Staff
785-532-0366
erbish@k-state.edu
Degree, Field of Study, University, Year:
M.S., Family Life Education and Consultation, Kansas State University, 2008
B.S., Family Studies and Human Services; Women's Studies, Kansas State University, 2005
Biography:
Erin Bishop joined the Division of Student Life in August 2017 as the Food Pantry Coordinator. Erin has worked in Research and Extension, Academic Advising, and Credit Course Coordination with K-State since 2009. Erin has also worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor and Case Manager in the Mental Health Field. She serves on the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies advisory board.
Rachel Van Gilder, Graduate Assistant
785-532-0366
catscupboard@ksu.edu
Degree, Field of Study, University, Year:
B.S., Public Health, Southern CT State University, 2015
Biography:
Rachel Van Gilder joined the Division of Student Life in February 2018 as the Graduate Assistant at the Food Pantry. Rachel got her undergraduate degree at Southern CT State University in Public Health and is now working towards her Masters in Public Health with an emphasis of Nutrition here at K-State.
Student Staff Assistants
Cordell Neely
Degree, Field of Study, University, Year:
B.S., Nutrition and Health, Gerontology; Pre-Physician Assistant, Kansas State University, 2019
Biography:
Cordell Neely joined the Division of Student Life in October 2017 as a student volunteer at the Food Pantry. Upon return from a 2018 summer medical mission trip in Guatemala, Cordell accepted a staff position. Cordell will receive his undergraduate degrees from Kansas State University in Nutrition and Health as well as Gerontology. He plans to take a year off from school before applying to Physician Assistant Programs.
Maggie Malmberg
785-532-0366
Mary Kate Sutton
785-532-0366
Degree, Field of Study, University, Year:
B.S., Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University, 2021
Biography:
Mary Kate Sutton joined the Division of Student Life in October 2017 as a volunteer. In August of 2018, she accepted a staff position. Mary Kate will receive her undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Science. She hopes to get into graduate school to receive her Masters in Social Work.
Staff/Faculty Pantry
Susan Evans, Special Project Assistant
785-532-0366
sep8888@k-state.edu
Degree, Field of Study, University, Year:
B.S.M., Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministry, Central Christian College of Kansas, 2003
Biography:
Susan Evans joined the Division of Student Life in March 2019 supporting the staff and faculty pantry. Susan has studied elementary, secondary, and special education at Kansas State University, Ottawa University, Washburn University, and Corban University. She worked as an advocate and lobbyist for the special needs population in Oregon. Locally she has worked in the special education department in Manhattan with other health impaired children. She was assistant director of Let's Help Inc. in Topeka, Kansas. She has a background in volunteering with food pantries and Harvesters. She has also been a pastor for over 30 years.
