Joelle serves the RespectTeam in many ways, primarily assisting in day-day operations. Joelle trains our speakers, coordinates with schools to schedule our presentations, helps organize our events, and keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Joelle has a long history of training, curriculum development, and overseeing processes that makes her a phenomenal fit for her role within the RespectTeam.

Jordan has spent the last decade serving the next generation. He has invested in youth groups, been a basketball coach, a middle school teacher and now the RT ED.

Jordan envisions a future where mental health, especially concerning our youth, is destigmatized and that our youth have access to necessary resources. He believes RespectTeam will play a huge role at accomplishing this goal and improving the mind, heart and community of our next generation.

He currently resides in Fort Wayne where he remains active with his community and enjoys spending time with loved ones whenever he can.

Jennifer Barnes is a licensed K-6 educator with over 14 years experience in the field.

She dedicated several years to being a stay-at-home mom to her daughter Sophie, whom she considers a gift from God. Since 2017, Jennifer has been a speaker for The Respect Team. She is passionate about mental health and suicide prevention, driven by personal losses she has endured.

Since the age of 17, Jennifer has been impacting her community by facilitating a suicide loss survivor support group called We the Living and working with educational non-profits. She trains individuals and students in wellness programs. Jennifer is a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Master Trainer and a Lutheran Foundation Mental Health Advocate.

Her dream is to help students recognize their potential, respect themselves and others, advocate for themselves, and equip themselves with strategies to cope with stress and build healthier relationships.