The Blog



August 03, 2026

Kylie Laramee


Kylie was born and raised in the state of West Virginia. She comes from a tight knit community in a small city called Hurricane. She enjoys adventure and being surrounded by the outdoors. She loves to spend her time surrounded by family and friends, especially when there is coffee involved. Kylie was first introduced to […]

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July 17, 2026

Marianne Nelson


Alaskan at heart, Marianne is grateful to have called The Last Frontier home for nearly her entire life. She has been married to her best friend, Gabe for 27 years, and together they have four wonderful children, and two granddaughters. In 2014, a dear friend invited the Nelsons to TeenPact, shaping the trajectory of their […]

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July 13, 2026

AnnaCatherine Hammett


AnnaCatherine grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, a city brimming with opportunities to be involved politically and advocate for issues close to her heart. When she wasn’t exploring the capitol, seeking to protect homeschool rights, or debating anywhere she could, she could be found in the kitchen with her family. Food is a love language in […]

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July 13, 2026

Jessie Leger


Jessie is passionate about helping people discover that God is at work in history, government, and their own lives. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Andre, for more than 30 years. Together they have been blessed with five wonderful children—Preston & Catherine (parents of Hartley, Levi, and Leah), Caite & Devone, Cuyler […]

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March 23, 2026

Jessica Wells


Jessica Wells is a fifth generation Floridian. She was raised to love the beach, Disney and the Florida Gators. She was homeschooled but always had her sights on attending the University of Florida. While attending UF, she met her best friend and future husband, Jason.   Jessica served faithfully in full time ministry for ten […]

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January 27, 2026

Alena Wieland


Alena was born and raised in Iowa, surrounded by cornfields. While she still calls that welcoming state her home, she’s recently traded her rural upbringing for ‘Big City Life’ and now lives in a town of 60,000 people. Her story with TeenPact first began at the One-Day class where she realized for the first time […]

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November 07, 2025

Simon Nelson


Simon was born and raised in the beautiful city of Anchorage, Alaska. He loves his hometown and is so thankful to have grown up surrounded by his incredible family and friends.   Growing up, Simon was homeschooled alongside his three older siblings. He always loved spending time outdoors and going on adventures with his family. […]

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October 27, 2025

Cheyenne Huber


As a native of Charleston, SC, Cheyenne was raised with a deep love for conversation and a passion for thoughtful dialogue. Her professional background spans education, law, and the nonprofit sector – fields that strengthened her skills in communication strategy, storytelling, and mission-driven messaging.   Utilizing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s in Human […]

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October 10, 2025

Karen Heredia


Karen Heredia is passionate about people, purpose, and planting seeds in both the garden and the next generation. Married to her husband, Fernando, for 27 years, she lives on a charming “retired farm” in Missouri, where her love for cultivating beauty shines through in flower beds and a mini orchard. When she’s not gardening or […]

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October 02, 2025

Jen Duncan


Jen is honored to join the TeenPact team as a Field Director. Nine years ago, Jen and her husband, Scott, attended their first One Day State Class with four reluctant kids in tow. The experience, marked by prayer walks, wisdom gained, and exemplary leadership, left a surprising and lasting impression, ultimately shaping TeenPact into a […]

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August 28, 2024

Dara Weisbrod


Dara was born and raised in the great city of Hampton, Virginia. Growing up on the coast gave Dara a deep love for the ocean and for all things outdoors. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, hiking, or having good conversations with friends. She is always down to learn a new skill or try […]

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June 29, 2023

Olivia Goff


Olivia first got connected with TeenPact in 2018 at a Four-Day State Class in Alabama and quickly fell in love with the discipleship and community she found there. Since then, she’s served as a staffer and a member of the Traveling Intern Team, experiences that gave her a deep appreciation for the ministry’s mission and […]

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June 29, 2023

Bethany Hintze


Bethany recently moved to Richmond, Virginia, after growing up in “State Forty Eight—” sunny, Southwest, Arizona. Mountain views, warm breezes, and stunning sunsets remind her of home.   Bethany is passionate about growing in the Lord and the ministry of the local church, and you can often find her spending time with family and friends. […]

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February 07, 2023

Chris May


Chris; his wife Danielle; and their three children, Grant, Tyler, and Elizabeth called Texas home their entire lives until moving to Virginia when Chris came to work for TeenPact. Prior to starting this job he worked at Dell for 23 years. In his free time, Chris enjoys sports (primarily pickle ball & ultimate frisbee these […]

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November 07, 2022

Tiffany Minyard


Tiffany Minyard was born and raised in the heart of the Midwest. She is a natural introvert and a “100% Grade A” nerd. She graduated valedictorian of her class from College of the Ozarks with her degree in Business and Communications. However, the most notable part of college was meeting her best friend, fellow nerd […]

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August 22, 2022

Kirsten Patterson


Kirsten Patterson is by profession a homemaker…but her social media will tell you that she is a Jeep driving, baseball loving, home-educating, marathon running, golf score keeping, public speaking, wedding coordinating, sunrise chasing, classical education training, deep thought thinking, question asking, state coordinating, Bachelor in Political Science graduate of the University of Arkansas, who is […]

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