Meet the Chastity Force Staff |
Amanda Vernon Director Grand Rapids, MI - USA - http://www.amandavernon.com Amanda Vernon is an internationally acclaimed Catholic Music Minister who has performed throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, Australia and Europe. This 22-year-old singer/songwriter has written and recorded over 40 original songs and this past year released her fourth CD, entitled, "Living His Story.” She was blessed to be able to minister to thousands of pilgrims at World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia as well as in France at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in 2008. She has also been a repeat guest on the EWTN live television show, “Life on the Rock.” Jesse Romero, Host of EWTN Catholic Global Radio's "Reasons for Faith LIVE" has said, "Amanda Vernon's Music Ministry is changing hearts and winning souls for the kingdom of God. She has dedicated her life to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through testimony and song." Amanda is a home school graduate and the oldest of seven children. Amanda married her best friend, David Shaheen, on September 5, 2009. 
David Shaheen Executive Director David Shaheen is a true evangelist who boldly shares his faith with everyone he meets. David was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 1, 1988 as the youngest of four children. He is currently earning his bachelor's degree in business with an emphasis in marketing. He works frequently in young adult ministry and is a gifted speaker, vocalist and drummer. He has given talks at many youth and young adult events, including the Jr. High SHINE Rally and the ARISE! Young Adults Conference in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, and the Jr. High Youth Festival in the Diocese of New Ulm, Minnesota. David entered into the vocation of marriage with his fiancée, Amanda Vernon, on September 5, 2009. 
Cecilia Schwartz Promotions Grand Rapids, MI - USA - http://ceciliamschwartz.wordpress.com/ Cecilia M Schwartz was born in California and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. She has been involved with youth ministry from the time she was in high school when she was on a peer core team for her youth group to more recently teaching confirmation classes at the Shrine of St. Francis Xavier and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Cecilia has had the opportunity to speak about her passion for the Lord at various retreats in Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey and Massachusetts. She has also had the opportunity to share God’s beauty through the gift of dance. Cecilia has been a dancer for the last twenty years. As a dancer, she works to incorporate the teachings of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and Letter to Artists in every aspect of dancing. Cecilia credits her parents’ faith for the intense love for Christ and His Church that she and her five siblings inherited. 
Julie Finneran Management Julie Finneran has been a Film and Video Producer since 1981. Her career has given her the opportunity to shoot in locations throughout the United State and Europe. She has also worked as a Co-Host on a weekly Television Show, a Television News Anchor as well as a Broadcast Producer for an Advertising Agency. In addition to her work as a Producer, Julie also works as an On-Camera and Voice Over Talent. In 2008, Julie was honored to be invited to work for Amanda Vernon’s Music Ministry as her Manager and Booking Agent. Now in 2009, she is so excited to be a part of the team that will bring Chastity Force to the world. Julie is very happily married, and together, she and her husband are parents to a wonderful young man who is the light of their lives. |
Living for Christ in heart, mind and body
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