dean of students

Marina Levkha joined the staff in the summer of 2021 after attending as a student. Marina traveled all the way from Massachusets in response to Gods calling. Her role on the team  is head of quarterly and annual events planning. Marina has had years of administational experience and also leads discipleship for sister students. This includes small group meetings, lessons, devotions, counseling, and overseeing the overall wellbeing of sister students. Marina is beloved by many for her openness, her passion, and unapologetic joy. She is an inspiration to many. 

Anita Kravets is the head of photography, videography, and content scheduling in the media department. Since her semester in missionary school, Anita lived oversees for missions until her relocation to California. Anita continues to travel for international short term stays when she is able. Her dedication to the things of God is the most impressive, and her love for His people will no doubt be known to the generations after her. 

Elijah Kibukevich attended  in Spring of 2024, after a mission to Pakistan he relocated to Sacramento, CA from WA state. Elijah now helps to plan and direct domestic trips across the United States. The role of overseeing all male student lies with Elijah. He also assists in vehicle maintenance, building improvement and student discipleship. An outrageous amount of laughter follows him and an equal amount of esteem for the Lord. We are grateful for such a rare individual to join our family. 

Kyle Loboda is the Director of Administration and Grading in the Education Department. Kyle attended missionary school during fall of 2023. After missions to Austria Kyle relocated to California from Missouri as a full time staff member. His constant positivity, willingness, joy and dedication set him apart. We are grateful to have such an exceptional new member to our family. 

Angelina is head of our missions communication. Overseeing all communication with teams currently dispatched to their mission projects. Receiving and sending communications to those overseas and stateside, but also serving up endless entertainment and laughter. Angelina ensures a good conversation, a healthy laugh and a caring heart. 

Esther Stefanyuk is a recent addition to our team from Portland, OR! A student in 2023, Esther is one of the resident photographers and videographers in the media department. Esther also  advises in merchandising and worship. She recently relocated to California, but has quickly become part of our family here! There is a world of surprises to be found in her but the first to be found is creativity in no short supply. Those who know and love her call themselves blessed. 

As the House Manager, and caretaker of all things mechanical. Dima ensures that our living spaces are not just functional but also feel like home. Since his semester in 2021 Dima has moved from Ohio and advanced and repaired everything that crossed his path. Our chief foreman and dependable helper. Dima is also head of vehicle maintenance and the Director of Mexico Missions, ensuring that every trip across the border is planned, organized, and excellently done. 

Ruben Suyarkov, recently moved from Kentucky after attending the fall of 2024 semseter. Ruben serves with a passion for life, and igniting and rescuing those that have been given up on. A helper for those in need no matter what it looks like, he is someone who will go the extra mile and never stop smilling along the way. After meeting him, his legendary laughter will leave its mark on you, we are honored to have a heart like this on our team.  

Ilona Koval  is head of web design, creative development, interior planning, and assists in the media department as photographer and videographer. She also credits the Lord for this sick web layout, and despite all tiredness and unfamiliarity with writing bios, she will write this about herself. 

Yuliya Lutsik is head over the financial department and project management. Her official roles include; maintaining and advancing the financial department as well as organizing potential growth projects. Unofficially, yet just as dependably, Yuliya is knowledgeable in most fields and able to help in almost every single category no matter how unexpected. Nothing is out of her wheelhouse and she is always ready to help with a smile and radiant joy. A friend and helper to many, Yuliya continues to serve those around her in and outside the school. 

Daniel,  joined our team from Vancouver, WA. A student in Fall of 2023, Dan flew to Japan for missions before relocating to Sacramento, CA. An endless help, and brilliant mind. Our house and family here in Sacramento benefits from his never-ending joy, easy going attitude, friendly demeanor and God given wisdom. We cannot wait to see all that the Lord will accomplish through him in this ministry. 

Dima Kaban is our resident expert translator, head of accounting, student finance. and discipleship leader. Dima attended the school in 2021, then relocated from New York to be a full time staff member. Since his move, Dima has been a student of the Lord in obedience and joy in all circumstances. A faithful man of God, always ready to encourage, uplift and uphold a brother or sister in need. 

Please welcome Max, our newest addition, joining us in the summer of 2025 from the Fall 2024 semester. Max had been with us in 2022 as a TBS student and part of the journey God has led him on, brought Max back to Sacramento from Massachusets. Max served in Los Angeles after his adult semester, where he served in the community and the mens rehab center. He is a fiery and wise addition to our team, a brother that does all things with his entire heart and intention. We are excited to see all the ways in which God grows and leads him. 

Melana Tropets, a recent addition to our family. Melana, went through the semester of Fall 2024, and shortly after moved all the way from Oregon to sunny California to serve at the Academy full-time. Melana is an outstanding person of skill, compassion and adventure. One of our most spontaneous staff members, she is passionate to see transformation in peoples lives.