Cam has been living and serving in the Nicholtown community for 10 years with his wife, Joy and their three kids (MJ, Zion, and Catalina). Originally from the Cleveland area in Ohio, Cam moved to Greenville in 2012 to join the pastoral team at Summit Church. 
 

He and Joy founded the Éleos Ministry in April of 2016, in partnership with the Phillis Wheatley Community Center. In January 2020 Cam helped form Lead Collective to unite and expand the ministries of Eleos, GOAT, and Reach. Cam serves as the full-time Executive Director of Lead Collective.

Kenny is a retired Air Force officer who has spent his 21 year career in Communications and Information career field and landed in Powdersville SC in 2009 with his late wife Sherry and two boys, Drake and Miles. After retirement, Kenny has been dedicated in supporting at risk students through his church and community. In 2026, Kenny began a joyful new chapter when he married his wife, Lisa.

He spent 4 years on staff with Grace PVL as minister to guests and leading the men's program.  He also landed a position with the Frazee Center to expand and grow the existing Mentor Greenville program.  He helped expanded the program to become what is now known as Mentor Upstate which encompasses much of the Upstate.  He has a passion to serve and lead.

He enjoys helping organizations become more efficient and effective through use of technology and automation.  His hobbies include martial arts, swimming, hunting and  meeting new people.  

Samantha was born and raised in Palo Alto, California, and is a former collegiate basketball player with five years of experience at Northeastern University and Anderson University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Media and Screen Studies, along with a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Sport Leadership.

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For the past four years, Samantha served as a Division I college basketball coach before stepping into a new season of purpose as Lead Collective’s Development Coordinator. Though she has pivoted professionally, her competitive spirit remains strong. She can often be found at Éleos open gym and is deeply passionate about the people of Nicholtown and seeing the community flourish for generations to come.

Danielle grew up all over the world in a military family, but calls Colorado home. Danielle graduated from the University of South Carolina, studying Journalism and Communications and Sports Management. After graduating, she spent a decade in Atlanta, diving into the exciting world of advertising and marketing.

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Danielle and her husband, Rick, have three amazing kids and two of the cutest rescue dogs. She's been a photographer for the last 17-years and you've often seen her work in our communications.

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While this specific role is new for her, she's been a part of Lead Collective for a long time. Her family has been volunteering with the Éleos program for eight years, so she's seen firsthand the incredible impact before joining on as staff. 

Kristy has lived in Greenville since 2015.  She moved here from North Carolina.  She grew up in Ohio and New Jersey.  She has a BA in Interior Design from Miami University in Oxford OH.  After college she spent some time working with a home builder designing and maintaining floor plans.  Then for many years she spent time investing in her own family and homeschooling her kids.  During this time, she also was involved in a variety of services roles at her church and her homeschool coop while also squeezing in some design and planning work.

Kristy use her gifts of creativity and details to bring care, support and order to each staff member and ministry of Lead Collective.  She has a passion for seeing teens especially, be shown love and value as it is such a critical time in their lives.  

Abigail grew up in Indiana but calls Greenville, SC, home. She graduated from Anderson University in South Carolina with a degree in Graphic Design, where she discovered her passion for using creativity to connect people and ask meaningful questions. Her studies and passions have led her to explore the intersection of design, policy reform, and non-violent conflict resolution, shifting her focus from visuals to the bigger systems that shape communities.

Abigail has interned with Lead Collective and, in August 2025, was hired on as a Contract Designer. Outside of work, you can find Abigail riding her bike, reading, or eating really yummy food.

Kristin is a Greenville native who helps bring Lead Collective events to life through thoughtful planning, organization, and an eye for how people experience a space. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, and believes the best events are purposeful and well-paced.

Kristin is married to her husband, Chris, has three boys and a black lab named Rambo. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her traveling, anywhere near or on the water, or watching sports. She also loves attending a great party or event… preferably when she’s NOT the one planning it.

Mary Dill was born and raised in Northeastern Ohio and has called Greenville home since 2009. She earned her BA in Theatre Studies from Kent State University and later completed a certificate in Graphic Design at Greenville Technical College.

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With a background in brand marketing and several years spent in discipleship training with Youth With A Mission, Mary brings both creativity and deep people-centered experience to her work. She is passionate about gathering people, cultivating welcoming spaces, and building community around shared purpose (and good food).

