Meet The Team
Founder & Host
Madison Keener
Madison is the Founder and Host of the She Will Rise Women's Conference. She has owned and operated her own Body Sugaring Salon in London for 7 years. Madison has a passion for supporting and uplifting women in both business and personal life. The idea of this Women's Conference has been in the making for nearly 3 years, and Madison can't wait to bring more Londoner's to Jesus through it. Above all, she loves her God, her husband Jordan and her two little girls.
Event Manager
Kayla VanderPloeg
Kayla is a wife and mother to three kids, a registered nurse, and an active volunteer in the church and community however she can be. She began her faith journey at Forest City Community Church in 2009 and has been attending since. Kayla loves to help create spaces for people to encounter Jesus in a real way. In her free time, you can find Kayla being active or exploring
Worship Leader
Siobhan Snow
Siobhan Snow serves as the Creative Arts Director at Forest City Community Church. She is passionate about creating moments through music and art where people can be disrupted from their daily lives and encounter the hope and grace of Jesus. She is a born and raised Londoner, where she lives with her husband, Ryan, and their two crazy kids. She is an avid non-golfer, and aspiring harmonica player.
Stage/Greenroom Manager
Stephanie Gonyou
Stephanie currently serves as the Student Ministries Director at Forest City Community Church, where she is also apart of the Creative Arts Team. She has previously had a role in hosting the Global Leadership Summit here in London for 5 years. She has a passion for reaching the city of London with the Hope that Jesus brings, in whatever capacity that might be. Stephanie was born and raised in London, ON where she now lives with her husband four kids.
Front of House Coordinator
Susan D'Agostino
Susan, seen above holding her two grandkids is the description of a perfect mother and grandmother. Family is her life and she would do anything for them. Susan currently works as a goverment employee, and is excited to take on this new role with the conference. She is proud of her daughter Madison (Founder) and can't wait to work together on this project to bring more Londoners to Jesus.
Volunteer Coordinator
Jennifer Gauvreau
Jenn always has a coffee or diet coke in her hand, busy chasing around her two energetic kids. Jenn attends Forest City Community Church, enjoys volunteering in Adventureland and Alpha. She loves country music and goes to any country music concert she can. When the road to creating a family was difficult, Jenn turned towards Jesus instead of away from Him and has been on a beautiful journey ever since.
Food Service Manager
Bette
Bette is owner of two Chopped Leaf Restaurants in London : Wellington Road and Oakridge. She loves connecting with people while serving yummy food. She is part of the Drama team at Forest City Community Church.
Bette was born in Portugal but now lives and calls London her home where she lives with her three kids and husband.