Our Mission

Inspired by the story of Job in the Bible, our mission is clear: to equip the church to build compassionate, ethical, clinically informed and Gospel centered mental health ministries that foster healing, safety, and holistic care within their communities.

Our Vision

We envision a world where the church becomes the safest place for people to bring their whole selves, encounter the transformative power of the Gospel in their mental health journey, and rediscover that the Good News brings healing to the mind, body, soul, and spirit.

  • Truth

  • Formation

  • Grace

Meet Our Founders!

  • Valerie serves as Executive Director of The Job Project, bringing over 12 years of experience in human services and psychology. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and is passionate about the intersection of mental health and spirituality.

    As cofounder and visionary, Valerie has helped shape the mission and direction of the organization. She is committed to a holistic approach that honors mental, emotional, and spiritual well being.

    Known for her empathy and warmth, Valerie leads with a deep desire to help people find freedom from mental and spiritual burdens. Grounded in her faith in Jesus, she upholds biblical integrity and professional excellence, ensuring The Job Project reflects authenticity and compassion in mental health education.

    She advocates for a balanced understanding of mental health that avoids both over spiritualizing and under spiritualizing complex struggles. Through her leadership, Valerie continues to inspire her team and serve the community with wisdom, grace, and dedication.

  • Chris has 19+ years’ experience and serves as Creative Director at The Job Project. With roots in ministry, formal education and creative arts, he’s worked as a musical and vocal director and is a seasoned producer who has led The Job Project Podcast for four years. He holds a Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music and completed coursework at Relay Graduate School of Education.

    At The Job Project, Chris directs and edits podcasts, videos, and social media, and develops content for Mental Health and The Gospel workshops, drawing on seven years of teaching experience and 19 years of ministry experience. He focuses on acknowledging Christians’ real struggles and offering Christ-like validation and encouragement. An artist and content creator in his free time, Chris combines artistic vision, education, and storytelling to advance the project’s mission of mental-health and faith integration.

Meet Our Board of Trustees!

  • Abigail Balbi

    BOARD PRESIDENT

  • Chandler Cribe

    FINANCIAL OFFICER

  • Conscious Coore

    STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS OFFICER

  • Danielle De Boulay

    BRAND STRATEGY OFFICER

  • Myxy Tyler

    GRANT AND FUNDRAISING OFFICER