CCF has five full-time staff members who work closely with the ministry's four interns. Staff and interns strive to have fun, trusting and meaningful relationships with students at Tech. They live, love and teach in a way that hopefully points them to a loving Jesus, while also having fun and going on crazy adventures with students at Tech. Read below to learn all about each staff member and intern. Email any of the staff if you’d like to grab lunch or just talk with someone. That’s why they’re here!
Jonathan "Boo" Powell
| Campus Minister |
boo@gtccf.org
Jonathan, or Boo, hails from Redan, GA. He graduated in 1993 from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Business Management and then interned at GTCCF from 1993-95. He earned his Master’s degree at Emmanuel School of Religion in 1998. In 1999, Jonathan, and his wife Heather, moved to Southeastern Ukraine where they served with Christian Missionary Fellowship for 22 years. As Campus Minister and Executive Director, Jonathan reports to the GTCCF Board of Directors.
Jeremy Lawler
| Associate Minister |
jeremy@gtccf.org
Jeremy Lawler is from Stone Mountain, GA and graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Civil Engineering. Afterwards, he worked as an intern at GTCCF and then moved overseas to help plant a
Globalscope campus ministry in Spain. He has since completed his Master’s of Divinity degree at Emmanuel Christian Seminary in Johnson City, TN. Jeremy works with the upperclassmen students at CCF, and is in charge of our Tuesday night Cafe event.
Neal Baker
| Senior Associate Minister |
baker@gtccf.org
Neal Baker graduated from Georgia Tech with a Materials Engineering degree in 1996. He was an intern at GTCCF from 1996-97, after which he took the position of Senior Associate Minister. Simply put, Neal does all the stuff nobody else wants to do. He keeps CCF’s finances in order, manages the house, works with the freshmen ministry group, and occasionally fills in at Bible Study.
Heather Powell
| Associate Minister |
heather.powell@gtccf.org
Heather Powell graduated from Georgia Tech in 1994 with a degree in Architecture. After graduation, she worked as an intern at GTCCF and earned her Master's degree at Emmanuel School of Religion. In 1999, she and her husband, Jonathan, moved to Ukraine where they would serve with Christian Missionary Fellowship for the next 22 years. Heather is now back on staff working with the women students of CCF.
Jordan Gignilliat
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jordan.gignilliat@gtccf.org
Jordan graduated from Georgia Tech in 2013 with a degree in Global Economics and Modern Languages. Though she learned a lot at Georgia Tech, she attributes her most important lessons learned to her time participating in GT CCF. Her involvement as a student and intern in the organization strengthened her faith in Jesus and helped shape the course of her adult life. Jordan and her husband, Brooks Gignilliat met at GT CCF and both developed a love for college ministry and mission. After Georgia Tech, Jordan continued her studies at Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan College, where she earned a Masters of Divinity in 2017. Upon graduating, she moved to Valencia Spain to work as a missionary to college students for 5 years. For Jordan, the opportunity to work at GT CCF in a staff capacity is exciting and rewarding! Throughout the week, you can find Jordan helping with talk preparation, meeting with graduating senior students, giving yoga classes (YTT 200 certification), and enjoying Georgia Tech from the other side of studenthood.
Alyssa Shaw
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alyssa.shaw@gtccf.org
Alyssa started attending CCF her freshman year in search of a group of friends and a distraction from the difficulty of Georgia Tech. As she began going to CCF more, she found a super supportive community that made life a little easier and a lot more fun. CCF helped her revive her faith and showed her the strength in a truly accepting Christian community. She hopes to be the same support people were to her throughout her time at Tech and help people see the beauty in a loving relationship with God.
Every year a group of recent graduates of Georgia Tech (and occasionally other schools) decide that they want to give back to the CCF community that has meant so much to them during their time in college. Interns work at CCF for one year, they live at the house and they are a huge part of making CCF run. This includes leading small groups, preparing food for events, heading up different ministry groups, investing in students, creating a fun & safe environment for students in the Tech community and many other important aspects of CCF. Each intern is assigned a certain ministry group for the year, which is broken up into Freshmen, Sophomores, and Upperclassmen. Check out the intern bios below to learn a little bit more about this year’s interns!
Mary Chris Cella
| Freshmen Intern |
marychris.cella@gtccf.org
Hometown: Smyrna, GA
Major: Business
Fun Fact: I’ve been on a game show
I started going to CCF my freshman year and was immediately drawn in by a community that encouraged me to ask questions, build meaningful relationships, and, most importantly, grow in my relationship with Jesus. Over the last four years, I’ve been poured into by staff, interns, and fellow students, while also having the opportunity to pour into others as a student leader. Walking alongside students and seeing God work in this community has been the most impactful part of my college experience and ultimately led me to become an intern. I’m excited to spend this next year building and investing in this ministry that has meant so much to me.
Becca Fisher
| Freshmen Intern |
becca.fisher@gtccf.org
Hometown: Moreland, GA
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Fun Fact: I grew up on a farm
Ten days after graduating with a BS in Biomedical Engineering, I flew to Sierra Leone. For nine weeks, I worked with a water company dedicated to providing jobs and clean water. Sierra Leone showed me that problem-solving is not only for projects, but for people as well. I love asking deep questions to better understand how God’s people and creation connect. In May 2026, I graduated with my master’s in Management while also working part-time for a nonprofit and leadership coaching program. Throughout all of this, CCF has been a compass, pointing me to Jesus through community, stories, and dreams. I am excited to do the same for students.
Luke Fincher
| Sophomore Intern |
luke.fincher@gtccf.org
Hometown: Lilburn, GA
Major: Environmental Engineering
Fun Fact: I’ve been to all 50 US States
I started coming to CCF midway through my freshman year. Here, I found a community unlike anything I had experienced before. The people here have served me and shown me the love of Jesus, and have inspired me to chase after a relationship with God with all my heart. I have made incredible friendships and found Godly mentors here, and my faith is stronger because of this place. As an intern, I hope to give back to this place that has given me so much, and show Tech students how much God loves them.
Anna Blumenthal
| Upperclassmen Intern |
anna.blumenthal@gtccf.org
Hometown: Suwanee, GA
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Fun Fact: My last name means “valley of flowers”
I started showing up at CCF at the beginning of my second year at Georgia Tech in search of an uplifting community. Since joining, I haven’t looked back! I have gained so much through my time at CCF, and it’s been a space where I have grown spiritually in ways I never expected. My relationship with God has become more tangible and present in my day-to-day life through opportunities to learn and grow and through the God-like love I have felt from this community. I’m so excited to walk alongside students and God this year as an intern, and I hope to be a face of encouragement and to support students as they navigate life at Tech and faith.
Kellan Billadeau
| Upperclassmen Intern |
kellan.billadeau@gtccf.org
Hometown: Oak Park, IL
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Fun Fact: I can lick my elbow
I was introduced to CCF in the spring of my freshman year. I was worried I'd have trouble fitting in since I had missed a full semester of CCF shenanigans. Thankfully, the interns, staff, and other students welcomed me in and made me feel right at home. I'd like to mirror that welcoming spirit during my time as an intern, and I hope to emulate the leaders that I looked up to as an underclassman.
