Patty Santos
Creative Programming & BLAST Director

About Me... 
I have been married for 10 years and I have two beautiful little girls. I love to act, sing, read, run and dance crazy with my children!

I am in Children's Ministries because…
I love to use the gifts the Lord has given me to serve Him and all the kids that come our way!

My favorite Bible Verse is…
“The mind controlled by the sinful nature is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 and “Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” Psalm 119:165
Anything on PEACE!

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Brittany DiGuiseppi 
Head Lead

My name is Brittany DiGuiseppi and this will be my 9th summer at BLAST! I graduated from Biola University with a degree in Sociology and am currently earning a Masters in Education and teaching credential at Biola. In my free time I enjoy running, biking, swimming, snowboarding, watching hockey, and being with my friends.

Chris Gadd 
Lead

About me…
My name is Chris Gadd and I am a senior at Cal Baptist University studying Education with a minor in Math. My goal is to teach junior high mathematics. In my free time I like to snowboard, go to the beach, watch movies, and go to Angels & Ducks games.

Lolly Kientz
My name is Lollie Kientz and I am a mom of two amazing girls that are 4 and 6. I have a passion for kids and crafting so this summer I am looking forward to being able to bring these passions together through BLAST. I love mocha frappes from McDonalds and dance parties in the kitchen with my family.

Marie Homan 
Administrative Assistant

About me…
My name is Marie Holman and I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Point Loma Nazarene University and am currently working on my credential and Master's in Education. During the school year I work with high school students sharing with them God's love and the beauty of his creation. God has given me a passion to love his children and I am so blessed to work as the BLAST Admin this summer.

Amanda Hamilton 
My name is Amanda Hamilton and I can’t wait to start BLAST! I am a Child and Adolescent Development major at Cal State Fullerton. I love going to the beach, kayaking, hiking and just about anything outside. I love traveling and just being active! 

Claire Prentice

James Goodwin
My name is James Goodwin and I am going to be a sophomore at Azusa Pacific University. I am a History major and hope to be a high school teacher or professor one day. I love wakeboarding along with being in the outdoors; hiking and camping etc. I will play disc golf whenever the opportunity is given. I am also very excited for BLAST to start!

Kaitlyn Herrscher
My name is Kaitlyn Herrscher and I am going to be a freshmen at UCSD in the fall. I attended YLHS where I was privileged to be a part of the very first graduating class. In my free time I am usually working on ASB related activities, hanging out with my family or friends, or searching for new fun places to eat. I love the Lord and cannot wait to serve Him through children's ministries!

Lauren Coryell

My name is Lauren Coryell and I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in finance, and I am currently a substitute teacher/daycare worker at a middle school in Yorba Linda. This will be my 7th summer working at BLAST! In my free time I love to snowboard, ride my bike, and play volleyball at the beach. I'm a huge hockey fan, go Ducks! In a lot of ways I'm just a big kid myself and I can't wait for the summer to start!

Michael Shapiro
My name is Michael Shapiro and I am going to be a junior at Cal Baptist with a History major and Pre-Med. Most of my time is spent playing sports outdoors or watching movies. I am a small group leader at EV Free Fullerton for junior high and a huge Lakers fan. A funny fact would be that I broke my arm bowling.

Nicole Glenn
My name is Nicole Glenn and I'm a nursing student who just completed her freshman year at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. Besides studying, I was involved in the choir there and one of the things I love to do is sing, for fun and in worship. I enjoy being with my wonderful family and friends, babysitting my cousins, and watching movies, I simply love having fun! I'm so excited for this summer, and I'm sure BLAST will make it even better.

Rachel Matson
My name is Rachael Matson and I am currently attending California Baptist University and am enrolled to start at the CBU School of Nursing in the fall. When I am not studying away, I like to do anything outdoors. Some of my favorite things to do are playing volleyball and going hiking! I also love the color pink and enjoy eating delicious watermelon! Lastly, but most importantly, I love God with all my heart and love to serve Him in all I do.

Sarah Aungst
My name is Sarah Aungst and I am going to be a Sophomore at Biola University where I study Christian Ministries with a Youth Emphasis, and a minor in Biblical Studies. My favorite things to do include anything active. I like to longboard, hike, play sports, cook, and just goof around with my friends. One funny fact about me is that I am addicted to Slurpees!

Tyler Creasman
My name is Tyler Creasman and I am moving on to my second year at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (Go Mustangs!) My mom, dad, and brother live in Singapore, where we've been since 2001. I enjoy almost anything that has to do with the outdoors, and I love good food. (If you know where the authentic Chinese food is in California, please tell me!).