Our Team
Meet Our Staff
Awaken Ministries is a 501c3 and is led by our founder, Daniel Jackson, and overseen by a Board of Directors. Much of our outreach initiatives are assisted by a team of volunteers, who are strategic in supporting our mission and vision.
Daniel Jackson, Executive Director
I founded Awaken Ministries in 2014 out of a deep passion to see every person, community, and city transformed and made whole for the glory of God. Through my travels, I became increasingly aware of the need to empower and equip the Church to live on mission in obedience to the Great Commission. My heart is to help believers more practically reach people, transform their communities, and make disciples who make disciples.
Through Awaken Ministries, I am committed to raising up healthy local, national, and international missionaries who are equipped to carry the love, truth, and power of God into the world around them. My mission is simple: to see transformed people transform the world.
Our Board
Todd Olsen
PRESIDENT
Managing Partner of Meta-Formation
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Todd brings together his life experience negotiating multi-billion dollar deals at Ford Motor Co with 7+ years as a Certified Encounter Coach to help leaders bring God’s kingdom to earth. He loves helping his clients hear God’s voice and experience life-changing encounters with Jesus – enabling them to make better decisions and live more joyfully.
While Todd coaches a variety of people in all walks of life, his specialty is coaching business leaders who are working within a cross-cultural context. He has over 2,000 hours of coaching experience and is a Certified Professional Christian Coach with CCNI.
Todd and Kathy, his wife of over 35 years, live in Michigan and have five kids and seven grandkids. Todd enjoys mountain biking, the outdoors, and cultivating friendships with those from different cultures.
Bob Wood
SECRETARY
Debra Blake
TREASURER
Owner of Triad Marketing Solutions
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Debra is the founder of Triad Marketing Solutions, a digital marketing company that helps small to medium-sized businesses increase revenue and brand awareness. Since starting her business in 2014, she has helped countless businesses gain an edge in the digital world – whether through a website design, social media strategy, pay-per-click campaign, or a fully customized digital marketing plan!
She also has a passion for helping people start businesses by offering guidance on how to set up effective business processes to create a solid foundation for growth.