Lindsay Batesmith (she/her)

Cambodia 2015-2016

I am a Cambodia alum, and proud to say that I still eat Khmer food regularly (though I can't make it quite the same as my Khmer friends did). My day (and often night and weekend) job is to be the pastor of Rejoice Lutheran Church in Erie, Colorado. Rejoice is working to become a community hub where we are which means I'm learning all sorts of things about gardening and bee keeping. I live with my wife and our hyperactive dog who we're trying desperately to train as a therapy dog. I love to get outside am grateful I get to hike, ski, walk, and bike through the seasons each year. 

Sara Larson (she/her)

Central Europe 2023-2024

Sara (she/her) is from Colorado. She was a YAGM for the 2023-2024 year in Central Europe, living in Budapest, Hungary. She currently lives in Littleton, CO and works at the adoption agency/nonprofit she was adopted through. Sara is very excited to meet you all!

Leah Moat (she/her)

Mexico 2018-2019

Hi, I'm Leah (she/her), and I'm an '18-19 YAGM Mexico alum! I grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College. During YAGM, I lived in Mexico City, splitting my time between an ecumenical social justice organization and a legal clinic for female migrants. Post YAGM, I earned my Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology, spent two years working with the CDC in Guatemala, and am now back in Minnesota working for a public health research center. I love traveling, reading, cooking, camping, working out, and watching women's basketball! I'm so excited to be re-connecting with YAGM and the next cohort of volunteers! 

Henry Elling (he/him)

Cambodia 2017-2018

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Christiana Gianetta (she/her)

Cambodia 2018-2019

Currently an English as a Foreign Language Teacher in Massachusetts. 

Sarah Weaver (she/her)

Senegal 2019-2020

Sarah Weaver (she/her) works as an Innovation Partner for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She lives in Spirit Lake, Iowa at the beautiful Lutheran Lakeside Camp on the stolen lands of the Wahpeton and Sioux nations. Originally from Texas, Sarah received a degree in Choral Music Education from Baylor University. A large part of her identity was formed through working at 3 Lutheran Outdoor Ministry camps and volunteering for a year in Senegal through the Young Adults in Global Mission program. She previously worked at the ELCA Churchwide Office as the Special Projects Coordinator for Young Adult Ministry, specializing in the development and implementation of new programs. Sarah is passionate about innovation, equipping and empowering young people, and proclaiming justice in the church. She has a certificate for Climate Justice and Faith, is a Level 1 Coach in the ELCA, and has completed courses on Equity Based Design. In her free time you can find her singing, reading, hiking, playing games, and hanging out with her partner and dog!