First Year Interns
The first year of interning is all about identity, we aim to understand who God is and who He made us to be as His children.

ABBY SHURTZ
FIRST YEAR | WORSHIP + ISM
Despite her initial hesitations about uga (having been raised a tech fan), athens has become home for Abby and she just can't seem to get away! you might catch her reading while walking, connecting with people from around the world, eating a 'thai one on' pizza at fully loaded, asking odd questions, or playing the piano in the prayer chapel. she'd love to hear your story, care for you, and remind you that the best is yet to come!

ANNA EDWARDS
FIRST YEAR | CONNECT + SOCIAL MEDIA
Anna’s perfect day in Athens would consist of a slow morning with a good book and cup of coffee, followed by an afternoon workout, and a post dinner walk. She loves car rides, learning new hobbies, DJing in the alley, and community building! Come find her if you’re in need of a Milly walk and coffee buddy!

BELLE WILSON
FIRST YEAR | MEDIA
Belle (Wilson) is a certified art kid! Painting since she was two, Belle is passionate about using creativity and the fine arts to glorify God's kingdom and seek beauty in the mundanity. Here are some things she's pretty crazy about: Jesus, pink skies/clouds at sunsets, TV sitcoms, "12 Fingers" by Young the Giant, art history, and any excuse to have a good time! P.S. God cares about your mental health. Pass it on :)

BELLE WARREN
FIRST YEAR | CONNECT + MISSIONS
This is Belle WARREN. Not to be confused with Belle Wilson. Belle is from one of those intern farms in Milledgeville, GA. She is STOKED to be here. Belle enjoys YouTube skits, early 2000s music videos, gas stations, and her cat, Whoopi. See ya around.

CHLOE YUNE
FIRST YEAR | ENCOUNTER + DIVERSITY OUTREACH
Chloe can usually be found in the prayer chapel, reading outside somewhere, or making her 8th to-do list of the day. She loves movie nights, hugs (bonus points if your name is Scottlyn), and her cat, Murphy. She's passionate about playtime, especially if it involves throwing a football, arts and crafts(!!!), or cards. Chloe's favorite things about God are His kindness and His heart for justice. Weaknesses include: responding to texts and being heard in loud rooms. For any further inquiries about Chloe please see Kerwin Cannon.

DIEGO BULOS
FIRST YEAR | SMALL GROUPS + THE LIGHT
Special Skills: competitive eating, fantasy football, rock-paper-scissors, Waffle House lingo
Interests: Tottenham Hotspur, chocolate chip cookies, Five Guys, Chipotle
Things to Improve: driving without a GPS, handstands, wearing more than 3 outfits
Interests: Tottenham Hotspur, chocolate chip cookies, Five Guys, Chipotle
Things to Improve: driving without a GPS, handstands, wearing more than 3 outfits

EMMA KIRKA
FIRST YEAR | PRAYER + ADMIN
Emma is someone who loves walks around the town, silly little jokes, music! art! hangs! and having a goood time. If you’re looking for Emma, she’ll probably be frolicking around somewhere. She also is in love with JESUS and the abundant life with joy and freedom in Him!!!

EMMA PACHUTA
FIRST YEAR | DISCIPLESHIP + MISSIONS
HI! (this is how emma starts the majority of her texts) Anywayysss you can find Emma hanging with her fam, her besties and potentially upside down in a handstand... She loves Jesus with all her heart and is eager to see the students in Athens fall in love with Jesus! Aaannd she wants you to have the bestest day ever!

GRACIE COUNSELL
FIRST YEAR | DISCIPLESHIP
Pickleball menace. The Bee Movie historian. Breakfast food enthusiast (bonus points if it’s for dinner). Coffee with honey is my new personality trait. Known to shred dance floors and trampoline parks alike. Music taste might be a red flag—I just shuffle my liked songs and replay the same five bangers until I ruin them. Lowkey psychic when it comes to predicting movies. Dreaming of Greece or Bali but will settle for long walks and a brekky samich.

GRIFFIN BROCK
FIRST YEAR | MEDIA
Griffin loves cameras, the outdoors, and nature documentaries. He also considers himself a Waffle House expert... ask him about the secret menu.

JENNA BUNKER
FIRST YEAR | DISCIPLESHIP
Big fan of Jesus, people, coffee, walks, crossword puzzles, field frolicking, and a good book!

JULIA SMITH
FIRST YEAR | DISCIPLESHIP
Julia is a recent UGA graduate (go dawgs!) and loves traveling, coffee, dancing, gluten free snacks, and anything pink! If she is not at Wesley, you can find her either binging Dance Moms or Friends, getting ice cream, party planning, or going on long walks. She is passionate about mental health, being vulnerable, and the healing and joy God provides.

KERWIN CANNON
FIRST YEAR | WORSHIP + DIVERSITY + MISSIONS
Kerwin is passionate about empowering people to experience freedom in worship, hearing God’s voice, and chasing the Father’s heart for unity and reconciliation in the Church. Her Big 5? Hotdogs, funky glasses, quality time, Vanilla Coke, and long walks. Her biggest dream? To dance battle Bob Beckwith, of course.

KINSLEIGH PURVIS
FIRST YEAR | SMALL GROUPS
Kinsleigh is a senior at UGA who loves hanging with friends! To easily distract her, invite her to do pretty much anything, but especially to go on polar pop walks, go on sweet treat runs, talk about college football, play games, throw frisbee, or just chill and talk! See ya in the alley!

KRISTEN FARRELL
FIRST YEAR | CONNECT
Meet Kristen! She is a BIG fan of Freshley, friends and bears! If you need her, check five points as she's probably on a run, drinking a honey lavender latte, or talking about a national park.

LUX CORRONA
FIRST YEAR | PRAYER
Hello!!! I’m unapologetically a fan of: the great outdoors, a good cup of coffee, a corny joke, journaling, intentional conversation, songs with the harmonica, and all the ways Jesus Christ has forever changed my life!

MARY JANE GAGLIANO
FIRST YEAR | SMALL GROUPS
Mary Jane’s favorite days include enjoying multiple cups of coffee, going on a long walk, catching up with friends over sweet treats, and serving as the unofficial (but very qualified) judge of all reality competition shows.