Paztuh Mike is the visionary Founder and Executive Director of Revive My People, bringing over 15 years of grassroots community outreach, 20 years in the trades, and a pastor’s heart as Lead Pastor of Rock Church Soulard. An entrepreneur, speaker, co-founder of Building Kingdom Citizens, and hip-hop artist, he connects deeply with youth and diverse crowds alike.

 

His potent lyrics and authentic stories bridge worlds—from sacred to secular, pulpit to street, young and old. While the flavor of his delivery adapts to every listener, it consistently carries the hard-hitting truths that prove his message is truly more than rap. When he is not serving the community or taking road trips with his wife Anna Elisabeth, you can usually find him crafting the best smash burger in St. Louis.

Anna Elisabeth serves as Programs Director for Revive My People, pairing over a decade of corporate, small business, and nonprofit accounting experience with a deep heart for urban ministry and discipleship. A St. Louis native with a B.S. in Accounting from Greenville University, she serves alongside her husband, Paztuh Mike, as the Women’s Leader at Rock Church Soulard and co-founder of Building Kingdom Citizens.

 

Her journey of overcoming colon cancer at 34, adversity, and walking out steadfast faith, consistently fuels her passion for designing impactful community programs that restore hope and empower individuals from the ground up. When she is not organizing community efforts, writing, or hitting the open road with Paztuh Mike, you can usually find her taking peaceful park walks, journaling in solitude, or passionately trying to save every distressed houseplant in sight.

Michael Fitzgibbon is the Development Director for Revive My People and brings over three decades of executive leadership, financial expertise, and strategic vision, holding an MBA and a B.S. in Finance. With a distinguished career directing regional growth, compliance oversight, and high-performing teams at major financial firms like Edward Jones and Scottrade, he pairs deep corporate acumen with the agility of a seasoned entrepreneur managing multi-sector ventures.

 

His passion for scalable systems, financial stewardship, and organizational integrity ensures community initiatives operate with sustainable impact and excellence. A 16-year St. Louis resident, Michael shares life with his wife, Rachel, and their two children, Kennedy and Riley, proudly training together as a taekwondo family. Off the clock, he balances traveling, reading, and martial arts drills with the serious, highly ambitious goal of writing children’s stories that can hold a room's attention better than any boardroom compliance deck.

Rachel Fitzgibbon is the Community Outreach Coordinator at Revive My People, holding a B.S. in Education and bringing a powerhouse blend of public service, operations, and community advocacy. Pairing over 15 years in special education with proven success in real estate and business ventures like MCA Shield and Fitz Vision Marketing, she excels at building systems that mobilize volunteers and uplift families in need. Her trauma-informed care, financial acumen, and hands-on leadership create real, lasting pathways for community transformation.

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A 16-year St. Louis resident, Rachel shares life with her husband Michael and their two children, Kennedy and Riley, training together as a taekwondo family. When she is not coordinating outreach or managing projects, you will find her sparring, diving into a good book, traveling, or passionately trying to convince everyone that working is genuinely her favorite hobby.

Sahra Cooper serves as the Kitchen and Food Pantry Leader at Revive My People, bringing nearly two decades of public service, organizational leadership, and compassionate care to the heart of the organization. A graduate of Hillsboro High School, currently deepening her ministry studies through the Christian Leaders Institute, she draws on 17 years of dedicated service in Missouri state mental health facilities and several years supporting operations and kitchen teams at the VA Hospital.

 

Her extensive background in team leadership, administrative coordination, and food service ensures the pantry runs with excellence, dignity, and warmth for every family served. A St. Louis resident for the past decade, Sahra shares life with her husband, Jacob, and is the proud mother of three and grandmother of two, and loves family walks and unwinding to the rich sounds of big band and orchestral music. When she is not stocking shelves or feeding the community, you may find her brewing up a cup of truly bomb-diggity coffee that rivals any local cafe.

Jacob Cooper serves as a Mentor at Revive My People, bringing 24 years of dedicated public service with the VA Hospital and a genuine heart for walking alongside individuals ready for a fresh start. A lifelong St. Louis resident, Jacob draws from his own powerful journey of overcoming early speech and language challenges, conquering deep-seated fears through prayer and faith, and finding true spiritual purpose. Today, he pours that hard-won strength into helping others experience lasting transformation through authentic discipleship and accountability.

 

He shares life with his wife, Sahra, and treasures every moment as a proud father of three and grandfather of two. When he is not mentoring in the community or enjoying family movie nights, you will likely find Jacob on the court shooting hoops or passionately breaking down every NBA play like a seasoned head coach.

Sharon Mensah Driskill is the Assistant Development Director at Revive My People. She brings a powerhouse blend of strategic communication, operations leadership, and compassionate service, drawing on nearly a decade of expertise in business consulting, customer support, and organizational management. She holds an MBA from Webster University specializing in Corporate Communication and Information Technology Management, as well as a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications from Drake University. Originally born in Ghana and a proud dual citizen of the United States, Sharon has called St. Louis home for the past five years, dedicating her diverse professional skills to uplifting others with dignity, professionalism, and hope.

