Annelyse was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. After completing her Bachelors in Philosophy and Government & International Relations, she moved to the U.S. to pursue a Masters of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary. Annelyse has been involved in youth ministry for most of her life and has loved every minute of it. Her favorite… Read More
Jess is originally from Texas and spent nine years in North Carolina while in the Masters of Divinity and PhD programs at Duke University. She currently teaches undergraduates at Azusa Pacific University and is particularly interested in issues of race and gender as they intersect with Christian theology. Jess has worked with youth for much… Read More
Ryan began volunteering in Branch 3 years ago, partially out of a desire to invest in the lives of students, and partially out of jealousy that his wife, Annelyse, looked like she was having so much fun at work all the time! Since then, he has fallen in love with youth ministry and the process… Read More
Delina has been working with the Knox youth for 2 years. She works primarily with your high schoolers. Delina was born and raised in Ohio and moved to California in 2008 to pursue a soccer career and eventually her doctorate in physical therapy. She loves to play all sports, hike, backpack, and travel as much… Read More
Eric first moved to Pasadena in 2003 to get a Masters in Theology at Fuller Seminary, and shortly thereafter got a job there in the IT department. He has been attending Knox since 2009. Eric really enjoys the chance to discuss theology with the youth and help them learn and grow. You can often find… Read More
Olivia graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2018 and now attends Fuller Theological Seminary as a student in the School of Psychology working towards a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a MA in Theology. Olivia loves working in youth ministry because she feel that our youth should be lifted up and encouraged as they… Read More