Keynote Speakers

  • Julie Thomas

    Julie is the Founder of The Madness of Motherhood, and is driven by a deep desire for moms to know and experience the life-changing love of Jesus in their own lives. She is a pastor’s wife and her husband, Joel, serves as the Lead Pastor of Harbor Church. They have four children, both adopted and biological, and are so grateful to call Colorado home.

  • Annabelle Nakabiri Ssebakijje

    Annabelle is the Founder and Executive Director of The Remnant Generation (TRG). TRG is a faith based ministry dedicated to the healing, restoration and empowerment for survivors of sexual abuse and teen moms across the African community.

  • Kayla Maxey

    Kayla loves serving as the Family Life Pastor at Harbor Church, where she is passionate about supporting children and families, meeting them where they are in their unique journeys. She is married to Cole and is the proud mom of Georgia, Wyatt, and Levi. Kayla finds joy in spending time with her dog, Hamilton Porter, and creating perfectly imperfect pottery in her free time.

  • Joy Summers (Emcee)

    Joy, from Nashville, Tennessee, is the Midday Show Host at WayFM and can be heard weekdays on 101.9 Denver’s WayFM. She’s a pastor’s wife, mom to two little ones, and secretly dreams of being a Disney Princess. Joy loves speaking honestly about life’s struggles and relationships, believing faith is a journey where we learn and grow together.

Panel Speakers

  • Kathryn Dougherty

    Kathryn enjoys supporting kids, teens, adults, and couples through her work as a therapist with Lighthouse Therapy Team. She is passionate about helping her clients navigate challenges, overcome barriers, and build meaningful, fulfilling lives. Kathryn has been married to Brendon for 22 years, and they have two teenagers, Cavin and Kylah. Kathryn loves spending time with her family, curling up on the couch with her dog and a good book, and getting outdoors whenever possible.

  • Brenda Evans

    Brenda is thankful to be a Colorado native and has worked as a Physical Therapist since 1983. She raised two sons to adulthood and, as a single mother, is well-acquainted with the absolute joys and absolute sorrows that come with being a mom.  Brenda also knows well the "secret" that the job of motherhood never really ends. Jesus has been her guiding light through it all. He saved her once, but He rescues her every day.

  • Allie Hood

    Allie, a Tennessee native, has called Denver home for the past three years. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Stone Hood, Harbor's youth pastor, exploring the outdoors, hosting friends, and cuddling with her two cats. While she is a career-driven young professional, Allie is especially passionate about youth ministry and dedicates much of her time to mentoring and investing in the next generation of believers.

  • Myndee Malone

    Myndee is a Special Education Teacher with ten years of experience. Myndee also serves on Harbor Church's worship team. Myndee and her college sweetheart, Brian, a local police officer, are the proud parents of two active boys, Colton (5) and Hudson (3). She finds her greatest fulfillment in the simple joys of life: camping trips, sharing meals with friends, and visiting the mountains when she can.

  • Shanna Schmitz

    Shanna is happily married to Rick, and together they have four grown children—three of whom are married, bringing truly wonderful additions into the family. They're proud grandparents to five sweet grandchildren, with the sixth arriving in 2026! Shanna enjoys serving alongside Rick in their local church, loves spending time with people, being near the water, settling in with a good book, and most of all, helping others feel deeply loved and seen—by her and by Jesus.

  • Beth Sheveland

    Having walked with Jesus for many years, Beth and her husband, Mark, have found great joy in having a home away from home for many, as well as being able to travel to the corners of the world on multiple mission trips. Whether seeing the world through the lens of international students who have come to Boulder to study English or through the perspective of Christ followers in faraway places, Beth's walk with Jesus has been impacted by these dear friends. Being known by these friends as Mama Beth, Auntie Beth, Miss Beth has been sweet, but the greatest is being known as Mom and Grammy to her favorite people.