Meet the Class of 2026!
Maddy Alberti - Maddy (her friends call her Maddawg!) was born and raised in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. When she’s home, you can find her at the lake or hanging out with her friends (also at the lake). She couldn’t be more excited to live in Denver for the next 10 months and is most excited for fellowship with the people here (and going skiing)!
Casey Gupta - Casey grew up in Kyiv, Ukraine and feels at home in big cities (especially if they have good public transport). Casey graduated from Wheaton College, where she studied sociology and was involved in international-student mentoring, Honduras Project, and a study abroad program. You can find her curled up reading a good book, thrifting, going for a long walk with a friend, baking up a storm in the kitchen, or traveling somewhere new in her free time. She’s excited to escape the Chicago (&Kyiv) winters for a change this year!
Grant Horton - Grant grew up in Tennessee and graduated from the University of Tennessee (Go Vols!) with a degree in Natural Resource and Environmental Economics. When he’s not watching the Vols, you can probably find him skiing, hiking, camping, or working on his car. He’s scuba certified, loves to travel, and has been a Young Life leader for four years! Grant’s also a proud dog dad to his German Shepherd, Toast. He’s most excited for his time in the Fellows program to grow in his faith, build community, and explore all that Colorado has to offer — especially the mountains!
Virginia McCollum - Virginia grew up in Texas, Missouri and Louisiana, and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in psychology. During college, she spent her time being a YoungLives leader, playing drums and guitar, and having spontaneous movie nights with her roommates. She loves the arts, people, and the outdoors. Always being drawn to Colorado, Virginia is thrilled to live in Denver and is excited for what this year will bring.
Haley Zoladkiewicz - Haley is from Smithfield, Virginia, and she graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Business Management. She spent this past summer as a baking intern with a YoungLife summer camp! Haley loves to run, drive, cook good food, EAT good food, and play in the rain. During her time in Fellows, she is looking forward to mountain adventures and exploring the state of Colorado with what she describes as “pretty epic people.” Fun Fact: She has averaged 0.6 tattoos per month this year and plans to increase that average while in Colorado!