Half storyteller, half treasured relationship builder, Sam finds creative ways to invite others into the Mercy Street mission and vision. He inspires giving by connecting people’s passion with purpose—transforming resources such as time, treasure and talents into real opportunities for our students, families, and partners alike. Sam has never met a stranger, he is literally everybody’s self-proclaimed “Homeboy”. Sam has been a longtime Mercy Street advocate from mentoring to coaching to leader but even more so he is a magnificent faithful servant that makes sure Mercy Street stewards all our resources well. Oh and also Sam is a phenomenally talented photographer. If you see him be sure to have him snap a pic and post it on socials!
Destiny is the behind-the-scenes booster who helps development run smoothly. If fundraising and grant writing was a puzzle, Destiny is the piece-finder, making sure everything fits together. She is the detail-oriented teammate who keeps the books balanced and the gratitude flowing. She’s been referred to as the “Little General” by some of the team but make no mistake, Destiny is fueled by encouraging generosity and showing donors the difference they make – making sure no detail gets missed.