We have an extraordinary team of young marrieds, young professionals, and college students who have decided to dedicate themselves to the Youth & Family ministry!
Scroll down to learn more about them!
Nick:
Hometown: Ridgefield, CT & San Diego, CA. School: University of GA (Go Dawgs!) Favorite Hobby: hanging with my two fave girls! And basketball. Favorite thing about working with the Y&F?: I had incredible mentors growing up that filled me with so much belief. I feel grateful I get to do that for others! When did you become a Christian?: March 2009. Favorite Movie?: Glory Road, the Harry Potters, and (because of Brie) Lord of the Rings
Brie:
Hometown: Durham, NC. School: KSU (Hooty Hoo!). Favorite Hobby: Hiking and reading. Favorite thing about working with the Y&F?: Getting to hang with the girls and do life with these incredible families! also, teen retreats at Swamp! When did you become a Christian?: as a 10th grader, in 2008 Favorite Movie?: Lord of the Rings or Gladiator
Chase:
Hometown: Marietta/Roswell. Job: Starbucks Manager. Favorite hobby: Playing music, games, hiking… honestly anything under the Sun! I love being active. Favorite about Y&F: I love building relationships and living life with everyone (parents, teens, and youth leaders) and getting to go through the highs and lows together. Became a Christian: Oct 2, 2014. Favorite Movie: Lion King or Good Will Hunting
Ulany:
Hometown: technically Chattanooga area. Job: neurodevelopmental provider for kids with exceptionalities (special needs). Favorite hobby: no idea. I enjoy movies, re-watching movies, adult coloring books, but I’m trying new things this year so tbd!! Fave thing about Y&F: my eyes always go to the introvert/shy/unique/quiet person when I walk in a room. Also I love loving people. I’m a very protective-of-others type of person. And I think y&f is a special way to love all people, but esp those quieter friends, bc I know at that age & even as we get older it can be tough to not feel love, important, and looked out for. Became a Christian: May 2, 2012. Fave movie: “REMEMBER THE TITANS” ALL THE WAYYYYYY
Dylan:
Hometown: Tyrone, GA. Job: Spanish Teacher. Favorite Hobby: Table Tennis; volleyball. Favorite thing about working with the Y&F?: I get to impact students’ lives beyond a classroom or a textbook, building real friendships with them and helping them feel valued more for their personhood than for their academic performance When did you become a Christian?: October 21st, 2012. Favorite Movie?: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Chloe:
Hometown: Kennesaw. Job: Restaurant Hostess (for now). Favorite Hobby: Art! Favorite thing about working with the Y&F?: I get to learn so much about God and his character through interacting with the teens and I get to be the person I desperately needed when I was their age for them. When did you become a Christian?: February 1, 2017. Favorite Movie?: that’s tough, but I’ll say Tangled
Hometown: Fayetteville, GA. Job: Learning & Development @ OnPay. Favorite Hobby: going on a search for great dessert, reading, and spending time outside. Favorite thing about working with the Y&F?: connecting & growing with students alongside their families. When did you become a Christian?: 11/1/15. Favorite Movie? 27 Dresses
Brandon
Hometown: born Indianapolis (raised in Atlanta) School: KSU alumni Job: Growth Marketer Favorite Hobby: Movies or studying finance Favorite thing about working with the Y&F?: Being able to give back to my roots When did you become a Christian?: 3/6/2012 Favorite Movie?: Tenet or Napoeon Dynamite
Olivia
Hometown: Lilburn, GA. School: Georgia Tech. Job: Wastewater Engineer in the consulting sector Favorite Hobby: Snuggling with my cats, cozy video games, hiking, rock collecting Favorite thing about working with the Y&F?: I love getting to build multi-generational friendships with the teens and the parents and discover all of our common interests and struggles. When did you become a Christian?: 10/10/10 Favorite Movie?: Whisper of the Heart (Studio Ghibli)
Kyle:
Hometown: marietta, GA Job: Finance Favorite Hobby: too many to pick one Favorite thing about working with the Y&F?: I love giving back to the younger generation, I looked up to the volunteers when I was a kid and it really formed my view on God When did you become a Christian?: 2014 Favorite Movie?: don’t have a favorite just enjoy good films
Julia:
Hometown: Marietta, Ga Job: Client Care Consultant for Booster Favorite Hobby: photography and going on hikes! Favorite thing about working with the Y&F?: Getting to form a bond with so many amazing families who have become like family to us! And getting to make an impact on students! When did you become a Christian?: 2014! Favorite Movie?: Cars (Disney) and Trolls (sorry not sorry it’s iconic)
Hometown: San Diego, CA/Ridgefield, CT School: University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst Job: Nurse Favorite Hobby: Going on walks/dancing Favorite thing about working with the Y&F?: helping to create a safe space for young people to be themselves, ask questions and see their value When did you become a Christian?: 11/25/11 Favorite Movie?: A Cinderella Story or She’s the Man
Hometown: Philadelphia PA. Job: Systems Engineer Favorite Hobby: Catan (board game) Favorite thing about working with Y&F: getting to know the teens When did you become a Christian: March 13, 2016 Favorite movie: The dark knight
Hometown: Decatur School: Kennesaw State Job: Security Operations Center Agent Favorite Hobby: Basketball Favorite thing about working with the Y&F: Being a source of understanding for all the youth When did you become a Christian?: April 21, 2019 Favorite Movie: A Goofy Movie
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA School: Georgia State Favorite Hobby: Hiking, traveling, trying new restaurants. Favorite thing about working with Y&F: Being able to serve in an environment that is bigger than myself. When did you become a Christian: October, 2021 Favorite movie: Any Madea movie and Shrek 3
Hometown: Chattanooga, TN School: just graduated from KSU nursing school this past Dec Favorite Hobby: watching movies, thrifting Favorite thing about working with the Y&F?: getting the opportunity to be the person that was crucial for me when i was a teen (my teen leader really encouraged me in my faith & question asking) When did you become a Christian?: Feb 7, 2014 Favorite Movie?: too many to pick from but maybe… Goodwill Hunting hehe