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OUR MISSION

We create resources and spaces that empower women to discover who God is, understand who He made them to be, and live out their God-given purpose.

Our Story

It’s often true that the greatest ideas are birthed out of our deepest hurt. And Lane of Roses is no exception. 

At 23, our founder Katie hit rock bottom. She threw her hands in the air and said, “God, I quit! Following you might be hard and 

boring, but it’s better than this!” But when Katie read the Bible, she found that God wasn't a distant, unapproachable dictator; He was a passionate, gracious Creator who loved her and offered her a new life. Through faith, God gave her a new identity–He made her on purpose and for a purpose.

This concept of being made on purpose and for a purpose became our lifeline. And Lane of Roses was born. In 2005, on the campus of the University of Kentucky, Lane of Roses began in sorority houses, where hundreds of women learned what it means to have a relationship with God and what it looks like when we choose to live a life for His purposes, not our own. 

These interactions were what inspired our founder to start a website and a blog, where women from all over the world could share their story and help others understand that no matter how broken, no matter how lost, no matter how weak…God can, and will, use His people. 

This website began reaching women all over the world, and the Lane of Roses Community grew and grew. In 2015, Lane of Roses was officially incorporated into a 501c3 non-profit organization and in 2016, Katie hired the first full-time staff member. 

Lane of Roses has grown from a dream into a reality with a staff of more than twelve women working towards the same mission: helping others understand their God-given purpose! 

OUR STAFF TEAM

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HR and Community Engagement Director
pop culture guru, plant lover,
and friend to all animals 

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Purpose Project Director
lover of the outdoors, journal keeper, living room dance party enthusiast

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Virtual Discipleship Coordinator 
human and dog momma, collector of fun socks, and a world traveler 

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Community Engagement Coordinator 
traveler, music lover, workout junkie

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Associate Executive Director
chick-flick lover, avid reader, wife, momma to a tiny extrovert

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MCKENNA FEY

Marriage & Family Therapy Associate
wife, cat mom, reader, home renovator, hiker, researcher, embroiderer, beginner piano player

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NICOLE GREER

Clinical Therapist, MSW, CSW
Mom to 2 and 4 legged kids, traveler, nature admirer,
memory collector, snow skier, and dreamer

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Marketing Coordinator
bio coming soon...

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Discipleship Coordinator 
bio coming soon...

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Care Connections Facilitator 
Creative, artist, health enthusiast, lover of nature and most animals.  

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HANNAH PEÑALVA

Counseling and Therapy Services Coordinator
plant and human mom, army wife, deep conversationalist, karaoke boss

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Executive Director
wife, momma, disney-obsessed, believer of dreaming God- sized dreams

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Discipleship Coordinator
hiking enthusiast, lover of sunrises, christmas, and old-fashioned snail mail

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Bookkeeper 
Wifey, Frenchie mama, Harley riding, flower enthusiast & lover of the outdoors just living her best life blessed by God

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brooke
Allen

Board Member

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Brianna Carter

Secretary

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Kelsey
Durrenberg

Treasurer

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Maria
Eaton

Board Member

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Audrey
Kaffenberger

Board Member

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Bev
Nickels

Board Chair

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Rebekah
Perryman

President

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Jennifer Quillen

Board Member

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Katie
Simpson

Board Member

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Nicole
Sloane

Board Member

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Ayngelea
Stevens

Board Member

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Allyson
Wellman

Board Member

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