Unbound's

TEEN TRACK

“They’re not boring adults.” That’s how one teenager described Unbound’s Teen Track team. This group consists of five young adults in their early to mid-20’s who met through various leadership internships where they have led and mentored young adults in Unbound’s Ascend program, planned national 5-day student events designed to equip and empower students through presentations, games, and in-person connection.

Today, the team has the incredible privilege to engage with teenagers at conventions across the country. Through punchy sessions, fast-paced games, and relatable characters, they show teenagers how to take ownership of their lives and live with courage during a season of life that’s often confusing.

Meet the Team

Trent Emmack

Trent Emmack was born in Ozark mountains of Southwestern Missouri, but now lives in the Shenandoah valley in Virginia. He brings energy and nonstop ideas to the table and is always ready to try something new or dangerous. Trent is a deep thinker, has a well-informed and unique perspective on current culture, and is passionate about distilling big ideas into easy-to-understand principles. When speaking, Trent loves to incorporate personal stories that make his sessions hilarious and energetic, but always with the purpose of reinforcing the bigger ideas he is trying to communicate.

Riley Maas

Riley Maas, a long-time resident of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, combines her love of people and details as the accounting manager at Unbound while also directing her 8th year of high school theater. Her unique combination of skills was fostered at a young age through homeschooling, ultimately culminating in earning her bachelor’s degree at 19. With a passion for helping young adults to identify their unique gifts and challenges, Riley applies practical wisdom and experience to equip the next generation to live out their God-written stories.

Nick Rodriquez

Nick Rodriquez was born and still lives in a small farm town in Central Illinois spending his days fishing, hunting, hiking, and spending time with loved ones and his dog. He currently works in landscaping and farming, spending much of his days operating equipment. Outside of this sphere Nick spent 6 months with the 3D printing division with the Army Corps of Engineers working to print a bridge, coached club soccer in addition to having played the sport for 18 years, and recently worked as a mountain guide in the Collegiate Peaks region of the Rocky Mountains. Fun fact, Nick identifies himself with an online group whose stated goal is to bring medieval cloaks back into style.
He is currently a senior at Liberty University studying next generation ministry and is a graduate of the Colson Fellows program: a 10-month religious and worldview intensive. When not hiking or working out, Nick enjoys pulling his interests in religions and history into writing, working to refine the skill of conveying Biblical concepts in ways that are meaningful. Nick loves to bring his adventurous personality into his talks and will probably reference Lord of the Rings at least once per talk. Nick seeks to convey and delve deeper into the beautiful world God has made and show how to live in it with a wonder and sense of adventure.

Hannah Klar

Hannah Klar lives in Southwest Wisconsin, where she was born and raised with typical Midwest pride and appreciation for cheese. Her average days are split between studying, arranging flowers, keeping up with all of her hobbies, and occasionally raising unusual animals. Hannah is a creative who loves brainstorming new ideas as well as working with hands-on projects (see the above reference to countless hobbies). Most importantly, she is passionate about living a faithful life. This equips her to pour into the people around her as she encourages them in their walk with the Lord.

Ashleigh Brush

Ashleigh Brush lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, where she currently spends her time making lattes, chasing small siblings, and reading lots of books. While she has many interests (ask her about typewriters or miniatures), she is passionate about two things in particular: learning as much as possible, and connecting deeply with the people around her. Both are essential in her ultimate quest to courageously live and love for God. She combines wholehearted commitment and genuine care as she shares perspectives on courage, identity, growth, and redemption.

2025 Unbound Teen Track Theme:
Live Deliberately

This year, the Unbound Teen Track equips students to do the hard work of living deliberately. Those who rise to the challenge need a grounding in their unique, God-given identity, a willingness to take ownership of what they can impact, and an endurance shaped by their hope for the future. Acquiring these skills is worth the work. Living deliberately turns every ordinary moment into a chance to make an extraordinary impact for God.

If your teens are some of the few who know this kind of life is worth it, aren’t afraid of the challenge, and are willing to put in the work, we want to partner with you. Reach out to Olivia Jacks ([email protected]) for more details!