meet the staff
Trevor batten - Chapter director
Trevor is from Springfield, MO. He attended Missouri State University and graduated with a degree in Wildlife Conservation and Management in 2021. In 2022, Trevor also graduated from the Kanakuk Institute. Trevor has a passion for having fun with kids for the purpose of pointing them to Jesus and has been doing this for five summers at Kanakuk K-Kountry. In his free time, Trevor loves to play basketball, golf, piano, and hunt anything in the great outdoors!
Marissa batten - Operations director
Marissa grew up in Claremore, OK. After high school, Marissa graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health Education and Promotion from Oklahoma State University - Tulsa in 2021. Marissa then attended the Kanakuk Institute in 2022. After working part-time with Tulsa KLIFE, and working at Kanakuk K-Kountry for five summers, Marissa has developed a love for walking alongside students as they pursue Christ. In her free time, Marissa loves to exercise, cook, and explore the outdoors!
Olivia Loepp - Women's director
Olivia was born and raised in Overland Park, KS. She attended the University of Arkansas and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Journalism in 2023. After college, Olivia attended the Kanakuk Institute, graduating in 2024. Olivia’s heart for discipleship grew over four summers spent at Kanakuk K-1, giving her a passion for equipping the next generation for Christ! You can find her singing, discovering new hiking trails or playing card games in her spare time!
Meet the Board
The KLIFE Board is comprised of couples within the community looking to partner with KLIFE in its active pursuit of Christ and the positive mentorship of students in Columbia. These couples serve to assist the ministry by faithfully praying, supporting, and guiding staff in the oversight of the organization.