 

She shares life with her husband, Kevin, and their son, Isaiah, treasuring every moment spent together as a family. When she is not streamlining operations or serving the community, you will likely find her going on peaceful walks, getting lost in a good book, or whipping up incredible dishes in the kitchen while playfully defending her crown as the household’s undisputed master chef.

Joshua Stone serves as a Mentor at Revive My People, bringing a strong work ethic, hands-on technical leadership, and an extraordinary testimony of overcoming adversity to invest in others. Born and raised in St. Louis as the oldest brother in a family of five, Joshua walked through immense challenges from an early age—navigating learning obstacles in special education from the third grade through graduation, enduring abuse, severe poverty, and the pull of the streets, before breaking free from cycles of substance abuse, negative influences, and shame. At just seventeen, he faced serious medical battles with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), hypertension, kidney disease, minor strokes, and two open-heart surgeries, emerging with a resilient faith and determination to rebuild his life.

 

Demonstrating relentless drive, Joshua graduated from Carnahan High School of the Future. He earned honors in HVAC technical training before building a successful, decade-long career in warehousing, logistics, and specialized healthcare equipment. With OSHA 10 and 30 safety credentials, he advanced from entry-level installer to senior installer and project manager, gaining extensive expertise in installing and servicing medical patient lifts and therapy track systems. A devoted father of three, Joshua draws deeply from his medical battles, street redemption, and technical career to mentor others toward personal discipline, spiritual healing, and lasting professional growth. When he is not building up others or managing projects, you will likely find him exploring new foods, getting lost in a good book, taking long walks, or passionately debating every single hand of spades during family game night.

Sheronda Money serves as a Mentor at Revive My People, bringing a profound testimony of spiritual freedom, emotional healing, and hard-won resilience to guide others walking through deep pain and life challenges. Having lived in St. Louis for most of her life, Sheronda navigated profound personal trials, childhood trauma, loss, and toxic relationships before finding lasting healing through faith, professional counseling, and the grace to forgive and reclaim her peace.

 

Alongside her journey of emotional and spiritual restoration, she brings over 30 years of dedicated work ethic and leadership in the food service industry with Taco Bell, rising through nearly every role and mastering the dynamics of team management. A devoted mother of five and grandmother of four, Sheronda pours her life experience into walking alongside women and families with real empathy, showing them that healing, dignity, and renewed purpose are always within reach. When she is not mentoring in the community, you will find her enjoying scenic walks by the Gateway Arch, checking out new dinner spots, chasing her grandkids around the playground, or enthusiastically hitting the bowling lanes while celebrating every strike like an Olympic gold medal.

Odell Davis serves as a Mentor at Revive My People, bringing an unstoppable testimony of perseverance, street-tested wisdom, and steadfast faith to empower others toward real transformation. On his own from the age of thirteen, Odell navigated the harsh realities of street life, gang involvement, and survival before turning his life around at twenty-four with relentless determination. Demonstrating remarkable grit, he conquered his GED on the third attempt, self-funded his higher education class by class, and went on to earn dual Associate degrees in Business Administration and Biblical Studies.

 

With 32 years of hard-earned experience in the restaurant industry, this lifelong St. Louis native uses his powerful story of redemption to connect with individuals right where they are and prove that no past is too broken for a new beginning. When he is not mentoring or serving his community, you can find Odell enjoying great music, diving into a good book, or passionately watching every single sport known to man—while quietly claiming he can still out-bowl and out-shoot anyone in the room.

Ryan Hudson serves as a Mentor at Revive My People, bringing an inspiring testimony of resilience, steadfast faith, and a deeply compassionate heart for those walking through life’s toughest battles. Born and raised in St. Louis, Ryan has overcome immense hardships—from losing both parents at a very young age and conquering Hodgkin lymphoma at nineteen, to earning his GED and finding total freedom from substance addiction.

 

A dedicated caregiver who has spent over a decade caring for his grandmother and supporting his family, he draws from real-life survival and healing to meet individuals right where they are with authentic empathy and hope. Above all, Ryan is a devoted father to his child and is passionate about guiding others toward purpose and lasting transformation. When he is not investing in the next generation or supporting his loved ones, you can usually find him kicking back, leveling up, and taking on the competition in his favorite video games.

Kevin Driskill serves as a Mentor at Revive My People, bringing an inspiring testimony of redemption, authentic faith, and two decades of compassionate service to encourage others toward real transformation. A lifelong St. Louis native, Kevin navigated a devastating decade-long battle with prescription opioid and heroin addiction following surgery, cycling through rehabs and street survival before experiencing total, miraculous freedom when he surrendered his life to Jesus Christ in 2015. Alongside his powerful journey of recovery and discipleship, he has dedicated 20 years to serving our nation’s heroes as a medical transporter at the VA Hospital, bringing warmth, reliability, and care to veterans every single day.

 

Kevin pours his story of deliverance into walking beside individuals trapped in addiction, offering living proof that hope, healing, and purpose are fully possible through Christ. He shares life with his wife, Sharon, and is a proud father to their son, Isaiah, treasuring family time above all else. When he is not encouraging others or serving at the hospital, you can find Kevin casting a fishing line, riding bikes with his son, enjoying classic movies, or whipping up a delicious meal while passionately convinced he is the reigning board game champion of the household.