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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
I met my husband when I was 13 years old and we’ve been married 34 years and counting. My love language is “gifts”. Coffee is sort of like a love language too.

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
Assistant Director

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.

Sheri Hawley
Intercessory Team Leader

Sheri loves serving the body of Christ! Whether as teacher, pastor, conference speaker, or church planter this ordained minister finds real joy helping others connect in meaningful ways to the Creator and to one another.

FUN FACT
Our three daughters married wonderful men and promptly set about providing us with TEN practically perfect grandchildren!  With six boys and four girls, every celebration at our house is Loud.

Laurita Rivera
Creative Director & Spanish Coordinator

Laurita is an international speaker and graphic designer with a heart to inspire women to discover their identity in Christ. Her passion is to encourage girls and women to give their lives to the Lord and serve Him with boldness, no matter their age or background. Laurita began her journey of serving the Lord in Mexico during her childhood and has been in ministry for over 10 years.

FUN FACT
I may be the only Mexican who does not eat avocados but don’t judge me, that just means more for you! 

Alanna Fresquez
Executive Assistant

Alanna is a graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University with a BA in Children and Family Ministries. She is a pastors kid which lead her to be involved in ministry since the age of 12. Her passion is seeing others who don’t know Christ become fully devoted followers of him.

FUN FACT
I do not like coffee, but I love coffee flavored things like tiramisu and coffee cake. I do LOVE matcha and all things tea!