Fort Worth

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4 out of 5

Young Life participants

consider Young Life and it's leaders to be a significant influence on their faith.

94%

of volunteer leaders and staff with

Young Life would overwhelmingly recommend their leadership experience to a friend.

Staff

Trevor Black

Area Director







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Jasmine Smith

Direct Ministry




Tashandra Mathis

Younglives Coordinator

 

Trevor can name all the US presidents in under 30 seconds with his eyes closed. He is married to Christine, owns a big green egg, and is sadly an avid supporter of Arsenal football club. ​

Jasmine is married to Jeremiah and has two cats, Franklin and Gizmo! She is currently studying psychology at Eastern University. She has been on Young Life Staff for six years, but has been a part of the organization since 2010! Jasmine values meeting kids where they are and is passionate about them understanding the love of Christ!

Tashandra was first introduced to Young Life during her sophomore year in Highschool. She and her awesome sauce husband Raymond parent a very eventful blended family; encompassing her daughter and 4 beautiful bonus children. In 2014 she began volunteering under the leadership of her old Young Life leader and joined staff in 2017 in Northwest Houston. She is a Dallas native and enjoys all things events and food!

Evan Rogers

Staff Associate

Joey Turner

College Director






Melissa Newman

Office Admin

 

Evan is the staff leader at Arlington Heights High School. Him and his wife Evelyn both graduated from University of Oklahoma in 2022. After graduating college, Evan moved to Fort Worth. He came to know the Lord in college and from there God grew his passion to introduce high schoolers to Jesus. Evan enjoys spending his free time watching college football.

Joey laughs at his own "dad jokes", stays caffinated at BREWED, the coffee shop he's co-owner of, and is a big Jeep fanatic. He has owned 5 Wranglers through the years and is praying there is a 6th just around the corner.

Melissa has been on Young Life staff as their Administrative Assistant since the spring of 2022. ​ She is married to Kyle and has two kids, Charlie and Mollie. ​ Before coming on staff, she served on the Fort Worth committee alongside her husband. She was involved in YL in high school and college, and now loves working alongside the staff in their pursuit of students around the city!

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