Hi there! I’m Micheal McConnell, a Staff Associate with Young Life in Shreveport, LA, and a LSU Marketing graduate with a passion for youth development, leadership, and community engagement. I love planning engaging events, building strong relationships with families and volunteers, and creating content that resonates with teens and supporters alike. In my current role, I collaborate with volunteers and staff to craft meaningful experiences for middle and high school students, while continually developing teams and expanding our reach in the community. I’m committed to guiding young people with integrity, energy, and a friendly, welcoming approach.

Micheal McConnell

Hi there! I’m Micheal McConnell, a Staff Associate with Young Life in Shreveport, LA, and a LSU Marketing graduate with a passion for youth development, leadership, and community engagement. I love planning engaging events, building strong relationships with families and volunteers, and creating content that resonates with teens and supporters alike. In my current role, I collaborate with volunteers and staff to craft meaningful experiences for middle and high school students, while continually developing teams and expanding our reach in the community. I’m committed to guiding young people with integrity, energy, and a friendly, welcoming approach.

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Hi there! I’m Micheal McConnell, a Staff Associate with Young Life in Shreveport, LA, and a LSU Marketing graduate with a passion for youth development, leadership, and community engagement. I love planning engaging events, building strong relationships with families and volunteers, and creating content that resonates with teens and supporters alike.

In my current role, I collaborate with volunteers and staff to craft meaningful experiences for middle and high school students, while continually developing teams and expanding our reach in the community. I’m committed to guiding young people with integrity, energy, and a friendly, welcoming approach.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Staff Associate at Young Life, Shreveport, LA
August 1, 2025 - Present
Create and plan events for middle school and high school students. Oversee a group of high school and adult volunteer leaders. Build relationships with parents, administrative staff and donors within the community.
NGL Participant at Young Life, Shreveport, LA
August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Trained under supervisor on ministry operations and professional/spiritual conduct. Created and planned events for middle and high school students.
Coffee Barista - Manager at Rhino Coffee, LLC
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Crafted served beverages and food for customers. Managed a team of baristas. Collaborated with upper management to schedule events and training.
Diary Person at Rogers, Carter and Payne, LLC
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Organized files in the office. Assisted lawyers in retrieving client’s files. Coordinated with other diary persons to retrieve client’s files.
Ministry Intern at Word of God Ministries
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Trained in leadership development, spiritual formation and character development. Planned events, led meetings, and spoke publicly on a consistent basis. Spread faith through evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.

Education

at Liberty University
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Bachelor’s of Arts in Business Marketing at Louisiana State University
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

Young Life’s Next Generation Leadership Certificate
May 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
WOGM School of Leadership
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services