Shannon lives in Mechanicsburg, PA. After spending 23 years as a math teacher, most recently at Red Land High School, she knew God was asking her to invest more in the lives of young adults after she had spent years inviting college students and young adults to her home to share conversation and healthy meals. By the spring of 2020, because her commitment to students at RLHS didn’t leave time or energy to pursue this, she decided to retire in order to be more available to pour into the young adult community. After spending over a decade as a youth worker at church and 10 more years assisting with Christian clubs at RL, she has watched many teenagers become young adults who are longing for community. The hope is that Zoe Mazi provides a place where they can find Christ-centered community and connection. Shannon is a member of The Meeting House in Dillsburg. She enjoys preparing/eating/sharing healthy food; spending time with her nieces; going for walks with friends; and working at one of her sweet part-time jobs at Mt. Airy Orchard, the Messiah University fitness center, or with students she tutors in math.
Rev. Dr. Stephen Gallaher
Chair of Board of Directors
Stephen lives in Mechanicsburg, PA with his wife Anne. They have 3 daughters and 6 grandchildren. Stephen serves as the Community pastor for employees at Messiah University, retiring from his professor of Christian Ministries position in July of '22. As an ordained clergyperson within the United Methodist Church, Stephen has served churches within the Susquehanna Conference for 45 years. Ciurrently, he serves as an Associate Pastor, leading the New Life contemporary service, at the Camp Hill UM Church where he has been on staff since 1997. He taught youth ministry and practical theology at Evangelical Theological Seminary, the Russian Theological Seminary in Moscow, and for 10 years at Wesley Theological Seminary. He is the Founder/Ex. Dir. Emeritus of Salt ‘n Light Youth Ministry, Inc. and Heartbeat Community Services in Millerstown, PA. Stephen is passionate about equipping adult and student leaders to reach and disciple others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He enjoys multiple outdoor pursuits and, along with his brothers, maintains the family farm.
Fred Clark
Treasurer
Fred has lived with his wife, Barb, in Mechanicsburg for 50+ years. They have 2 sons and 3 grandchildren. Fred is most recently a retired Missions/Outreach director of a local church. Fred is a former youth worker and enjoys the energy and spontaneity of youth and young adults. He also was a small business owner for 20 years following an early retirement from IBM as a Systems Analyst. He and Barb have been attending West Shore Evangelical Free Church since 2018, and Fred enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, and being anywhere in God’s natural creation. Between 2008 and 2017, Fred led humanitarian missionary teams to Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sierra Leone (West Africa). Psalm 91 is his favorite scripture, and his relationship with Jesus tops his list as BFF.
Diana Trout
Diana is a 2016 Messiah graduate who resides in Camp Hill with her husband and 2 cats. She has served for the last several years as a professional worship leader in the local church, and is currently working as an artist and producer of her own music. Diana is passionate about helping people to encounter and experience Jesus in fresh ways. She enjoys reading, long conversations with friends, songwriting, and spending time outdoors.
Ryan Griffith
Ryan, a 2007 Messiah graduate, lives in Mechanicsburg with wife Emily, 2 daughters, Claire (12) and Elise (7), and 3 sons, Rory (5), Sully (3), and Titus (1). He is a retired math/physics teacher from Red Land HS and Camp Hill HS (taught 10 years) who now works in the actuarial field on pension programs for volunteer firefighters. While he was teaching, Ryan co-led Christian clubs at both schools and coached multiple sports at Camp Hill. He and his family attend Daybreak Church. Ryan enjoys sports (ice hockey, basketball, baseball, and golf) and spending time with his family.
Lee Yarlet
With design and purpose, lives will be changed and transformed as a result of encountering the reflection of God’s heart. This statement is key and core to all that Lee does. Her background is education, but over the years she has also found great joy in working and partnering with various churches and mission organizations. Presently she runs her own business called Daring Greatly Life Coaching. Her heart calling is to train and equip everyone she meets “in this way of life.” (Matt. 28:18 MSG). As a wife, mother, step-mother, consultant, life-coach and life-long learner, Lee is always looking for the next place where she can pray and speak into today’s up and coming leaders! Lee is a member of Christ Community Church and lives in Camp Hill, PA with her husband Rick.
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Shannon Zimmerman
Executive Director
