Aubrey is a powerful, alive, and free human being. She has been a part of Youth for Freedom for the past 15 years, and now owns the program. The person she is today is a direct result of her experience in this work. She is genuinely excited about life and all of the possibilities in it. She shows up and takes things head on with a fun and commanding presence. Aubrey is committed to changing what it means to be a human being and creating a new world for her children and others to live into. She puts herself out there and does what she says she will. She lives her life boldly and with alacrity. Her commitment is to YFF succeeding and with velocity.

Zackary loves to explore anything and everything and has a huge curiosity for life. He has passed on his love of questions to his three small children. “Why” is a constant phrase in the Taylor household. His abilty to ask questions has allowed for Zackary to become a creation master. He creates from nothing and can link things together that seem impossible. He loves working with youth and showing them new ways of thinking and being. Some of his favortie ways to create include: legos, drawing, and websites. He is committed to living a full life surrounded by community. He embodies YFF’s value to “Be Awesome.”

Valarie lives in Colorado where she spends summers hiking and camping, and winters snowboarding the Grand Mesa.  She loves to immerse herself in a good book, and even more when there are friends to discuss it with.  She has participated in Youth For Freedom since 2012, both as a youth and a counselor.  The principles of self education, self reflection, and continual gradual improvement have been a foundation stone in her desire to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. 

Jed is a passionate learner and a master of intuition. He is gifted in his ability to find clarity by courageously evaluating circumstances and being willing to do whatever it takes to take the next step. Jed first attended YFF in 2006 and has served in several youth leadership capacities including counselor, session director, keynote speaker and mentor. He learned a love for reading in YFF and has learned to
find wisdom from a wide selection of genres. He has pursued his childhood dream of becoming an engineer and works manufacturing jet engines. He believes in every person’s power to bring light to their families as he experiences continual renewal in his own relationships. Guided by many mentors through his life he has learned the power of decisiveness and commitment which liberate the soul and bring freedom to every aspect of life.

Awesome info on Pam coming soon! 

Awesome info on Sydney coming soon!