Jacob Mayer
My name is Jacob Mayer and I’m coming to the EUIP from the 
Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Which is similar to Los Angeles in that they’re both part of the United States . . . and that is about where the similarities end. I grew up on our family farm outside of the small conservative town of Rudyard. The township is home to about 900 people and 4 feet of snow every winter. In many ways, LA has been like visiting a foreign country - a beautiful and warm foreign country.
I went to school for 1 year at Lake Superior State University (LSSU), as a computer science major, then transferred to the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where I was discerning the catholic priesthood and obtained a bachelor’s of theology in 2003. After graduating, I worked at LSSU’s Upward Bound program helping low income youth prepare for college until coming to EUIP to discern the next stage in my walk of faith. This year I will be working to help homeless people find stable housing at the St. Joseph Center in Venice.
Jordan Trumble
I was born and raised in Elkins, West Virginia and later moved to Tiffin, Ohio where I lived until I finished high school in 2005. My dad, John, is an Episcopal priest and my mom, Becky, is a second grade teacher.
I graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio this past May with a bachelor’s degree in religion with a minor in history. During my summer breaks in college, I worked at Peterkin Conference Center, the camp of the Diocese of West Virginia. My course work in the areas of liberation theology and social justice, as well as my experience working in a camp community, were integral parts of what led me to choosing to spend this year in EUIP.
In particular, my experiences at camp helped me develop an interest in working with teens and young adults, something that is carrying over into my work this year as a prevention advocate working with young adults at Common Ground - The Westside HIV Community Center in Santa Monica. After my year in EUIP, I hope to attend divinity school.
Adam Holt
Adam Holt is a recent graduate of Dartmouth College where he 
studied, among other subjects, Russian language and literature. He is an East coast native from the Boston area and is excited to be experiencing the west coast.
His interests include experiencing the outdoors, cooking, poetry and the union of performance and political change. He has been involved in various diversity training programs. Adam is also a student of modern dance.
Raised Quaker, Adam has been part of many faith communities and is pleased to have found a home in the Episcopal church for now. Adam will spend this year serving people with HIV at Common Ground in Santa Monica.
Addison Callahan
My name is Addison! I’m from Holden, Massachusetts. I went to UMass Amherst where I was an English and History double major with a concentration in Medieval Studies. I like reading, dogs and donuts. I also like making my own clothes. I can speak Old English. I am a big hit at all sorts of social events!
I wanted to do EUIP because, for as long as I can remember, I have entwined my faith with a need to serve. In high school I experienced a sort of spiritual renaissance, during which time I began to really think about what it means to be a Christian. In college I became heavily involved in several community service organizations, but I was left wanting more. EUIP seemed like the perfect fit for me! I’d like to get an M.F.A. in creative writing at some point in the not too distant future, and my job placement at Chrysalis, helping the unemployed find steady jobs, is giving me lots of interesting writing material.
Jazmin Zuniga
My name is Jazmin Zuniga and I’m from Lynwood, California. 
Growing up and going to school in a low-income community really shaped my persona in both positive and negative ways. At an early age, I was made aware of the many social injustices and inequities that exist in communities of color and I used this knowledge as fuel to pursue higher education to try to uplift my community and myself.
I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in Psychology and Social Welfare. During my time at Cal, I found a strong interest in social justice, education and serving the community. After my undergrad, I thought I’d do a year of service that would help me develop professionally while incorporating my passion for social justice and community service–and that’s where EUIP comes in.
I’m ecstatic about EUIP because this program will allow me to grow spiritually, give back to the community, as well as help me find my “calling” in life. I’m looking forward to a great year surrounded by great people and doing genuine, good work. I hope to make a difference during my year at Excel Charter Academy, a school in East LA that serves low-income residents by providing a high-quality education.
Payton Hoegh
Payton Hoegh is a graduate of the ultra-conservative Liberty University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in English and where (unbelievably) the roots were laid for an appreciation for the plight of the oppressed and downtrodden.
A Virginian by way of Iowa, Payton planned on escaping to the Pacific since he was eleven. His chance to make this a reality came along with the opportunity to fulfill his desire to serve others. Payton will be serving this year at Hillsides Education Center in Pasadena.