TARA NELSON - BOARD TRUSTEE & SCHOOL OF CHOICE ADVISOR
Tara wears many hats, from Project Coordinator for Project Rebuild and Program Administrator, to Northwest Indiana Outreach Coordinator. The one thing they all have in common is helping families. Tara is passionate about giving back and helping within her community. Tara wants to be a servant of God’s work, by helping where she is needed. Her desire is to advocate and champion the story within us, by encouraging others to chase the rainbow, not staying stuck in the storm.
MONICA EVANS - FOUNDER & CEO
Founder & Board President, Monica is convinced in the biblical view that children are not “at risk” but “Investments”. It is our responsibility to speak the Word of God over people, to build-up, equip and send-out for the glory of God! Extended bio in executive summary.
ANGELINA HAMMONS - VICE PRESIDENT & CO-VISIONARY/DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM/ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Angelina desires to expose the existing God-given greatness within the youth, bringing glory to God and positively impacting the world.
TIM EVANS - BUSINESS & MARKETING ADVISOR
Tim believes we are born with 80% of the gifts God intended for us. But believes God intended the other 20%, to be cultivated within our personal, community, spiritual, and professional relationships, throughout our lives. Trust matters and relationships matter! Tim holds a B.S in Law & Society, from Penn State University & a Masters in Global Business Management, from Humber College, Toronto, Canada.
Our Team
JILL CALDER - BOARD TRUSTEE AND ADMIN. ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
Jill is the director of Royal Family Kids’ Camp, Merrillville IN, director of Kingdom Youth Camp, has served with Invested Youth Society in various lake & Porter County schools & has worked as a ASCP certified Histology Technician for twenty-two years, with Methodist Hospital. Jill desires for young people to fully understand their identity in Christ. She knows this only comes through a relationship with Christ and putting youth in environments where that relationship can be cultivated and is why she felt called to lead the IYCLEF board.
ARLEN RIENSTRA - BOARD TRUSTEE, RETIRED EDUCATOR/ADVISOR
Arlen serves on the board because having taught in the high schools, college, vocational institutions, job skills training and technologies arenas, he sees the value and need for Project Based Learning options. His experience working in the commercial, residential, mechanical, agricultural, and construction occupations as well as in educational institutions, is why he know hands- on learning is an important tool to educate. He believes all persons have innate skills, and talent to be discovered for use in God's kingdom for His glory.
Krishendal Lopez- Board Secretary- Wife, stay at home mom, & Interior Designer
Krishendal serves on the board because she has a passion for children, and a desire to use her administrative skills to serve the Lord as an at-home wife & mom. Serving the kingdom of God with her skills ensures they will not go dormant, while seeing the fruit manifest in the children & families we serve.
Alliene Johnson- Board Treasurer
Ministry has been Allienes' heart for decades, so serving in this capacity in retirement, is a blessing. After running a non-profit ministry for over 25 years, serving vulnerable children through the Arts, seemed to be a perfect fit. Children are a gift from God and are to be cherished and cultivated in Christ.
