I love team Omaha, and I want you to love them too! Especially since they are going to be my family for the next year, and many of my posts will include them.
Adam Ybarra:
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| Meet Adam! |
Adam: He has been involved with FOCUS for 14 years, making him the most seasoned member of the team. Which is great since he is the team director! He has been at the University of Nebraska in Omaha for the past 9 years, and before that worked at the University of Northern Colorado and Colorado State University. This year he will be leading mission trips to Eastern Asia and Russia so keep him and the students that will accompany him in your prayers!
Family: Adam has 2 sisters, and both of his parents live in Lincoln, NE.
Raised in: Lincoln, NE
Graduated from: University of Nebraska in Lincoln (UNL)
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Fun Fact: Adam is the king of "selfies"
Brian Couri:
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| Meet Brian! |
Brian: He has just begun his first year with FOCUS. Brian is from Colorado and is pretty good at playing tennis, and mountain biking!
Family: Brian has 1 sister, who is an amazing pastry chef! Last time he went home, he brought back cookies she had made for the team!
Raised in: Fort Collins, CO
Graduated from: Colorado State University (CSU)- "Go Rams"
Degree: Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology concentration in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Degree: Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology concentration in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Fun fact: Brian uses more sarcasm than anyone I have ever met- and it really adds some humor to the team because I just believe everything he says!
Taylor Gruber:
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| Meet Taylor! |
Family: Taylor is the 2nd oldest of 7 kids. Family is probably the most important thing to Taylor and after meeting the Gruber clan this past weekend I can understand why! Her two youngest siblings were adopted from Russia, and her older sister has Cerebral Palsy. Each one of her brothers and sisters are so loving and kind, which is a true reflection of her wonderful parents.
Raised in: Alexandria, MN
Graduated from: South Dakota State University (SDSU)- "Go Jackrabbits"
Degree: Consumer Affairs Minor: Spanish and Non-Profit
Fun Fact: Although Taylor has lost most of her Minnesotan accent, she still pronounces words like "bag, tag, & rag" a little differently!
Father Paul Hoesing:
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| Meet Father Hoesing! |
More information to come :)
Father Joseph Taphorn:
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| Meet Father Taphorn! |
More information to come :)
Pictures with the team!
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| 1st day of school- with the Maverick |
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| Out for an afternoon hike and picnic with Father and the team |
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| With teammate Brian |
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| At training with teammate Taylor |
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| Because all of the cool kids wear jean shirts! Taylor, Fr. Hoesing and I! |
We are a diverse group of individuals, but together we make up team Omaha!
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