Kevin Friesen

Kevin Friesen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and facilitation. Currently serving as the Director of Academy at Duarte, Inc. since January 2012, Kevin specializes in training and mastering presentation skills to empower individuals to effect change. Prior to this role, Kevin founded and led NextStep as Executive Director from May 2007 to April 2015, guiding leaders and organizations in resource orchestration for transformative initiatives. Kevin also has a background in ministry, having served as Associate Pastor at Saratoga Federated Church and Worship Pastor at First Baptist Church in Modesto, where responsibilities included overseeing worship programming and staff leadership. Kevin holds an Executive Program degree in Social Entrepreneurship from Stanford University, as well as an MCM in Conducting from Golden Gate Seminary and a BA in Music from California State University, Stanislaus.