LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Anchor & Vine Global Outreach is guided by experienced leaders committed to wisdom, accountability, and faithful stewardship. Our leadership reflects a cross-section of experience in crisis response, pastoral care, military and law enforcement service, counseling, emergency management, and executive leadership.

Together, this team stewards the mission with humility, clarity, and a long-term view toward formation, readiness, and faithful presence.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

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    Michael-John R. Waite, CIPM II, EPS

    Founder | Chief Executive Officer

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    Kaela Klinker

    Chief Operating Officer

DIRECTORS & PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

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    Jessica Blankenship

    Director | Critical Response Teams

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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    Christian Klinker

    Board Chairman | Pastoral Care | Digital Media

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    Alex Killian

    Board Vice Chairman | Family Programs

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    Chad Clark

    Board Treasurer | Theological & Financial Stewardship

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    William Perry

    Board Member | CIPM II, EPS | Safety & Security

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    Scott Thomson

    Board Secretary | Physical Projects