Our Staff
Rachel Johnson
Creative Media DirectorRachel is blessed to serve as the Creative Media Director for the foundation and oversees all social media and digital correspondence for the Foundation. She also is a military wife, homeschool mama of three boys, bible study author, and volunteer in both her military and church community.
Quinn Hood
Administrative AssistantAs Administrative Assistant, Quinn considers it a joy to correspond with and encourage those who contact the Elisabeth Elliot Foundation. In her spare time she loves to read, travel, and hike with her husband Derrell and their three young children.
Angela Lee
Staff WriterAngela Lee is the staff writer for the foundation. She is a wife to Philip Lee and a mom to three girls. Angela lives in Virginia where she enjoys serving in her local church, walking and talking with treasured friends, having playground time with her daughters, and going on adventures with her family.
Lisa Steigerwalt
Devotions CoordinatorLisa Steigerwalt serves as Devotions Coordinator. From 1998-2001, Lisa was Elisabeth’s correspondence typist. More recently she typed for Lars for his amusing and newsy “Ramblings from the Cove.” Lisa is currently an executive assistant at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in S. Hamilton, MA where also Elisabeth taught on the adjunct faculty. She is honored to continue sharing Elisabeth’s heart and teachings to new generations.
Mike Cantrell
Technical Media DirectorMike and his wife and daughter live overseas and serve on projects throughout Europe, Africa and the USA. As the Technical Media Director, Mike manages digital files for the Foundation podcast, YouTube channel and website.
Mike Dize
Podcast Producer and HostMike Dize is the producer and host of the Elisabeth Elliot Gateway to Joy podcast. He has worked in radio since he was a teenager and enjoys spending time with family, as well as cartooning, woodcarving and playing disc golf.
Cheryl Fortson
Cheryl worships and serves at St. James Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia. The Lord has blessed her with three wonderful sons. She is thankful for the privilege to work with the team to preserve the wisdom and ministry of Elisabeth Elliot for future generations. Cheryl digitizes and manages cassette audio files for the website and podcast.
Patti Lesslie
Executive Assistant to the PresidentPatti joins the team as executive assistant to the President, Kathy Reeg. She is privileged to work with elderly and disabled participants as a licensed counselor in Mt Pleasant, SC. She enjoys serving in her church’s special needs ministry, baking with her nieces and strolling downtown Charleston with friends.
David Ede
Technical Media Team MemberDavid lives in Texas with his wife of 34 years, Shannon. They were introduced to the ministry of Elisabeth Elliot in the mid 1980s. Since that time the writings of Jim and Elisabeth have shaped their personal spiritual growth and continue to enrich their walk through the podcasts made available through the work of the Elisabeth Elliot Foundation. David hopes that his involvement on the team will enable many others to grow in knowledge and grace, to the glory of God. David, edits and manages audio files for the website, YouTube channel and podcast.