All staff & volunteers are background-checked, trained & passionate about investing in the lives of adolescents.

New Canaan Leadership

Meet our Leaders

Since 1941, Young Life has empowered caring adults to invest in the lives of adolescents, as mentors and friends. Young Life leaders show up to support students, talk about life and faith, and help execute Young Life events. You can find Young Life leaders cheering on students at football games, grabbing coffee with students at Starbucks, or leading Small Groups.

  • Lauren Dobbinson

    Young Life Staff Associate

  • Raquel Harrison

    Volunteer Leader, High School

  • Heidi Gregory

    Volunteer Leader, High School

  • Sarah Dugal

    Sarah Dugal

    Volunteer Leader, Middle School

  • Jonathan Small

    Volunteer Leader, Middle School

Young Life Committee (Board) is comprised of local committed adults — often parents, Young Life alumni, and community leaders — who work with Young Life staff to shape the vision for how to best serve adolescents in their community. Those on committee leverage their time & talents to provide financial, administrative, and moral support to the Young Life ministry in their community.

Meet our Committee

  • Scott & Raquel Harrison

    Committee Chair & Church Relations Chair

  • Jonathan & Katie Small

    Leader Care Chairs

  • Karlie Reitano

    Events Chair

  • Jacqueline Harmody

    Prayer Chair

  • Marcus & Terria Meyer

    Finance Chair & Committee Member

  • Sean Kelley

    Community Engagement Chair

  • Mark & Christine Brookfield

    Committee Member

  • Kristina Walsh

    Service Chair

  • Michael Skovira

    Committee Member