Building Resilience. Changing the Narrative. Breaking the Cycle of Poverty.
We exist to equip and empower youth in under-resourced communities so that they can rise above their circumstances and reach their highest potential; we are committed to helping them identify and develop their gifts so that they can walk in the calling that God has for them.
We believe that every child has intrinsic value and God has a purpose and a plan for their future. Their identity is not defined by the trauma they have experienced, and their future should not be determined by those experiences either. Every child deserves to be a part of a community that fills them with a sense of belonging and hope. At the Resilient Project, we are devoted to being a place where that hope, belonging, and healing is tangible for every child we serve. We hold to the historic teachings of Christian orthodoxy as articulated in the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed.
our board
Secretary
Sherae is the Event & Volunteer Manager at Childcare Worldwide. She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Political Science. She got her Masters degree in International and community Development from Northwest University and is currently getting her Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology from the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. Sherae loves spending time with friends & family, reading, learning and being outdoors.
Board Member
Kevin Pentz is the Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor at Wealthmark Advisors where he helps high-achieving individuals reach their dreams through custom planning and result-driven wealth management. Kevin really enjoys developing people and helping others achieve greatness. He got his MBA in Wealth Management Theory and Practice at Yale School of Management and his B.B.A in Finance and Financial Management Services from Western Washington University.
When Kevin is not working, He enjoys living life to the fullest with his wife Kara and their three Children. He also enjoys serving at his local Church, competing in Ironman triathlon’s, spending time surfing on the lake, and carving up the slopes.
Board Member
Nick Sorensen is the Defensive Coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. Nick grew up in Falls Church, VA. He played college football at Virginia Tech from 1997 to 2000, and graduated with a degree in Business Marketing. Before joining the 49ers, Sorensen spent the 2021 season as the special teams coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prior to his time in Jacksonville, Sorensen spent eight seasons as the secondary coach/nickel specialist with the Seattle Seahawks after initially joining the team as a special teams assistant in 2013. Sorensen played as a safety for 10 years in the NFL including four seasons in Jacksonville (2003-06), where he served as the team’s special teams captain. He also played with the Rams from 2001-02 and the Browns from 2007-10. Nick and his wife, Danielle, have two sons, Nash and Stone.
Board Member
Dr. Rowlanda Cawthon serves as Dean of the College of Business and as an Assistant Professor of Management at Northwest University. She completed Brandman University’s inaugural Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership program and was the first to complete her course work and defend her dissertation over 100 other doctoral students and candidates. Dr. Cawthon earned a M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University and B.A. in Communications from the University of Puget Sound.
Dr. Cawthon worked in the criminal justice profession for eleven years before transitioning to higher education. While employed with the Department of Corrections, she held positions ranging from Business Analyst to Communications Consultant, overseeing media relations in multiple prisons and field offices in Washington State. In her last role, she served as a Correctional Unit Supervisor, managing a 104-bed unit at Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women.
Dr. Cawthon is passionate about public speaking. She has experience serving as a keynote speaker and workshop presenter for domestic and international conferences, community engagements, company events, and higher education institutions. Occasionally, Dr. Cawthon engages in organizational consulting work for governmental and non-governmental entities.
Board Member
James Junior grew up in Kent, WA. He graduated from WWU with a degree in Sociology and a minor in music. After graduating James completed the Internship program with Campus Christian Fellowship and then joined their staff. He loves working with student leaders, worship leaders and technology! James is married to Janelle and they have three kids, Estelle, Emmelise and Ezra.
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I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
We believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
begotten from the Father before all ages,
God from God,
Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made;
of the same essence as the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven;
he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,
and was made human.
He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered and was buried.
The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again with glory
to judge the living and the dead.
His kingdom will never end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life.
He proceeds from the Father and the Son,
and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified.
He spoke through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look forward to the resurrection of the dead,
and to life in the world to come. Amen.
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