The Staff of Mission Adelante

We believe that God’s call to love our neighbor is at the heart of all His commands and finds a special expression in the way we extend hospitality, compassion, and friendship to people from other places.

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Jarrett Meek, Pastor & Executive Director 

Jarrett is the founder of Mission Adelante. A graduate of Midwestern Baptist Seminary, Jarrett served for several years on the staff of Heartland Community Church in Overland Park before moving to Bolivia with his wife Kristen and two daughters to work as missionaries. When they returned they found their calling right here at home. Now the Meek family lives in Kansas City, Kansas and has grown to include four children; Caroline, Annie, Charlie, and Lucy.  

Michelle Simbaqueva, Operations Director

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Patrique Harris,  Ministry Director

Patrique grew up in Jamaica and moved to the U.S. in 2014 to pursue her undergraduate studies at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. She graduated in 2018 with a B.A. in Economics and International Relations and subsequently joined J.P. Morgan's Private Bank as an Analyst based in New York City. After 3 years, Patrique felt called to serve in a Christian Ministry focused on community impact and development. Mission Adelante's charge to intentionally serve the immigrant and refugee community aligned perfectly with Patrique’s passion. She relocated to Kansas City to join the Mission Adelante staff in May 2021.

Rachel Yeargin, Office Manager 

Elaine Reimers, Adult Ministry Director

Elaine was born and raised in the KC Metro area. At the age of 17, she decided to make KCK her home and soon started her family there. While raising her two sons and co-owning Paleteria La Michoacana, she pursued her education and earned an Associate’s Degree in Paraprofessional Education from the University of Phoenix.

Elaine has been connected with Mission Adelante since its early days and, by the grace of God, officially joined the team in the fall of 2023. Alongside her fiancé, Uchechukwu, affectionately known as 'Uche,' they dream of opening a family business, retiring early, and exploring the world. Elaine is a proud mother of four kids: Raul, Nicolas aka 'Nicky,' Julia, and Miguel.

Carla Garcia, Partner Engagement Director

Carla was born in Durango, Mexico and came to the United States when she was just four years old. She’s called Kansas City home ever since! After graduating from Sumner Academy in 2015, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Ottawa University in 2020.

As Mission Adelante’s Partner Engagement Director, Carla loves connecting with people and helping them discover meaningful ways to be part of what God is doing in her community. She’s passionate about building relationships, empowering others, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen and valued.

Carla is married to her best friend, Daniel, and together they love spending time with their sweet daughter, Sofía.

Erick Flores, Ministry Apprentice

Erick was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. He always had a dream in helping out the community and giving what most people couldn't receive at a young age. He graduated from J.C. Harmon High School in 2024. Erick wants to pursue teaching High School and coach sports here in Kansas City. He plans to attend KCKCC and move onto a university in the future. His goal at Mission Adelante is to give Kids and Youth more opportunities in the world.