LIFT Board Members
Laurie Davies — Board Member

A journalist and marketer-turned-ministry leader, Laurie Davies has been writing since her advanced composition teacher told her in 1989 that she broke too many rules. Laurie worked as a journalist and marketing professional for 25 years before making the next, obvious career move—a leap into vocational ministry.
Now an author and speaker, Laurie helps women set down bags (and baggage) that God didn’t ask them to carry. She lives in the Phoenix-area with her husband Greg and her son Morgan, who is the best story she’s ever written. Her puppy Pearl also works her way (constantly and adorably) into the Davies’ family narrative.
Pat Davis — Board Member

Pat’s passion for Women’s Ministries was developed at Bethany Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona where she served as Chairman of Women’s Ministries for three years. After moving to Orange County, California in 1984 she became involved in NEWIM (Network of Evangelical Women in Ministry). Moving back to Scottsdale in 1990, Pat served as Director of Women’s Ministries at Scottsdale Bible Church for three years. During that time she became one of the founders of LIFT (Leaders in Fellowship Together) to encourage and equip leaders in Women’s Ministry. Pat served as Director of LIFT for fourteen years, retiring in June 2008. Pat was one of the contributing authors of a Focus on the Family book, Leading Women to the Heart of God, published by Moody Press. Pat and Tom Davis have four grown children and 11 grandchildren.
Margi Galloway — Board Member
Margi Galloway served on staff for 17 years at Scottsdale Bible Church. She was the Minister to Women, Minister of Spiritual Life, served on the Executive Leadership Team and founded and directed the W.I.L.D. (Women in Leadership Development) ministry where women were trained and equipped to serve in the church and the community. Margi was recently widowed after being married to her husband Dale for 50 years. She loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. Margi’s life verse is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
Andrea Fortenberry — Board Member

Andrea Fortenberry is a writer, speaker and Bible teacher who helps women find freedom from perfectionism and show up for the life God has for them. She writes and speaks on marriage, motherhood, friendship and faith. Some of my recent work includes publication in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Moms.
In 2020, she joined the staff of MomCo International as an Executive Leadership Coach, where she has the privilege of encouraging and supporting MomCo coordinators across the country. She has also served as the Community Manager of Called Creatives, a community for writers and speakers, created by Alli Worthington and Lisa Whittle. Andrea has been married to Will for 20 years and has two children, ages sixteen and twelve. She loves traveling, wandering around bookstores and having Chai tea with friends.
Julie Whaley — Board Member

As a teen-ager, Julie began a lifelong journey to growing in a deeper understanding of how God values her and other women. She has served on various ministry teams and in leadership roles over the years. Traveling from Payson to be a part of LIFT for the past 5 years has also been a blessing to her.
Julie currently serves on the Women’s Ministry Leadership Team as a Bible Study Co-coordinator at Mountain Bible Church. Julie and her husband Linton of more than 20 years have lived in Payson for 11 years on a small micro-homestead raising their goats, rabbits, chickens, a dog and a cat! They share 5 children and 8 grandchildren.
Erica Wiggenhorn — Board Member

Founder of Every Life Ministries and Co-founder of My Only Aim, Erica longs to bring the truth of Scripture to transform your life.
An award-winning, multi-published author with Moody Publishers, Erica loves to share the Word of God wherever she can! Her latest release is An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God’s Goodness In Disappointment and Doubt, an 8 week Bible study through the prophecies of Ezekiel. A companion video teaching series is also available to accompany this work.
A frequent speaker at women’s retreats, large conferences or her own kitchen table, Erica also writes for the First 5 app with Proverbs 31 Ministries. You can find her almost every day on Instagram where she shares Phoenix life with her best friend Jonathan, and their four children. Two of which are human and the others furry and adorable.
Jill Rhodes — Board Member

When Jill is not serving her family, Jill’s greatest love is exploring the deep riches of God’s Word. Over the last 40 years, she has shared the heart of God’s Word with women around the world through writing, teaching, and mentoring the next generations. The Lord has used her Bible studies to encourage women in over 75 nations. Jill and her husband, David, partner together in Grace & Glory Ministries and Jill serves as Women’s Minister at Wellspring Church.
Jane Keck — Board Member

Jane grew up in northwestern PA, met her husband Tom in college, and moved to Phoenix a few years after getting married. She and Tom have been married for 45 years, have 2 grown sons and 4 grandchildren. She has a master’s degree in counseling through Liberty University’s distance learning program. After attending the Valley West Women’s Bible Study, she joined the teaching team and served in that role for 15 years. She also became the Women’s Ministry Director at Northwest Community Church and served in that role for 11 years.
Currently, she serves as the Deacon over Women’s Studies for Christ Church Peoria. Additionally, she serves as a table leader for the Eunice Initiative and Charles Simeon Trust Workshop for Women. She loves to study God’s word and encourage others to do so as well.
Lift Team
Gini Larsen –LIFT Director

