Steve Soars

Steve Soars has a diverse work experience spanning over different organizations. Steve began their career in 2007 at Iris Global, where they initially served as the Vocational Training and Business Development Director. From 2012 to 2014, they transitioned to become the Director of Development. In 2014, they joined Edify.org and held the roles of Director of Edification and Philanthropy until 2016, and then Director of Marketing and Communications until 2020. In 2020, they established their own business called Steve Soars Integrative Health Coaching, where they pursued their passion for health and wellness coaching. Currently, Steve is the VP of Programs & Co-Founder at Ardent Mentoring, a role they started in November 2021.

Steve Soars attended Muncy High School for their secondary education. From 2002 to 2006, they pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, focusing on Ceramic Arts and Ceramics, as well as Art History, Criticism, and Conservation. In 2006, they attended Palmer Seminary for a year, where they studied Missiology. Later, from 2009 to 2011, Steve completed a Masters in International Development at Eastern University, specializing in Economic and Community Development.