meet the staff

Zach is from St. Louis, Missouri and graduated from Mizzou in 2024 with a Bachelor's in Management. He's spent the last 5 years in Columbia as a KLIFE volunteer and staffer, playing and coaching water polo, and discipling the next generation.

Jade is a Nebraska girl through and through! She graduated from Nebraska in 2025 and is currently attending the Kanakuk Institute. She loves coffee, discipleship, and basketball! Both are working this summer at Kanakuk K-west and will join us this August!

Austin Poling • chapter director

"Hey everyone my name is Austin Poling! I was born and raised in the Fort Worth, Texas area until I moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma to attend school and play basketball at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. While in college, I volunteered with KLIFE and had other ministry opportunities where I fell in love with student ministry.

I'm married to my amazing wife, Mallory where we spend our free time reading, watching movies, and hanging out with friends. I also enjoy board games, card games, and any excuse for a competition.”

Hannah Mason • Women's director

“Hi, I’m Hannah Mason! I grew up in Bentonville, Arkansas, and studied Biology at Baylor University (sic ’em!). After graduating, I completed a postgraduate program in biblical leadership at the Kanakuk Institute—where I also met my amazing husband, Luke.

I’m passionate about people, discipleship, great books, and a good cup of coffee. These days, Luke and I live life alongside our two beloved cats, Beans and Mellie.”