• Gregory Van Hyfte

    He/They

    Senior Development Consultant

    Joining the Lighthouse Foundation team in January of 2024, Gregory provides strategic advising on fundraising, program development, and grant writing. With a Master of Arts in Social Service Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Health Administration and Policy from the University of Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Spanish, and The Creative Self from the University of Redlands, he brings a rich academic and professional background. As a Chicagoland native, their career includes co-founding YogaCare, running their consulting company GrowthVisionHealth, and extensive experience in wellness programming, organizational development, LGBTQ+ services, sexual health, and DEI/antiracism. A certified yoga teacher, spiritual counselor, and shamanic practitioner, Gregory is passionate about lifelong learning and holding space for transformation and growth. In his free time, they enjoy traveling, spending time in nature, writing, dream interpretation, and adventures with his boyfriend.