BEN AND JESS DAGER
CAMPUS DIRECTOR & STAFF TRAINERS


Jess and I have been married for 18 years and have 3 kiddos ages 15, 14, and 12. We were both deeply impacted by our time with the Navigators as college students and carried our commitment to helping others grow spiritually through the model of one to one discipleship into our early careers. 10 years ago we came on staff with the Navigators and have served in collegiate ministry at the University of Wisconsin, Northern Illinois University and now at the University of Illinois.                                         

ben.dager@navigators.org
jessdager@gmail.com

JOSH AND JULIE PARR
CAMPUS STAFF

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​Hi, we're Josh and Julie Parr! We met at the University of Illinois where Josh played baseball and Julie played soccer and we both majored in Communications. U of I is also where we met The Navigators and NAVS has played a huge role in our development as followers of Christ ever since. We are so excited to be a part of the Lord's work and serving students on the campus of our alma mater!

​josh.parr@navigators.org
julie.ewing6@gmail.com

RACHEL PARKER
CAMPUS STAFF

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I graduated in May 2015 from Kent State University (Ohio) with a degree in Marketing. My sophomore year of college, I met The Navigators when I was uncertain what it looked like to have a personal and intimate relationship with Christ. I am grateful for the way The Navigators has influenced my walk with the Lord and how they have equipped me to share that with others. I'm now on full-time staff at UIUC and am eager to be at a campus where the nations are at our fingertips.
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rachel.parker@navigators.org

KATIE WEBER
EDGE CORPS INTERN

​Hello, I’m Katie! I recently graduated from the University of Illinois in May 2016 with a degree in Animal Sciences. Before going to college, I didn’t know I could have a relationship with Christ, so it has been a wonderfully challenging journey of getting to know Him and learning how to love His word, His people, and His plan for my life. My favorite part of being a Navigator is the tight knit community of students and staff who desire to get to know the Lord and encourage one another to make challenging decisions and follow the Lord wholeheartedly. I’m really excited to invite more students into our Navigator family and see the generations of laborers continue! 

katie.weber@navigators.org