Riley has lived in Knoxville her entire life! She graduated from Karns High School in 2021 and went on to attend the University of Tennessee. During her freshman year, she began serving as an AmeriCorps with Emerald Youth Foundation at Lonsdale. The main reason for joining, was to develop professionally and gain career experience. However, it was crucial to her that the environment she served in was Christ-centered work environment where she could be ministered to while also doing ministry with students. Riley made the decision to transition to a part-time ministry worker with Emerald in the summer of 2023. Riley now joins our team as a full time staff member!

Riley grew up at Northshore Fellowship Church and now currently attends and serves at City Hills. Her favorite bible verse is Romans 12:2, because it reminds her that this world is temporary, but God’s promises are everlasting.

Riley is one of six kids and has great relationships with her parents and grandparents on both sides! In her free time, she enjoys reading, trying new resturants, and learning new recipes.

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