We are thrilled to officially welcome Summer Brand to the Many Hands team as our new Marketing Coordinator!

Summer graduated in December 2024 from Central College with a Bachelor of Arts in English, where she honed her exceptional writing and communication skills. As a leader on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and an athlete, and then student coach for the Women’s Triathlon team, she developed strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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Pictured Above: Summer Brand, Many Hands’ new Marketing Coordinator

Summer previously interned with Many Hands, where her dedication and talent quickly impressed us. She seamlessly integrated into our team and consistently exceeded expectations.

In her role as Marketing Coordinator, Summer will play a vital role in enhancing Many Hands’ brand and reaching a wider audience. She will craft compelling website content, blog posts, and social media updates that tell the impactful stories of Many Hands. She will also oversee our social media presence across various platforms, assist with the planning and execution of key events, and support the Many Hands development team in identifying and applying for grant opportunities.

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Pictured Above (left to right): Summer, Kaleb (brother), Steve (dad), Robin (mom), Nolan (brother), and Kameron (sister). 

Summer’s passion for storytelling, combined with her strong work ethic and positive attitude, makes her an invaluable asset to our team. We are confident that she will make a significant contribution to Many Hands’ mission.

Summer is a triplet and enjoys spending time with her siblings. She also has a beloved dog named Sunday. Summer has a passion for travel and has previously traveled to Haiti and Abaco experienced firsthand the impact of Many Hands’ work in both places. 

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Pictured Above: Summer and her dog, Sunday. 

We are excited for the future of Many Hands with Summer on board!

About Many Hands:

Many Hands is an Iowa-based nonprofit creating local and global life-transformation by strengthening families.  Established in 2008, the organization focuses on six key areas for transformation, including education, agronomy, leadership development, safe homes, medical assistance, and economic development. Each year, the organization reaches at least 25,000 people through their Haitian operations, IMPACT trips, and Many Hands four Thrift Markets located in the greater Des Moines, Iowa area. 

Many Hands is called to transform together, to be love in action, in a broken world. 

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Kellee Van Hemert serves as the Marketing and Communications Manager at Many Hands, where he oversees the development of meaningful content that supports the mission of empowering communities in Haiti and The Bahamas. At the heart of his work is a deep belief in the power of connection. He is dedicated to telling compelling stories of hope that emerge directly from the field, pulling these narratives together to invite readers directly into the mission. Through authentic storytelling, Kellee provides easily accessible opportunities for individuals to step into action, empowering them to be the generous people they already see themselves as.

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