Éleos Program Director
Josh@eleosgvl.org

Josh is originally from New Orleans, LA (Geaux Tigers)! He has called South Carolina home for the past 7 years. He is a graduate of Belhaven University (Jackson, MS) and Columbia International University (Columbia, SC). He brings years of ministry experience across both local churches and non-profit organizations.

Josh is passionate about seeing students experience the awesome love of Jesus and come to saving faith in Him. He believes deeply in relational ministry and is excited to build strong relationships with students and families in the Nicholtown community. 

Josh is married to the love of his life, Kayleigh, and they are the proud parents of their son, Julian. They are grateful to soon call Greenville their home and look forward to joining a community where people are encouraged, welcomed, and pointed to Jesus. 

Éleos Program Coordinator
Ellie@eleosgvl.org

Ellie is originally from Danbury, Connecticut where she spent the early years of her childhood before moving to Greenville in 2012. She graduated from Clemson University in 2024
with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Her time at Clemson gave her a passion for working with people and serving those who are oftentimes overlooked by society.

After graduating, Ellie spent two years in West Virginia working for a college gap year/discipleship program. This program deepened her love for student ministry and teaching
youth what it means to have their identity rooted in Christ. Her experiences at both Clemson and West Virginia have prepared her for this transition into the Program Coordinator role for Éleos
ministry.

When Ellie is not spending time with students at Éleos, you can find her at a coffee shop, spending time with friends and family, or doing anything outside.

Éleos Academic Case Manager
Zoe@eleosgvl.org

Zoé Owens is a native of Greenville, SC. She is a 2022 graduate of the University of South Carolina Upstate where she obtained an undergrad degree in Communications Mass Media.

She became our Program Coordinator in the summer of 2021, transitioned to the Program Director in 2025, and to the Academic Case Manager in 2026! She is passionate about youth development and them discovering their identity through the lens of Christ. Zoé believes that with a balance of education, exposure, and awareness of one's God-given potential can direct them into a bright future.
 
When asked why she's excited to be a part of Éleos she said, "We are impacting lives and the community one day at a time, one step at a time. Jesus did not ask us to save, he told us to serve. He told us to LOVE."  When Zoé is not with our students, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling with her husband.

Lead Project Manager
Elden@eleosgvl.org

For the past 20 years, K has committed his life to mentoring under-resourced youth from Los Angeles, Missouri, Texas, Hawaii, and now Nicholtown. He has served in contexts ranging from gangs and inner-city youth programs to moderate and maximum-security therapeutic facilities, bringing a unique blend of lived experience and a journey of faith to share the love of God.

K was also a rap artist signed with the Slum Peasants of LA, a group that mentored youth at Crenshaw High School and founded a ministry on Skid Row that continues today.

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Through his nonprofit work—whether on Skid Row, in Nicholtown, or across communities in the U.S.—K provides guidance, encouragement, and opportunities that help youth embrace the life God has created for them.

His heart is to see young men and women discover their God-given potential, experience the love of God, and accomplish all they set their hearts to do.

Éleos Outreach Coordinator
Jay@eleosgvl.org 

Jaden was born and raised in Greenville, SC. He moved to the Nicholtown community in 2016 and started going to Éleos as a student playing basketball at open gym. From 2016-2018 he was a student, and after finishing school he became a mentor at Éleos for 1 year.

He then moved to Dallas, GA, and started driving trucks. Over time, he realized this wasn't his passion, and that his passion was to help youth develop into great leaders.

In 2023 he moved back to Greenville, SC, and joined the Éleos team. Jaden also has a wife and 5 amazing kids. He enjoys playing basketball with the students and hanging out.

Program Operations Director
for GOAT, Éleos, and Reach
Grace@leadgvl.org

Grace Mogos was born and raised in Greenville, SC! She attended Wade Hampton High School and North Greenville University. She was introduced to the non-profit world in 2017 through Mill Village Farms & became our Program Director in the fall of 2019! Anyone who knows Grace knows she loves to throw a party & one of her favorite Éleos memories definitely goes to show it: “Our first annual Christmas party in 2019 was a BLAST – over 40 students, volunteers and family members came!” When Grace isn’t hanging out with our students, she loves spending as much time outdoors as possible, whether it is on a backpacking trip or a picnic in the park.

Éleos Co-founder and Family Services Coordinator
joy@eleosgvl.org 

Joy was born in Queens, raised in Reading, PA. She sprinted her way through college on the Cedarville University Track & Field team and graduated with an Exercise Science degree. Joy and her husband Cameron were married in 2013 and started their lives together in Nicholtown and shortly after, founded Eleos Ministry. Joy is an extrovert and spends her time going on adventures with Cam and their three kids, teaching group exercise classes at active living communities, gardening, playing sports, meeting new neighbors, encouraging others to live healthy, active lifestyles, and traveling to see her siblings. For Eleos, Joy will continue to connect our student families and neighbors with local organizations to improve their circumstances and provide opportunities to flourish. She's passionate about creating community and building relationships with neighbors and her hope is to reveal the need for Jesus in every aspect of life.