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About YQ

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WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Youth Quake exists to create life-changing experiences for youth and youth influencers by sharing the power of the Gospel through retreats, teaching, worship, and intentional community. Our heart is for the church and the impact that it can have on the lives of teenagers.

All of our events are focused on youth groups. During our in-person events, groups will stay together in our dorms, eat together in our dining hall, and do intentional small group time. Our virtual series, YQatHome, is designed to help youth pastors and volunteers to work through Biblical teaching, difficult questions, and incredible worship with their group in the comfort of their home location. We strive to provide unforgettable shared experiences that bring people together and deepen relationships through the power of the Gospel.

OUR TEAM

A mixed team of staff, faculty and students at Briercrest College and Seminary supports Youth Quake. The director of YQ is supported by her volunteer support team, student interns and student volunteers throughout the year. Together, they work hard to ensure that YQ is better and better every year, attracting youth groups from all over Canada to join them on campus.

Leadership Team

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Kaitlin Brennan
Director
Karly Traub
Interim Director
Rob Chartrand
Strategic Director of Discipleship and YQ
Ava Bueckert
Marketing Coordinator
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Matt DeLong
Technical Director
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Cora Lee Schultz
Registration and Volunteer Coordinator

Student Leaders

The YQ Student Leaders are full-time students at Briercrest College who dedicate their year to helping create Youth Quake events and resources. They also lead a small group of student volunteers throughout the year and grow in their leadership abilities as they work together on the event. Each of them brings something amazing to the table, and none of our work would be possible without them! As an extension of Briercrest College and Seminary, Youth Quake has relied on the fantastic work of students for years! We hope you come and meet them in person at one of our retreats.

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Marika Falconer
Atmosphere Intern
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Tanea Podmoroff
Volunteer Intern
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Irelyn Culligan
Program Intern

Support Team

Corinne Bachmann
Briercrest - Events Director
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Rachelle Beck
Health Centre Coordinator
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Mark Brauer
Custodial
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Dan Buck
Facilities
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Geoff Dresser
Briercrest Worship Lead
Steven Lofting
Videographer
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Miraene Quirino
External Volunteer Coordinator
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Kara Tooke
Here4You Coordinator
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Nathaniel Tooke
Security Coordinator
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Brian Westnedge
Safety Coordinator
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Caleb Willems
Briercrest - Student Development Representative
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Janelle Bayerle
Guest & Partner Coordinator
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CONTACT US

Please feel free to contact our team with any questions, concerns, or inquiries you have about Youth Quake!