GIVE
Director
Caitlin Zyskowski
Director
Caitlin was introduced to Young Life while in high school, and then become a volunteer leader to high school girls and teen moms through YoungLives. She worked alongside Young Life internationally and has devoted herself to raising funds for programs across the globe. She joined Young Life staff in 2019 after working in a variety of development roles with nonprofits and foundations. Caitlin is focused on aligning the mission of foundations with the mission of Young Life to share the Gospel across the world.
Call: (719) 381-1846 or E-mail: czyskowski@sc.younglife.org
U.S. Field Initiatives
Jason Bush
Senior Grant Coordinator
Jason went to his first Young Life High School club in 1990 and started his relationship with Jesus through the amazing contact work of his devoted leaders. He served for four years as a college leader and student staff. After college, Jason spent a few years in Landscape Architecture but was quickly called back to the ministry, serving five years as a church youth director and then 15 years as a Young Life Area Director. Jason joined the FE Team in July of 2021 and loves getting to serve staff across the mission. Jason worked closely with his grant coordinator throughout his time as an Area Director with much success. Now, he works to serve the staff with the care and attention given to him! Jason is married to Emily and has two children.
Call: (719) 381-1919 or E-mail: jbush@sc.younglife.org
Mary Brehm
Grant Coordinator
Mary is a Grant Coordinator supporting U.S. field staff. Her goal is to empower local areas up through divisional initiatives to build lasting relationships with foundations, increasing overall sustainable funding.
Call: (719) 381-1888 or E-mail: mbrehm@sc.younglife.org
Melanie Kuoch
Grant Coordinator
Melanie came to know Jesus through the unwavering support and love of her Young Life leader. During college, she served as a leader, team leader, and student staff. After graduation, she worked with various Christian non-profits before returning to Young Life as Field Staff for YoungLives in Nashville and New York City. In this role, she collaborated with her team on grants to support young mothers and their children. Currently, Melanie serves as a Grant Coordinator with the Foundation Engagement team, leveraging her field experience to effectively support each area and the unique stories they aim to convey.
Call: (719) 867-3634 or Email: mkuoch@sc.younglife.org
National and International Initiatives
Alyssa Alderman
Senior Grant Coordinator
Alyssa joined the Foundations Engagement team after 6 years of serving on the Young Life Africa/Middle development team. She is excited about the immense growth of Young Life internationally as incredible leaders all over the globe reach teenagers with the gospel. Alyssa works to assist these international teams with grants for Young Life programs to further their ministry impact. She is married to Grant, and has three children.
Call: (719) 381-1826 or E-mail: aalderman@sc.younglife.org
Travis Johnson
Senior Grant Coordinator
Travis is a 19-year Young Life Mission Services veteran. While his responsibilities include foundation research, grant writing, coaching, and program development, he likes to sum it up this way: he’s a storyteller, and he works to equip talented Young Life staff to tell the stories of their mission well. Travis is the Senior Grant Coordinator for high-capacity U.S. charitable foundations. He is married to Charis and has two children.
Call: (719) 867-3579 or Email: tajohnson@sc.younglife.org
