Meet Our Staff

The 2025-2026 school year will be Kyle and Nicki’s twentieth year on staff with The Navigators. They both graduated from FSU in 2004, Kyle having received a finance degree and Nicki a degree in music. Before coming on staff Kyle worked for FSU and Nicki taught piano. This will be their thirteenth year leading the campus at FSU after spending two years at UF working with The Navigators on that campus. Kyle and Nicki met during their undergrad years at FSU and fell in love. They were married in 2008. They have five beautiful children: George, Everette, Emmaline, Clarabelle, and John David. They love serving students and pointing people to Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Hailey is entering her third year on staff with the Navigators. She found the Navigators as a freshman at FSU and has been heavily involved throughout all four years of her undergraduate degree. Hailey graduated in spring of 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. She is looking forward to working on the campus she loves. When she’s not on campus meeting with students, Hailey can be found spending time with friends and family, line dancing, or spending time outdoors.

Brent Shepherd is serving for his third year on staff with The Navigators. Brent graduated from FSU in 2021 with degrees in Political Science and Geography, and married his wife Grace shortly after. He’s currently in his fourth year of seminary pursuing a Masters in Divinity and working as a Pastoral Assistant at a local church. Brent and Grace love to read, hike, rock climb, and take their dog Pacha on long walks.

Rodrigo is in his fourth year on staff with The Navigators and was heavily involved as a student. He graduated from FSU in May 2022 with his Bachelor’s in  Digital Media Production and International Affairs. He is excited to continue serving part-time at his alma mater and working with a film company locally. In his free time he enjoys playing soccer and making homemade pizza. He loves inviting students into his home and life to bring them closer to Jesus.