Ev Bussema

Background

In her role as Director of Conference Services, Ev provides oversight for all aspects of CCCU conferences, including peer conferences, the Forum, online learning and sponsorships of these events. Ev also helps to coordinate partnered and promoted conferences and events.

Education

B.S.
Northwestern College
Orange  City, Iowa

MA.Ed.
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

C.A.G.S.
Boston University
Boston, MA

Experience

Director of Conference Services
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
Washington, D.C.
2011 - present

Director of Education & Training
US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
Linthicum, MD
2005-2011

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Manager
Hope Haven, Inc.
Rock Valley, Iowa
1989-2005

Bethesda Christian Counseling Services,
Orange City, IA

Elementary Teacher
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Shonto, Arizona

Research

Is There a Balm in Gilead?  The Implications of Faith in Coping with Mental Illness, (2000), Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, Volume 24, Number 2.  (With Dr. Ken Bussema)

Gilead Revisited: Faith and Recovery. (2007), Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, Volume 30, Number 4. (With Dr. Ken Bussema)

Personal

Ev Bussema is married to Dr. Ken Bussema, the vice president for student programs for the CCCU. They have three daughters and spouses--Kerry and Scott Oolman, Rachel and Dave Westerveld, Jessica and Jon Dykstra and four grandchildren who live in Minnesota and Illinois.

As a couple, Ken and Ev enjoy biking, travel and family time.  They are members of the Washington D.C. Christian Reformed Church where Ev serves as an elder.