Does it matter?
4 out of 5
Young Life participants
consider Young Life and it's leaders to be a significant influence on their faith.
94%
of volunteer leaders and staff with
Young Life would overwhelmingly recommend their leadership experience to a friend.
Noelle Peterson
AREA DIRECTOR
Noelle was an Appleton Young Life kid back in 2000-2002. She was a volunteer leader in the Fox Valley for 14 years before she went on staff in 2020. Noelle has been married to her husband, Ryan, since 2007. They have 4 energetic, sweet children; Wren, Cliffton, Hazel and Edmund. When she’s not hanging out with her own children and our high school friends, she enjoys being outside, running, coffee, and photography.
Murissa Katz
ADMINISTATOR
Murissa joined the Young Life Fox Valley team as Area Administrator in August 2025. She loves being part of the behind-the-scenes work that helps make Young Life happen and supporting the leaders and staff. Outside of Young Life, Murissa enjoys spending time with her husband, Peter, and her 3 kids, traveling and planning their next adventure, working out, and continuously improving her game of Mahjong. She loves good food, a great cup of coffee, and any excuse to gather with family and friends.
Betsy Crotty
WYLDLIFE TEAM LEAD
Betsy has been involved with Young Life Fox Valley as a volunteer leader since 2006 and joined staff in 2021. For over a year, she has served as the WyldLife Team Lead, helping lead our middle school ministry. Betsy is married to her husband, Chris, who is also a volunteer Young Life leader, and together they have four kids. Their family has been deeply connected to Young Life over the years. Outside of Young Life Betsy enjoys sewing, baking, landscaping/planting, and reading. She loves all things Christmas!
Malcolm Driessen
APPLETON TEAM LEAD
CLUB
At club we tend to get a little silly and sometimes messy. Join us in playing games, singing some songs, and learning about Jesus! Oh, and there's a prize raffle.
CAMPAIGNERS
At campaigners, we like to kick back and relax in smaller groups to talk about school, how your week has been, and to dig a little deeper into Jesus' word.
CAMP
Camp is nothing short of the "Best Week of Your Life". It's a week full of HUGE Clubs, great food, meeting awesome friends from around the country, joining in on all sorts of activities, and becoming closer to Jesus.
