Marianna loves the warm and authentic community she’s experienced at Emmanuel since she first came in 2022, and she praises God for a diverse family of people transformed by Jesus’ presence. She and her husband Stephen moved to the DMV from Mississippi with their two young daughters and their fluffy pup. In her staff role, she longs to help kids and their families encounter a good, trustworthy God Who delights in them. She also loves the vibrant cultures of DC, connecting with others over tea or coffee, reading good literature, dancing, and Trader Joe’s.