Gini served as a Women’s Ministry Director for (12) years. She has been a bible study teacher and speaker at churches across Arizona since 1998. Gini currently works as Director of Biblical Hope Counseling in Gilbert, AZ and in Adult Ministries for Ironwood Church. In addition to her biblical counseling certification, her educational background also includes an MA in Public Social Policy from Arizona State University, ACBC certification (2009), biblical studies student at Phoenix Seminary and a graduate certificate from The Institute at EVBC. Gini is married to Larry, a C.P.A. who specializes in non-profit corporations. The Larsen’s have been blessed with five children aged 28 -34 years old and four grandchildren.
Vicki Voyce — Associate

Vicki served as Director of Women’s Ministry for 15 years. Graduating from ASU with a degree in Education, she taught elementary school for 25 years. She has served on the AZ Southern Baptist Women’s Conference Team, the Arise Movement PHX and now in Women’s Ministry at Palmcroft Church. Spending time with her three married adult children and six grandchildren, all of whom live in the same neighborhood, brings her great joy. She is passionate about serving the Lord and encouraging women of all ages and stages of life. Her desire is to “Love each other with brotherly affection and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically. “ (TLB)
Brenda Fuentes — Communications & Event Support

Brenda Fuentes received her Master of Counseling degree from Phoenix Seminary and her undergraduate degree from The University of Phoenix. She is a native of New Mexico and a business owner. Brenda loves being with her two adult children and grandchildren all of whom are in the Phoenix area. She specializes in women’s issues, relationship conflicts and loves encouraging women to grow in their love for Jesus Christ. She is also the founder and CEO of a non-profit ministry in Kenya that assists orphans aging-out of orphanages in their native Kenya.
Cinda Adams — Prayer Coordinator

Cinda has served the Lord alongside Dennis, her husband of 50 years. She has supported, encouraged, and mentored women where God sent them. She is the mother of two sons and 8 grandchildren. Cinda’s experience as as mom was the springboard for founding a ministry prayer support for moms. She has been involved with LIFT since 2000. LIFT has been a source of inspiration, growth, and fellowship. She is delighted to serve as prayer coordinator. Prayer is the heartbeat of Cinda’s life.
Pat Cannon — Membership & Registration Coordinator
Pat has been married to her husband for 42 years and has one grown son. She loves to travel with her husband and to visit her family on the east coast. She retired from the telephone company after 31 years and subsequently served on a Women’s Ministry leadership team for14 years and continues to serve in her church as well as several ministries in the community. As a longtime member of LIFT she shares the desire of the
Lianna Swazee — Event Support Team

Liana graduated from Grand Canyon University with an Education Degree. She is now a retired teacher. She is married to Shawn and they have two married children. Liana has been involved in Women’s Ministry for many years. Liana and her husband attend Mission Valley Church in Phoenix where Liana is on the Women’s Ministry Team.
Debbie Alsdorf — Ministry Consultant

She has been a women’s ministry leader for over 30 years working with women in all stages of life. She is an author, international speaker, mentor, certified life coach, non-fiction writing coach and literary agent with the Books and Such Literary Management Team. Affectionately known as a cheerleader of hope, Debbie holds out God’s Word with compassion and application.
She and her husband Ray have a passion for marriages, re-marriages, single parents and blended families. They have been married 31 years and have raised a blended family of four children, who have blessed them with TEN grandchildren in eight years! After a life time in California, she now lives in Arizona with her husband and two crazy but very loved little dogs.
Pam Palacio — Event Support Team

Pam was born and raised in Hawaii. She studied Theater and later met her husband, Mark. Pam homeschooled their four children until moving to Arizona in 2004. She has produced and directed numerous events and plays at Gilbert Christian Schools at both the high school and elementary level. She attends Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert, AZ where she also participates in Women’s Bible Studies, substitute teaches and babysits their grandbabies.
Jennifer Sorcinelli – Church & Speaker Liaison

Jennifer believes in looking to see where God is already at work and joining in. She is thankful to be a part of LIFT where God is clearly equipping and encouraging women for His kingdom cause. Jennifer has been married to her wonderful husband Lee for 32 years and they have one adult son. She was involved at The Church at Arrowhead for many years. She is serving regularly at a women’s group home in downtown Phoenix.
Sondra Wetzel – Admin Assistant

Sondra describes herself as an “almost Arizona native” having moved from Pennsylvania in 1955. She earned her BSBA from University of Phoenix and retired in 2001 after 35 years at Motorola. Currently Ministry Support Director at Mesa Baptist Church, Sondra stays busy as a leader in the church’s Women’s Ministry, as First Impression Team Coordinator, and member of VCNSW Women’s Retreat Team. As a member of LIFT for the past 3 years she loves to volunteer to fill a need wherever it may be.
LIFT Volunteers



