Staff + Volunteers

BAILEY HIGGINS: ​ Bailey is the Area Director for Young Life Independence + a 4th grade teacher. She is the wife to Cody and mom to Wilson. Bailey loves iced coffee, walk/jogging in the morning, fall smelling candles, Dollar General, and all things sports.

MARIO CANCILLA: Mario is a YL leader. During the day he's a roadway engineer, the husband to Megan, and dad to Claire, Sophie, Lucy, + Quinn. Mario loves fantasy sports, playing with his daughters, eating sushi, and all things KC sports.

JOEY FOSTER: Joey is a YL leader. During the work day, Joey is an Accounting Supervisor. He is confident that LeBron James is the GOAT, he loves dogs, baseball, and LifeConnection Church.

ZACH PERL: Zach is a YL leader. During the work day, he works for Flat Branch Home Loans. He's the husband to Britany and dad to Thea + Jonah. Zach loves Kansas City sports teams, anything from Sonic, video games, and keeping a drawer full of snacks in his desk at work.

BRENT MASTERS: Brent is YL leader + the student ministry leader at LifeConnection Church. He was recently married to Katy. He is originally from Texas. Brent loves sports + being active.

SHELBY JOHANN: ​ Shelby is a YL leader. During the day, she's a stay-at-home mom to three kids; Kohen, Crosby, + Callie. She loves to organize, shop at Costco, iced coffee, + read.

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