SOCIAL MEDIA / WEBSITE COORDINATOR

Based in Kansas City, MO, Jalen Romero works full-time at Christ in Youth on their Church Relations team while her husband, Jacob, finishes Optometry school. Jalen has worked in marketing since 2020, with a focus on helping organizations tell their stories in authentic and impactful ways. She is passionate about using her skills to support nonprofits that make a difference in people’s lives.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR / MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR

Jami McIntyre will be assisting in recruiting volunteers for our events and programs once we get the property and get things up and running.  Jami is also going to be coordinating our online store once we start getting merchandise available for purchase.  Jami works as a paraprofessional, working with children with Autism.

Jami has been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 20 years and has held offices and chairmanships at the local, district and State levels.  She has been a partner of the 8 and 40 Organization, where she holds the office of Chapeau in the State of Illinois.  This organization aids in raising funds for children with lung or other respiratory diseases.  Jami has a heart for serving children and Veterans.  She volunteers with the Illini Girls State program and is a member of their State planning committee.  

"It will be an honor to volunteer at an amazing place ran by 2 of the best people I know."