Stella Trullinger is a rising sophomore at Bethany College, double majoring in biology/pre-veterinary medicine and religious studies. A 2025 graduate of Lutheran High School of Indianapolis, she grew up in both Iowa and Indiana. In high school, Stella participated in school and travel softball, National Honor Society, HOSA–Future Health Professionals, and Girls Inc. She also interned at Broad Ripple Pet Wellness Clinic and volunteered with numerous causes. 

Stella has been active in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Iowa City and Coralville, Speedway, Indianapolis, and Bethany. At Northwood Christian Church, she currently serves as a deacon and has previously served on the Mission Planning Team, represented the church on the Indiana Youth Council, and participated as a voting delegate to General Assembly. 

At Bethany, Stella is a member of the softball team, Alpha Xi Delta, and the Disciples of Christ Scholars program. Her Alpha Xi Delta leadership has included serving as vice president of philanthropy and alumni relations coordinator. Stella hopes to become a veterinarian, helping animals and the people who care for them while continuing to serve the Christian Church.