OUR TEAM
LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
Executive Director
David Gaona
David feels privileged that he is able to help provide a safe, loving place for students to be themselves. He has been part of the Lifeline family since 2016 and in 2026 became our Executive Director.
Leadership Development
Darrell Peterson
Darrell was the Executive Director at Lifeline from 2009 through 2026! He loves to see lives transformed through the ministry and students gaining hope for their future.
Program Director
Janelle Collins
Janelle joined us in the spring of 2026. She was part of the military for six years before joining our team! She has a passion for the youth serves as a middle and high school counselor.
Administrative Assistant
Olivia Rauch
Olivia first joined us as a volunteer in our summer camp. She then returned as an intern, and now has rejoined our team as our administrative assistant and is a middle school counselor.
Program Admin Assistant
Jorge Saavedra
Jorge joined our team to provide assistance to our program administrators and gives support during out after-school programs.
Staff Member
Maryhan Fanous
Mimi first joined our team in the spring of 2024 starting out as a resident and now works as a full-time staff member and a middle school counselor.
Directors
Elementary Director
& Facilities Manager
Karis Brodie
Karis joined Lifeline in the fall of 2024. She started as an intern and has worked her way to being an Elementary Director and Facilities Manager.
Elementary Director
Austin Tice
Austin joined us in the summer of 2023 and returned in the summer of 2024 to serve during summer camps. He later became an intern and now works for us as an Elementary Director.
Middle & High School Club Director
Domoneke Mitchell
Dom joined our team in the spring of 2024 and serves as a middle and high school club director and counselor.
Juvenile Diversion Director
John Tipton
John joined our team to help lead our court service programs and is a counselor for middle and high school students.
Apparel Director
Robbie Hoskinson
Robbie joined us in the fall of 2024 and took on the role of Director of the Silk Screening and Embroidery business! He brings fun and excitement to our embroidery team.
Construction Director
Shane Nelson
Shane joined our team in the fall of 2024 and leads our construction program with work-based learning. He's a hardworking leader on our team.
Residents & Interns
Resident
Elijah Maxwell
Elijah joined our team in the fall of 2024 and has been with us since. He serves as a fourth grade counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.
Resident
David Maxwell
David has joined the Lifeline team as a resident and serves as a third grade counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.
Intern
Hayla Willis
Hayla is a full-time intern serving at our local elementary schools in the morning on school days, and is a first grade counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.
Intern
Ashley Bevier
Ashley is a full-time intern serving at our local elementary schools in the morning on school days, and is a third grade counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.
Apparel Intern
Kayin Miller
Kayin works alongside Robbie in our apparel shop, helping with vinyl, embroidery, and silk-screening tasks.
BUX Students
BUX Student
Josiah Smith
Josiah joined Lifeline in the summer of 2025 and now is a full-time intern through the Bethel BUX program. He is serving as a fifth grade counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.
BUX Student
Jameson Hyde
Jameson has joined our team through the Bethel BUX program and is a second grade counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.
BUX Student
Gavin Barnhart
Josiah joined Lifeline through the Bethel BUX program and is a second grade counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.