Dale was born in Forest Grove Oregon and raised in the Willamette Valley for most of his childhood. Dale and his wife of 26 years have 3 adult daughters and 1 son. He was a youth pastor in McMinnville for 13 years. He believes, “Our students have many negative voices that speak very loudly in their lives. We have a mission to speak life into them, bring them hope, and help them find their purpose.” 

Geanell McDonald was born and raised in Hawaii on the island of Maui. In 2013, she moved to Oregon to pursue a degree in Education. After college, she began her teaching career and became a respite care provider for children in foster care. These experiences inspired her passion for mentoring and walking along those who have a need for encouragement and guidance. Sharing the hope and love of Christ has become her purpose. In her free time, Geanell enjoys hanging out with friends & family, exploring the outdoors, fishing with her husband, music, and eating sushi.

Ali, a current student at Western Oregon University majoring in Psychology with a minor in writing. She enjoys running, baking, and outdoors. Her passions include spreading joy and God's love with peers, kids, and of course the teens within The Gate community.

Aimee graduated from Corban University last May with a degree in Music Education. She is passionate about working with kids and teens and loves music, the outdoors, reading, and sharing the love of Christ!

Casey recently got certified as a biblical counselor and is passionate about working with youth, Casey loves to play DND and videogames and aspires to be like a big brother to those around him.

Shilah is 22 years old, recently married, and is passionate about reaching the youth of this generation with hope and community. She is a local photographer and a youth leader, who loves adventure, art, deep conversations, and Jesus.

Jazmine is a graduate from Western Oregon University with a degree in criminal justice. She has been with The Gate for 3 years! She loves the outdoors, working with the youth and spreading the love of Jesus.

Christina has worked at The Gate for almost 2 years. She enjoys the outdoors, hunting, hiking, getting coffee with her fiance, and spreading the love of Jesus to the youth in the community that she serves in.  

Mykaela is 22 years old, recently married, and is super passionate about reaching the hearts of the youth today! She is from Dallas Texas and loves reading, encouraging the people around her, showing the love of Jesus, and spending time working at The Gate. 

Scott is a soon to be Western Oregon graduate, with a degree in social science. With over a year spent at The Gate, he engages in many circles at The Gate, from video games to basketball. Hoping to connect with teens and be a big brother and a positive role-model.