Meet The Board

Colleen Caruso has been leading children’s outreach through Linden Life Fellowship for over a decade. With 25 years of experience in ministry and a BFA in Art Therapy, she is passionate about helping kids thrive in literacy and walking with Jesus, especially in underserved communities. Alongside her husband Craig, she finds joy in raising their four children and serving others with the love of Jesus. “We love because He first loved us” (John 4:19) models the posture she desires to have in serving more closely in step with her Creator that loves each one of these kids even more than she does.

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Travecia Franklin is a seasoned educator with 9 years of educational experience and a deep passion for women's basketball and athletics. Serving is important to her because it reflects her faith, values, and commitment to community transformation. Travecia believe's true leadership is rooted in service and she is honored to be apart of the L4 community as a Board Member. 

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Jerica Kent is a buckeye alumna with a Bachelor of Arts and background in strategic communication. She's seen firsthand the impact that L4 can have on children and their families. Serving on this board is an opportunity share in the mission of the organization. 

John Rule holds a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Physics from Kent State University and has 38 years of experience in software design and management at CAS. For over 50 years, he has been deeply involved in the South Linden community, building strong relationships and making a lasting impact. John is passionate about sharing his faith, skills, and life lessons—both successes and failures—to help others grow emotionally, spiritually, and academically. He finds joy in supporting people as they develop essential life skills and reach their potential.