Elizabeth began her journey with Adelante Thrift by chance, but quickly found a family within the team. As interim store manager, she brings heart and firsthand insight into the store’s daily impact. Her deep commitment to community and uplifting others through kindness and connection makes her a vital advocate for Adelante’s mission of dignity and support.
Originally from Southern California, Mark is a lifelong thrifter with a background in skateboarding and clothing design. He brings creativity, curiosity, and a genuine love for people to his work at Adelante Thrift.
Mark believes thrift is about more than shopping — it’s about connection, stories, and shared human experience.
A long-time professor and community advocate, Lori brings decades of leadership in education and development. She joined the board to champion Adelante Thrift’s role in empowering families and creating community through affordable shopping. Her passion for justice and human dignity aligns closely with the mission to serve refugees and uplift neighborhoods.
With a master’s in international development and a powerful personal story as a former refugee, Elena brings global insight and deep empathy to the board. Her leadership in community transformation is driven by lived experience and faith. She joined Adelante Thrift to help translate individual stories into systemic, hopeful change.
Ben is a senior leader at Garmin with a passion for problem-solving and data-driven impact. He joined the board to help steward Adelante Thrift’s resources toward long-term sustainability while remaining true to its mission. His engineering mind brings thoughtful analysis to strategic decisions that affect both operations and people.
David is a marketing entrepreneur who specializes in building mission-aligned businesses. Drawn to Adelante Thrift’s sustainable model for ministry impact, he joined the board to help elevate its digital presence and operational clarity. His heart for underserved families and firsthand experience with nonprofit funding challenges make him a natural fit.
Founder of Mission Adelante and Adelante Thrift, Jarrett has devoted his life to building cross-cultural community and discipleship. With a deep love for KCK’s immigrant families, he envisioned Thrift as both a resource and a relational bridge. His leadership continues to shape the store’s purpose and long-term impact.
As CEO of Soleran, Grady brings deep business acumen and a heart for kingdom impact. His experience building sustainable ventures fuels his passion for Adelante Thrift’s mission. He serves to help the store grow its influence while staying rooted in generosity, dignity, and ministry support.
Blake & Associates supports Adelante Thrift by helping connect quality homes and estate transitions with a purpose-driven second life. Their partnership helps ensure more goods stay in the community and support meaningful work opportunities.
