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
BETSY BRUNS
AREA ADMINISTRATOR
(630) 325-5212 (work) | (630) 207-5221 (mobile) yleasterndupage@gmail.com
ABOUT:
Betsy has lived in Hinsdale for 18 years with her 3 daughters. She graduated from Boston College and then worked for Andersen Consulting. Later she got her Masters in Education from DePaul University and taught in elementary schools. Betsy was fortunate to be able to stay at home with her girls when they were younger and enjoyed re-entering the workforce as part of the Young Life team, where she's been now for six years. She is an endurance triathlete who loves spending time with family, including her Wheaten Terrier Maisy, going to see musicals and traveling.
ERIN BUDDIG
FULL-TIME YOUNG LIFE STAFF
(630) 337-3105 (mobile) | erinbuddig@gmail.com
ABOUT:
Erin grew up in Hinsdale and has been a part of Young Life Eastern Dupage for 15 years. She is a graduate of Hinsdale Central High School, received a Bachelors degree from St. Ambrose University, and received a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. She is currently working part time at Glenbrook North High School while getting her school social work certificate. Young Life has had a big impact on her life from the community that was formed to the caring adult leaders that walked alongside her throughout her life. One of the many things she loves about Young Life is the community and deep real conversations you get to have with others about life and Jesus. Erin is so excited to walk alongside high school and middle school students, have meaningful conversations and help them deepen their faith life. Erin enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf, and going to barre3 classes.