Rachael VanderWerf serves as a Regional Administrator for the region. Rachael was introduced to Young Life in college by her husband Mark. From the start, Rachael appreciated the joy-filled, Christ-loving people she met through Young Life. She and Mark were married in 2003, have moved to Southern California and back to West Michigan again, and now have three crazy but fun boys who keep them very busy. When she’s not working part-time for the region or keeping the Werf Household running, Rachael enjoys music, cooking, creating things (arts & crafts), and spending time outdoors with her family.

“I think this is how we’re supposed to be in the world—present and in awe.”

— Anne Lamott