Wesley is the one you can always find laughing and interacting with students, cheering them on, or dreaming up the next thing to engage them and bring them to our Mercy Street bible study groups. Wesley has a knack for making sure every student knows they’re valued and capable of so much more than they can imagine. Wesley loves to inspire, ask Wesley to share with you his “boring” testimony and trust… it’s not “boring” at all. You’ll see.
Kierra is a life-changer in action. She along with her team creates spaces where students discover their God-given gifts and are paired with mentors who walk alongside them. She is passionate about her work and the power of a relationship with the Lord. She makes it her mission to ensure every young leader has the support to flourish. Not to mention, she is the “mentor of the mentors” helping volunteers, students, and the Mercy Street team continually transform and grow together in faith, wisdom, and fun.
Jill is an awesome mix between a matchmaker, camp counselor, and life coach. She prayerfully pairs students with mentors, helps students work with their mentors to create leadership pathways, and keeps the energy alive in every mentoring relationship. Jill is the organizer behind the mutually transforming relationships Mercy Street helps curate– ensuring mentors, students and families have the tools and encouragement they need to succeed. If you haven’t had one yet, make sure to ask Jill how you can get your very own cake toast! Truth be told it may require you becoming a mentor but you want to do that anyway.
Akilah is equal parts cheerleader, organizer, relationship supporter, and community spokesperson. Having been connected through Mercy Street growing up, she is now investing her talents into connecting students with awesome mentors, planning and implementing activities that teach kids to be leaders early on, and knows how important it is to celebrate every win along the way, side by side with them. With a genuine love for people and community and a knack for turning everyday moments into cherished teachable ones. Ask anyone that has been around Akilah for more than a minute and you’ll know. Akilah shows what leaning into God-given gifts and confidence looks like and Praise Jesus, it’s contagious ya’ll! 10/10 highly recommend.
