A. in Political Science, College of St. Benedict; J.D., University of St. Thomas; Master of Divinity, Bethel Seminary (in progress)

Hometown:
Maplewood, Minn.

My favorite things about Bethel Seminary:
One of my favorite things about Bethel Seminary is the fantastic community of people.  Between the students, faculty, and staff, there is a great environment for cultivating life-long friendships.

My favorite Twin Cities/Minnesota sites:

I love art and music, so one of my favorite places to go is the Ordway Center in downtown St. Paul for plays, musicals, and ballet performances.  I also really enjoy the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the Walker Art Center, and the Minnesota Historical Society. 

When I want to spend time outside of the Twin Cities, I love visiting the St. John’s Arboretum in Collegeville, Minnesota. It’s always beautiful there, with miles and miles of majestic landscape.  However, the best time to visit is during the spring, because that is the maple syrup season.  Gallons upon gallons of maple syrup are created each year through the hard work of volunteers, Arboretum staff, and St. John’s monks.

Before working at Bethel:
Before working at Bethel, I was at the University of St. Thomas, School of Law in downtown Minneapolis.