10/11/2026
🌟🌟SPOTLIGHT SUNDAY🌟🌟 Meet Jada and Allie, our interns from Grand Valley State University’s Occupational Science and Therapy Program!
These two have spent their internship working side by side with our Brew Bakers, supporting our kitchen and learning firsthand about occupational therapy in a community setting. One of our favorite parts of hosting GVSU students? They help us learn and improve, too! ❤
Jada grew up in Midland, MI, with three older brothers. She and her husband, Eli, now live in Wyoming, MI, with their dog, Iris 🐶 Outside BCDB, she enjoys time with friends and family, pickleball, walks with her dad and husband, and traveling 🌎 She’s visited Mexico, Greece, Italy, and Kenya, with the Bahamas up next! Her playlists include 2000s rap and R&B, country, and worship music.
Fun fact: Jada won a women’s basketball national championship during her freshman year at Hope College! 🏀
Allie moved to Grand Rapids for undergrad and grad school after spending her middle and high school years in Traverse City. Outside BCDB, she loves spending time with her goldendoodle, Chloe 🐕 hiking, going to the beach, and trying new recipes. She’s also giving golf a try! ⛳ When it comes to music, she loves country and grew up listening to Kid Rock.
Fun fact: Allie is originally from Marquette in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! 🌲
We asked them what they’ve enjoyed most about coming to BCDB. Jada shared, “I love getting to know the Brew Bakers and their stories along with coming up with ideas to help adapt the environment so the Brew Bakers can be successful while volunteering at BCDB.”
Allie added, “I’ve loved to learn the behind the scenes of all the work and labor of love that goes into each biscuit.”
They’ve tried plenty of tasks around the kitchen, but both agree that building relationships and working alongside our Brew Bakers has been the most fulfilling part 🫶
Jada and Allie, thank you for the care, ideas, and hard work you’ve shared with our kitchen! Thank you to GVSU for continuing to partner with us. We’re honored to be a fieldwork site supporting the next generation of occupational therapy professionals! 🌟🌟