Shayna was born and raised on a farm in central Illinois.  She got a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business at Illinois State University. College was a pivotal time in her life due to her father’s death during her first semester of college.  After graduation Shayna entered collegiate ministry as she wanted to walk along side college students during one of the most transforming times in their lives.  She has spent the last 15 years in college ministry in 3 different states and on multiple campuses.  As a result of her mentoring investment, many women and men are thriving across the nation.  Shayna joins the Build a Better Us team to start campus ministries in Chicago.  Shayna loves the complexity and beauty that abounds in cities and is passionate about helping students live holistic and brave lives.