The Team

GYCSE 2021-22 Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for the overall operation of GYC. Volunteering their time, this committee is a diverse group of Adventist university students with majors from theology to music to business, who are committed to the message and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Ilcias Vargas, Jr.

President

Major:
Theology

Jasiel Castro

General VP

Major:
Psychology

Rhonda Grakov

VP of Resources

Major:
Religious Studies, Pre-Medicine

Justin Mertz

VP of Public Relations

Major:
Theology

Dawson Stephens

VP of Evangelism

Major:
Nursing

Summer Dekle

VP of Logistics

Major:
Undecided

Rhett Seitz

VP of Regions

Major:
Pastoral Care

GYCSE Advisory Board

The Advisory Board for GYCSE volunteer their time to ensure the smooth operation of the organization and offer crucial support, provide stability, and give needed advice. Dr. Hasel and Seth Shaffer have been with the organization for several years.

Michael Hasel, Ph.D.

Professor of Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
Director, Institute of Archaeology
Curator, Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum
Co-Director, The Fourth Expedition to Lachish

Seth Shaffer

Thatcher Farm Manager, Periodicals Manager at McKee Library at Southern Adventist University