Who We Are :: Leadership Team
Awaken is led by a volunteer staff of leaders from across the Midwest with a wide variety of church, para-church, missions, and camping ministry experience.
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- Development Coordinator: Rachel Gustafson, rachel.gustafson@awakenonline.org
- Operations Coordinator: Ryan Larson, ryan.larson@awakenonline.org
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- Drama Director: Kelsey Grulke
- Drama Technical Director: Sitraka Rakotoarivelo
- Stage Manager: Julie Fullhart
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- Tour Manager: Lyndsay Tystahl, lyndsay.tystahl@awakenonline.org
- Attack Coordinator: Beth Purdy, beth.purdy@awakenonline.org
- Media Coordinator: Candace Wetzel
- Graphic Design: Carl Grulke
- Web Design: Brian Burrier
Awaken is led in wisdom and accountability by a board of directors. The board is made of up of a diverse group of individuals committed to providing the overall guidance and vision for the ministry.
Awaken's board of directors include:
- Jon Anenson, Des Moines, IA
- Jan McDermott, Story City, IA
- Brad Miller, Des Moines, IA
- Josh Miller, Ames, IA
- David Neve, Des Moines, IA








