van Beek was hired to join the cheer and dance coaching staff in 2023 after previously serving as a volunteer assistant.
"I'm very thankful for the opportunity to continue working with Taylor and the amazing athletes in these programs," van Beek said. "There is a lot of talent on both teams, so I look forward to being able to help them grow both as athletes and as followers of Christ."
A member of Northwestern's first-ever varsity cheer team, she was a team captain and choreographer for the Raiders. She was a flyer for the Raiders for four years, being an instrumental part of the first two years of the competitive team's existence.
van Beek currently works at Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center, working as an interpreter. Additionally, she holds a certification in medical interpreting by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).
van Beek graduated from Northwestern in 2018 with a degree in Spanish-English translation and interpretation (TNI). Originally from Rock Valley, Iowa, van Beek resides in Sioux Center with her husband, David, and daughter, Eliana.
