Meet the 2026 Team!!
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Lili Rangel
CO-LEADER
Lili is a Sophomore at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying Intercultural Studies and minoring in Exercise Science. She is trusting in the Lord as she plans to do full-time missions overseas teaching kids to play sports. Lili grew up in a military family however, she calls Virginia her home. A few of her favorite things are serving abroad, coffee, thrifting, sunsets, being in the outdoors and most importantly Jesus! This is her second time going to Colombia, the first time she completely fell in love with the community, place and ministry on the island. She is super excited to see how God will continue to move through peoples lives over there, and see God's goodness! -
Daniel Lessa
CO-LEADER
Daniel is a Junior at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying Business Management & Administration 3+2 (B.A. & M.B.A.). He was born and raised in a small island in the Amazon (Brazil), and most of his time was spent serving in church and doing mission trips in the Amazon as a translator alongside enjoying sports. This is his second time going back to Colombia with CMGlobal, yet this time as one of the leaders. His passion for Missions grew alongside his understanding of the Lord and he is looking forward to return to Colombia and share God’s love in accordance to His will.
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Keysha Maitre
Keysha is a sophomore at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying Exercise Science on the pre-occupational therapy track. She grew up on Long Island, New York, surrounded by a close-knit family, which played a big role in shaping who she is today. Growing up, she learned the importance of compassion, hard work, and putting others before herself. Keysha has a heart for serving and loves opportunities that allow her to step outside of her comfort zone and connect with people in meaningful ways. She is excited to see how God will move during her time in Colombia and is expectant for all that He has planned, both in and through her.
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Caitlynn Ficke
Caitlynn is a freshman at Palm Peach Atlantic University studying elementary education and ministry leadership. She grew up in Tokyo Japan and Washington state. She spent a lot of her time playing beach volleyball, and going on runs and spending time with friends and family. I have an identical twin sister. Caitlynn has so much love for children and loves being able to serve the Lord, through trips and through ministry. She is so blessed and excited to see what God has in store during the trip!
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Enoch Lopez
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Soraya Leon
Soraya is a Sophomore at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying history with minor in communication and planning to go into law afterwards. She grew up in South Florida surrounded by much family and love. You will most likely find her climbing up a tree, playing soccer, reading, playing music, crocheting or baking. Soraya loves serving in various ministries for children and plans to help with Adoption or Social Welfare when she finishes law school. She is so honored to be a part of this mission trip to Colombia and cannot wait to be see how God uses her life to serve others in the future!
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Jack Blair
Jack Blair is a senior majoring in business economics with a minor in intercultural studies. Jack is a returner to this trip, he was one of the first teams to be sent out. He loves doing anything outdoors, listening to music, hanging with friends, and food! Jack has a strong passion for helping others and hopes to use that for missions one day.
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Collette Zavada
Collette is a freshman at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying Business Administration with a minor in Spanish. She is from Lakeland, Florida and loves fashion design, basketball, and spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs. Collette loves to serve the Lord through making others feel seen and cared for as our Heavenly Father sees and cares for us. She is excited to go on her first mission trip to Colombia and is waiting expectantly and praying for all of the ways he will move while our team is there.
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Joel Graden
Joel is a senior at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying Marine Biology with a focus on fish species. He grew up in Dickson, Tennessee, where he spent much of his life wanting to be a vet but found a passion for marine animals. Joel loves getting to work as a divemaster and talks about sharing God's underwater world and the beauty of its creation. Joel has a heart for missions and loves serving the Lord through trips that allow him to connect with others and share His love. He is excited to see all that God has in store during his time in Colombia.
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Arianna Khan
Arianna is a sophomore at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying Psychology with a minor in Ministry. She grew up in Tampa Florida and has lived there her whole life. She spent a lot of her time growing up going to the beach and making new friends. Arianna has a big heart for the nations and wants to tells those who live in a broken place about who Jesus is and how much He loves them. She loves serving the Lord and being able to spread the love and joy of the Lord through missions trips. She loves Jesus so much and she is so expectant on what God is going to do in Colombia.
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Tyler Forscht
This is Tyler Forscht. He is a Sophomore at Palm Beach Atlantic University, pursuing a major in finance and minor in communications. This is his second time going on this mission trip to Colombia with CMGlobal. He grew up in Pennsylvania and enjoys sports, and hanging out with friends. Fun Fact about Tyler is he sweats when he eats candy.
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Ella Spell
Ella is a sophomore at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying Psychology with a minor in Spanish. She grew up in Florida and loves to be outside, at the beach, and with her friends. Ella has a heart for missions and loves serving the Lord through trips that allow her to connect with others and share His love. She went to Colombia last year and is excited to return and see what the Lord has in store for this year!
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Aaliyah Durant
Aaliyah is a senior at Palm Beach Atlantic University studying Ministry Leadership with a minor in Next Generation and Families. She grew up in Florida,where she spent her time traveling with her family and going to all the sports games. Aaliyah has a heart to pour into people and loves serving the Lord through ministering to Next Generation, sharing God’s love with everyone. This will be her first missions trip and she’s super excited to be apart of what the Lord’s doing in Columbia!
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Eamon Kreider
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