Meet Our Team

We help you lead with grace.

The team at Connected Families wakes up every day to care for, inspire, and equip parents to receive and pass on God’s grace and truth by imparting a biblical, memorable and transformational framework for parenting. This committed team pours itself into helping you parent with confidence and lead with grace.

Connected Families runs on EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System), where the Visionary/Integrator Duo (Jim/Anna) creates Rocket Fuel. Learn more about EOS and our EOS Implementer, Joel Swanson.

Chad, and Lynne make up the balance of the Leadership Team. They all bring their years of experience and their strong desire to build healthy homes and Christ-centered families.

Leadership Team

Jim Jackson

President, Co-Founder, & Visionary

Lynne Jackson

Co-Founder, Special Content

Anna Braasch

Executive Director & Integrator

Stacy Bellward

Content & Marketing Director, Podcast Host

Chad Hayenga

Director of Education & Equipping

The Connected Families Team

Some members of our team are permanent employees, and others work with us on a contract basis, all ranging from 5 – 32 hours a week. Regardless of employment status or hours, each member brings their full heart, skills, and energy to serving the parents in the Connected Families Community.

Development & Operations Team

Our Development & Operations team ensures the seamless functioning of Connected Families by managing all the behind-the-scenes details. From finance to IT to fundraising, this dedicated team leads our organization with excellence and precision.

Anna Braasch

Executive Director & Integrator

Jim Jackson

President, Co-Founder, & Visionary

Sara McNutt

Operations Manager

Sharon Meschke

Financial Administrator

Content & Marketing Team

The Content & Marketing team is at the heart of our mission, crafting and distributing all Connected Families content. With thoughtfulness and intentionality, they nurture and support parents through our podcast, weekly articles, private online community, emails, social media, and online courses.

Stacy Bellward

Content & Marketing Director, Podcast Host

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Marketing Specialist – Contractor

Jen Berge

Content Manager

Jacquie Danz

Marketing Coordinator

Heidi Eaton

Podcast Manager

Lynne Jackson

Co-Founder, Special Content

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SEO & Content Strategist – Contractor

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Social Media Manager & Community Moderator

Education & Equipping Team

Our Education & Equipping team is responsible for overseeing our Certified Parent Coaching and Ministry Partner programs. As we expand our global network of Certified Parent Coaches and Partners, this dynamic team strategically builds the infrastructure needed to bring the transformative Connected Families Framework to communities worldwide.

Chad Hayenga

Director of Education & Equipping

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Alice Lo

Parent Coach Instructor – Contractor

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Parent Coach

Lanell Plath

Equipping & Education Manager

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Parent Coach

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Parent Coach Instructors – Contractors

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Parent Coach Instructor – Contractor

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Partnership Program Manager

Additional Certified Parent Coaches

Check out the worldwide community of other Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches.

Board Members

These faithful members use their skills and knowledge to guide Connected Families toward long-term health. Learn more.

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Secretary

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Robert Mitchell

Treasurer & Board Chair

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Trevor Thurling

Member, Fundraising Committee Chair

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