AWPC Staff

Jennifer has a Bachelor’s degree in English and Communication from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and a Master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She has more than 20 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, including working as the Development Director at Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life. She and her husband recently moved to his home state of Michigan to be closer to family. When not exploring her new state, she can be found cheering on the University of Michigan football team, gardening, or reading. Jennifer is honored to be leading a Christ-centered ministry that provides life-affirming choices and support to women and men facing unplanned or difficult pregnancies.

Lindsey has a Bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She has worked with non-profits that focus on supporting families and children for the past 9 years. She loves reading books, drinking coffee, and going on adventures with her family. At AWPC, Lindsey’s passion is to support and build up mothers.

Alyssa has been at AWPC since 2013, and says she is still amazed by the growth and testimonies God orchestrates here every single year. When she’s not at work, she is riding her bike, baking bread, crafting, or seeking out trendy coffee shops. She has also enjoyed being a leader at a local Bible study.

Adrienne graduated from Macomb Community College in 2012.  She has three children, ages 20, 18 and 15.  She and her husband have been married for twenty-two years.  Adrienne feels blessed to be a part of such important work in God’s Kingdom and sharing the love and hope of Jesus with the clients who come into AWPC and are lost and hurting.

Emily graduated from Madonna University with her Bachelor of Science degree in 2004. She later graduated from Oakland Community College with an Associate's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in 2015 and is registered in 3 specialties (AB, OB, Vascular). Emily is married with three daughters and she and her husband host house church in their home every week. She feels blessed to be a part of AWPC in that she can show clients that there is hope.

Jerry has worked in accounting for over forty years. He has been married over fifty years and has five children, twenty-two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Jerry received Jesus as his Savior at the age of twenty-two. He enjoys reading and is a lifelong learner.

Nancy is a married mother of two.  She enjoys gardening, cards, biking and volunteering at her church, in her community, and at AWPC.

Tirzah started out as volunteer in 2019, then was hired on as Receptionist in 2020, and later, Administrative Assistant in 2021. Her latest position as Medical Receptionist came as a welcome change in 2024. Tirzah loves the meaningful mission and the positive atmosphere at AWPC where she can freely express her insights and devotion to Jesus as His follower.