RACHEL CHRISTOFEL // co-Campus DIRECTOR
Rachel graduated from Florida State University, where she met the Navigators through her neighbor during her freshman year. Rachel has a huge heart to see men and women from every ethnic background pursue God and make his glory known globally. Rachel enjoys traveling, mentoring women, exploring beautiful places, reading at coffee shops and every cultural experience. This will be Rachel's 16th year serving on staff with the Navigators.
mark and emma grace sumrall // co-campus directors
Mark & Emma Sumrall met at Bible college in Chicago and got married after graduation in 2010. They now have two boys, Daniel and Ezekiel. The Sumralls have been on staff with The Navigators since 2013. They served at The University of Georgia for nine years before transitioning to Tampa and joining the USF team in 2023.
ELLYN LLUCH // STAFF IN TRAINING
Ellyn was born and raised in Tampa, moved to Minnesota for her college and campus ministry experience, and braved the cold there for nearly a decade, before realizing it was time to return home and defrost. She worked in college ministry during her last two years in the Twin Cities, and she is excited to continue investing in the lives of college students at USF. Ellyn desires to play her part in all peoples coming to know the good news of the Gospel and is passionate about equipping the next generation to do the same. She enjoys learning Spanish, roller blading, kayaking, travel, learning about different cultures, and a little healthy competition playing games.
Matt rodriguez // STAFF IN TRAINING
Matt graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in civil engineering and was involved with the Navigators during his 4 and a half years there. He has worked as an engineer in the Tampa area before coming to work for the Navigators. Matt has a heart for developing and encouraging gospel-centered community amongst students and his peers. He loves to travel, dance, collect records, play games, watch movies, and mentor guys.
Callie Robles // Staff in training
Callie attended the University of South Florida where she met the Navigators and graduated with a degree in Behavioral Health and Psychology in 2020. She worked at an adoption support agency in the Tampa area before joining staff with the Navigators, getting married to her husband Christian, and moving to Miami to work on campus at Florida International University in 2021! Callie has a big heart for the nations and is passionate about seeing God’s kingdom lived-out in different cultures throughout the world. She loves watching movies, reading, playing games/sports, spending time with international students, and helping people understand the beauty of being part of God’s story. She is excited to be back at her alma mater and continue investing into the lives of people in Tampa!