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At Lead Collective, Mary manages Harbor Coworking where she combines her love for hospitality with her gift for connecting people. She is active in her local church and enjoys raising her two daughters alongside her husband, Allen.

Grace Bridger was born and raised in Greenville, SC! She attended Wade Hampton High School and North Greenville University. She was introduced to the non-profit world in 2017 through Mill Village Farms & became our Éleos Program Director in the fall of 2019 and now Program Operations Director in 2025!

Anyone who knows Grace knows she loves to throw a party & one of her favorite Éleos memories definitely goes to show it: “Our first annual Christmas party in 2019 was a BLAST – over 40 students, volunteers and family members came!” When Grace isn’t hanging out with our students, she loves spending as much time outdoors as possible, whether it is on a backpacking trip or a picnic in the park.

Abbey is a native of Greenville, SC. She is a graduate of Wade Hampton High School and North Greenville University. During her time at North Greenville, she studied Health Science with a concentration in Exercise Science.

In 2021 she had the opportunity to be a summer guide with G.O.A.T. This opportunity grew her love for working with students in the outdoors. Since then she has had the opportunity to assist in coaching a climbing team in Greenville and volunteer with Eleos. Abbey enjoys climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and running.

Abbey’s favorite places to climb outdoors include the Red River Gorge in Kentucky and Hidden Valley in Virginia. One of Abbey’s favorite things in life is learning new outdoor skills with friends and getting to educate others around her so they can also enjoy new experiences in the outdoors. 

Will is an enthusiastic spirit originally from Springfield, Illinois. He recently moved to Greenville, South Carolina with his partner Makenzie and their dog River, taking a leap of faith to walk closer with God and serve younger generation.

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Will holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Missouri and brings over seven years of experience in education. His work has taken him across the world in a variety of roles, including serving as a Child Development Associate at a university, a Wilderness Expedition Leader in the Western Rockies, a Lead Instructor at a Forest School, and an English teacher in both Europe and Africa. He also holds a Wilderness First Responder certification from the National Outdoor Leadership School.

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Will loves seeing young minds grow and prosper. His favorite part of teaching is helping individuals make connections today that allow them to become a better version of themselves tomorrow. He walks in faith and seeks to follow the Lord’s will while building meaningful community. Will calls himself a “fresh air enthusiast” and hopes to inspire others to recognize and appreciate the incredible gift of the natural places around us.

Zoé Owens is a native of Greenville, SC. She is a 2022 graduate of the University of South Carolina Upstate where she obtained an undergrad degree in Communications Mass Media.

She became our Program Coordinator in the summer of 2021 and transitioned to the Program Director in 2025! She is passionate about youth development and them discovering their identity through the lens of Christ. Zoé believes that with a balance of education, exposure, and awareness of one's God-given potential can direct them into a bright future.
 
When asked why she's excited to be a part of Éleos she said, "We are impacting lives and the community one day at a time, one step at a time. Jesus did not ask us to save, he told us to serve. He told us to LOVE."  When Zoé is not with our students, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling with her husband.

Joy was born in Queens, raised in Reading, PA. She sprinted her way through college on the Cedarville University Track & Field team and graduated with an Exercise Science degree. Joy and her husband Cameron were married in 2013 and started their lives together in Nicholtown and shortly after, founded Eleos Ministry.

Joy is an extrovert and spends her time going on adventures with Cam and their three kids, teaching group exercise classes at active living communities, gardening, playing sports, meeting new neighbors, encouraging others to live healthy, active lifestyles, and traveling to see her siblings. For Éleos, Joy will continue to connect our student families and neighbors with local organizations to improve their circumstances and provide opportunities to flourish.

She's passionate about creating community and building relationships with neighbors and her hope is to reveal the need for Jesus in every aspect of life.

Jaden was born and raised in Greenville, SC. He moved to the Nicholtown community in 2016 and started going to Éleos as a student playing basketball at open gym. From 2016-2018 he was a student, and after finishing school he became a mentor at Éleos for 1 year.

He then moved to Dallas, GA, and started driving trucks. Over time, he realized this wasn't his passion, and that his passion was to help youth develop into great leaders.

In 2023 he moved back to Greenville, SC, and joined the Éleos team. Jaden also has a wife and 5 amazing kids. He enjoys playing basketball with the students and hanging out.

