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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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November 06, 2025

Caleb Korsmo


Caleb was born in Virginia, but the military moved his family all over the US (and to Japan)!  “Home” is now in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The second of five children – two brothers and two sisters – Caleb was homeschooled alongside his siblings.   When Caleb isn’t spending time hiking in the mountains or skiing, […]

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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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September 05, 2025

Audrey McCormick


Audrey McCormick serves as TeenPact’s Development Intern. She first attended a State Class in 2023, where God used the week to completely change her life. What began with reluctance and hesitation quickly turned into a pivotal moment in her testimony as she witnessed peers genuinely living for Christ. Since then, Audrey has jumped at every […]

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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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July 01, 2024

Isabella Wassel


Isabella Wassel grew up in sunny Orlando, Florida until her recent move to Richmond, Virginia. She loves spending time outdoors, so she is looking forward to hiking and exploring the trails around the Richmond area. She enjoys quiet mornings accompanied by homemade brown sugar lattes and classic jazz. Her favorites include reading on a slow, rainy […]

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June 29, 2023

Olivia Korsmo


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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October 10, 2022

Sarah Stanfill


Sarah Stanfill was born and raised in the north, predominantly snowy Michigan. Her family has always been extremely involved in ministry, starting with growing up as a Pastor’s kid and now her family continuing to find new ways to be involved. She is thrilled to find ministry opportunities throughout all aspects of life, not just […]

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October 10, 2022

Joelieanna Wassel


Joelieanna is passionate about serving the Lord and bringing glory to His name through discipling the next generation. Over the last 16 years, Joelieanna has served missionary families at a mission agency, taught students at Classical Conversations, and coordinated many youth events with an ultimate goal of seeing students grow in their relationship with God. She is […]

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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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June 13, 2022

Evie Erickson


Evie was born and raised in the friendly city of Columbus, Mississippi. Growing up, she spent lots of time playing outside in the woods and by the pond behind her house with her five younger siblings.   These days, she enjoys doing fun and spontaneous things around her town, Richmond, Virginia. She loves doing anything […]

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