All staff who are part of support services.
José Huerta Vice President of Community Ministry About José José and his wife Megan have served youth all over the globe. José grew up in Texas in one of the border cities. He came to a saving faith in Jesus when he was a teen, through the example and faithfulness of his mother and his…
Kyla Mitcham Ministry Experience Intern About Kyla I have been a Christian all my life, but my faith faced its greatest test during my youth. In those years, I felt the most distant from God, not truly understanding what it meant to be comforted and healed by Him. I grappled with loneliness and believed that…
Paul Spence Vice President of Adventures About Paul Spence “And Don’t Get Wet” were the last words I would hear daily as the screen door was slamming behind me. As a kid in the summer, I was headed into the woods, exploring for critters or more than often following a stream to find its headwaters,…
Sarah Strickland MPD Coaching Director About Sarah Strickland I love Jesus and it is an honor and privilege to work with a team who’s goal is to glorify Him! I started with Youth Dynamics in 2001 as an intern—and have never left. I love what we do and why we do it! I’ve done a…
Susan Lange Director of Development and Communications About Susan Lange I have a Visual Communications degree from the Art Institute of Seattle and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology from Western Washington University. Since 2008, I have worked in nonprofit development which perfectly blends my background in graphic arts and human services. It is…
Jonathan Martens Communications and Development Manager About Jonathan Martens Jonathan joined the Youth Dynamics team on September 9th, 2024. He went on several Youth Dynamics-led adventures in high school which made a huge impact on his life. A longtime Whatcom County resident and lifelong believer, he is passionate about using his connections, skills, and experience…
Aleia Haslett Accounting & Office Assistant, Support Services About Aleia Haslett Over 10 years ago I gave my life to Christ while attending a youth group where Jeremiah 31:3-4 was spoken over me: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness. I will build you up again and…
Tom Davis President About Tom Davis Tom became President of Youth Dynamics on March 13, 2017. He has been involved in youth ministry for nearly 20 years and is passionate about helping young people know the good news of Jesus Christ. Before Youth Dynamics, Tom served as Executive Director for Seattle Area Youth for Christ,…
Melissa Stewart Office Administrator, Support Services About Melissa Stewart Contact Info (360) 757-1337 mstewart@yd.org Support Youth Dynamics! Youth Dynamics Close
Josh Van Dyk Finance Director, Support Services About Josh Van Dyk I am the Finance Director at Youth Dynamics. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago until I moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan for college where I got my degree in Accounting. In 2021, I moved from Michigan to Washington State as I felt…