Jarrod is a husband and father to three daughters who have taught him the invaluable lessons of patience and listening.

His cross-cultural ministry experience—from church planting to orphan and foster care, both in the U.S. and abroad—has shaped his passion for walking alongside people on their faith and life journeys.

When he's not pursuing his mission, you'll find this lifelong Star Wars enthusiast and big sports fan connecting with others over a good cup of coffee.

For the past 20 years, K has committed his life to mentoring under-resourced youth from Los Angeles, Missouri, Texas, Hawaii, and now Nicholtown. He has served in contexts ranging from gangs and inner-city youth programs to moderate and maximum-security therapeutic facilities, bringing a unique blend of lived experience and a journey of faith to share the love of God.

K was also a rap artist signed with the Slum Peasants of LA, a group that mentored youth at Crenshaw High School and founded a ministry on Skid Row that continues today.

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Through his nonprofit work—whether on Skid Row, in Nicholtown, or across communities in the U.S.—K provides guidance, encouragement, and opportunities that help youth embrace the life God has created for them.

His heart is to see young men and women discover their God-given potential, experience the love of God, and accomplish all they set their hearts to do.

Taylor was born and raised in Greenville and is a student at King University. Taylor describes herself as taking an untraditional path through life. After giving her life to Christ in 2018, she found a new purpose in serving others and sharing how Jesus had saved her.

Taylor joined our team as an intern, but quickly knew that she wanted to be with us long term. God clearly agreed, as Taylor accepted a position as our office manager only one month later and is now our Reach Program Director. Taylor says, “I feel so blessed that God brought me to Lead and I can’t wait to see how He uses me to serve, love, and grow his kingdom."

She is set to graduate with her Master of Social Work in May of 2026. 

Sophie is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina and is a graduate of Furman University, where she studied Sociology. During her time in college, she developed an interest in the systems and relationships that shape people’s lives and felt drawn toward work that is meaningful, relational, and rooted in service to others.

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Before joining Lead Collective, Sophie gained experience in the nonprofit and philanthropy space, where she became interested in the ways systems can either open doors or create barriers for young people.

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As Program Coordinator for Reach, she is passionate about supporting students navigating difficult circumstances and advocating for those often asked to fight upstream. Outside of work, she enjoys long walks in the sunshine, spending time with friends and family, and drinking lots (and lots) of coffee.

Julian is from New York but was raised in Gaffney, South Carolina, he has called Greenville home for the past five years. His world revolves around his beloved wife, Meldrika, with whom he shares five blissful years of marriage and their cherished daughters, Gianna and Zuri.

A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Julian holds a major in Business and a minor in Performing Arts. With a solid foundation of 10 years in sales and leadership, he has successfully managed one of the largest insurance brokerage agencies spanning eight states along the East Coast. Julian's passion for authenticity and creativity is evident not only in his professional endeavors but also in his seven years of professional performance and dance. Since 2015, he has dedicated his time to volunteering in various ministry organizations, driven by his deep empathy for people and his unwavering belief in the limitless opportunities life offers.

Julian fervently believes in spreading hope, particularly through his faith in Jesus, to those who may feel lost or hopeless, aspiring to empower the next generation to realize their potential and pursue their dreams with unwavering determination.

Justus is a faith-filled leader, mentor, and youth development advocate, and a former school teacher and school administrator committed to helping young people lead with purpose and character. Grounded in his faith and supported by his family, Justus brings experience in youth programming, leadership development, and community engagement. He is passionate about creating environments where students feel seen, supported, and challenged to grow into who they are called to be.

Robyn moved to Greenville, SC nearly 25 years ago.  When her husband died from cancer in 2003, she began her journey as a single parent of six children. This life-changing experience (and her own battle with cancer) pushed her to earn her Master’s Degree from Clemson in Student Affairs in 2017.

While in graduate school, she volunteered with the Starbucks Opportunity Youth Initiative to support career planning for students involved in a local community center, utilizing her GCDF certification. After graduating from Clemson, Robyn joined the staff at Limestone University where for the next 5 years  she worked in advising, advocating for and recruiting students.

This experience was formative for Robyn as she realized that her interests and giftings most aligned with being a part of the stories of young men and women as they begin their journey toward adulthood, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop regardless of privilege or background. She joined Reach in October of 2023 and is amazed at the opportunity to be a part of equipping and elevating the leaders of the next generation.