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Our Staff 

Taylor Anderson - Campus Staff

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Taylor was born and raised in rural South Dakota and graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Taylor focuses on leading freshman small groups, large group worship and mentoring students. She enjoys exploring campus and the Cities with students as she is still new to the area, but has been loving the diversity of the Cities. Outside of the Navigators, Taylor enjoys a range of activities from playing ultimate frisbee (a Navigator classic), to playing Minecraft, watching movies and shows with friends, enjoying nature on hikes or walks around lakes, and jamming out to music.

Josh Bucher - Campus Staff

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​Josh is originally from South Dakota and graduated from South Dakota State University in 2013 with a degree in Geography. On campus Josh is directing outreach to freshmen students. His favorite part about being on campus every day is walking alongside students and living life together through personal discipleship and mentoring, being excited about reading and studying the Bible, and having fun living the Christian life. Outside of Navigators Josh is passionate about many things; among them are maps of all kinds, growing deep friendships, being outside, starting random projects, visiting new places across Minnesota, and meeting other Joshes. He currently lives in south Minneapolis

Tim and Tara Chamberlain - Staff Trainers

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Tim grew up in Apple Valley, MN and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2005 with a degree in civil engineering and construction management.  Tara grew up in Corsica, SD and graduated from South Dakota State University in 2006 with a degree in human development and family studies.  They met in Wisconsin doing their Edge Corps internship with The Navigators and became more passionate for making disciples.  As trainers for The Navigators, they love helping people grow and in their faith and become lifelong laborers.  Outside of The Navigators the Chamberlains enjoy camping, boating, remodeling, and cooking. Their three kids Isabelle, Caleb and Lydia love tagging along to Navigator events and are sure to keep life fun.

Norm and Kristy Hubbard - Greek Staff

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Norm was born and raised in South Carolina. Kristy was born and raised in Luxembourg (Europe … not Wisconsin). Kristy has a degrees in Bible, Christian Camping, and Secondary Education. Norman has a B.A. in English Literature, an M.A. in Applied Linguistics, and is working toward an MDiv. Norm focuses on ministry within the Greek system, while Kristy mentors students and staff. Both of them love sharing meals with students who are interested in walking with Jesus. Kristy is fluent in four languages and has taught high school French for fifteen years. Norman is fluent in one language … but he’s really fluent in it. Both of them love traveling and the outdoors. They have two spouses in heaven and seven children (and a golden retriever) on earth.


Trevor and Cassie Long - Campus Director

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Trevor grew up in Three Lakes, WI and graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Sociology and Spiritual Formation. Cassie is from Rochester, MN and graduated from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul with a degree in Psychology and Bible. Their ministry among students actually began with 5 years in the Czech Republic and has taken them to several university campuses in Minnesota as well. Between the two of them, they love exploring new places, finding great local restaurants, and taking relaxing, scenic walks with coffee in hand. Trevor & Cassie have 4 awesome kids who are equal parts hilarious & creative: Jaden, Josie, Maia & Tobey.


Jason Robinson - Sports Outreach
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Jason was born and raised in northern Illinois. He graduated from Western Illinois University with a Journalism/Public Relations degree.  He serves the Navigators in the areas of Multicultural Development/Education and Sports Outreach. New to the U, but not to the college campus, Jason brings well over two decades of building/mentoring multicultural leaders/organizations on college campuses and in church settings from the deep south to the upper midwest. Passionate about mentoring and sports, he’s combined the two into a ministry known as “The SportMentor” that has been inspiring many around the world. On the lighter side, his youthful appearance and physical stature tends to cause people to ask 5 questions which can be answered in order; 1.6’5” 2. Size 15 3. He does play basketball 4. He’s been known to dunk and 5. If you think so... the shoes, shorts and ball are always in the bag 😉

Tim and Katie Schellhammer - Satellite Campuses

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Tim grew up in Chatfield, Minnesota and graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2005. Katie grew up in Edina, Minnesota and graduated from Bradley University in 2006. After college, Tim worked for ten years as a public school educator in South Dakota & Minnesota and Katie worked for five years in marketing and advertising in Wisconsin & Minnesota. Now with The Navigators, they're involved with ministry at the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis College. Tim's primary role is on campus and Kate's primary role is at home and homeschooling our four kids - Lola, Reggie, Chester, and Roman.  We love to share our own journeys through college and how we ended up joining The Navigators three years ago!
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