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Global Team
Melinda Henderson
INSPIRE Founder & CEO

Pastor, Motivator, and Inspirational Speaker. Melinda is a visionary and launched the first INSPIRE in 2017.  She is ordained and has preached the Gospel around the World. Melinda is passionate to carry the message that every woman and girl can INSPIRE others to know the hope that is only found in Jesus!

FUN FACT
Married 35 years and counting

Paula Boone
Executive Director

Paula and her husband Mark have been in ministry for over 30 years. Paula is a credentialed minister passionate about discipling, mentoring, and teaching the next generation to develop an intimate relationship with Jesus, discover their purpose, and make a difference.

FUN FACT
My happy place is on a beach with my toes in the sand – cool water and warm sun!

Laura Lee
Director of Partner Development

Pastor, Church -Planter, and Inspirational Speaker. Laura has served the local church for 30 years in full-time ministry. Laura’s life- verse is Psalm 145:4; she has dedicated her life to the Generations and is committed to Inspire “the Next Girl.”

FUN FACT
What sounds fun to me is the sand, sun, and sounds of 30-A, my fave beach in the world!

Lori Schmidt
Director of Operations

Teacher, discipler, and motivator. Lori has a passion for helping people reach their full potential in Jesus. One of her greatest joys is to see women and girls see who they are in Christ and the impact they can make on the world around them. She is an ordained minister has served 40 years in full time ministry along with her husband Phil. 

FUN FACT
I love snow and Winter is my favorite season. I love to watch Christmas movies year around.

Morgan Boone-Onisor
Production Director

With a heart rooted in ministry and a global perspective shaped by nearly a decade in missions, Morgan leads with purpose and passion. As an international speaker and advocate for the next generation, she is on a mission to help young people understand their worth and walk boldly in their calling. Whether behind the scenes or on the stage, Morgan’s vision is to see every gift used to glorify God and every voice recognized at the table.

FUN FACT
My husband and I got married in a castle in France because we found it on AirBnB and why not rent a castle for your wedding?!

Support Team
Anna Husereau
Country Coach

FUN FACT
I’m a “creative” at heart and love unwinding through anything crafty or artistic. I have a slightly ridiculous collection of pens and markers, and I’m always happiest with a journal, watercolor, or project in hand paired with a delicious latte.

Aria Davilla
Content Producer

FUN FACT
I speak English & Spanish

Becky Fithen
Mission Team Coordinator

FUN FACT
I really like mustard, but despise mayonnaise.

Bonnie Cooper
Bookkeeper

FUN FACT
I was arrested and deported from the mission field for “illegally volunteering”, but was exonerated 2 months later.

Cindy King
Development Officer

FUN FACT
You’ll often find me awake before dawn because I love watching the sunrise wherever I am.

Jaivie Robles
Missionary Associate - Europe
Karen Prevost
Administrative Assistant

FUN FACT
I love to create, whether it is through art, crafts, or writing. And now, after 38 years of living in Spain, I have my own vegetable garden that I enjoy cultivating and then creating tasty recipes from the harvest.

Laura Lussier
Admin & BAM

FUN FACT
My husband and I used to live in a camper and travel the country with his family doing children’s evangelism. Because of that, I’ve been to 46 of 50 US states.

Liz Defrain
Speaker Team Lead

FUN FACT
At my wedding, they played the Wedding March for my twin sister.

Mackenzie McLain
Social Media Manager

FUN FACT
I lead worship at my church.

Monica Moore-Deer
Country Coach

FUN FACT
My all time favorite movie is “My Fair Lady” and I actually performed as Eliza Doolittle in a pageant in high school and won the talent category singing “Wouldn’t It Be Lovely”

Sheri Hawley
Intercessory Team Leader

FUN FACT
I am Noni to TEN practically perfect grandchildren! I also married my college sweetheart.

Tanya McKinley
Country Coach

FUN FACT
I LOVE snow.

Traci Mitchell
Admin

FUN FACT
I proudly embrace grandma hobbies. Needlepoint and quilting are two of my favorite ways to relax.