Who We Are

What brought you to Keynote and what’s keeping you here?

Sam Leo

“I got excited about Keynote when I heard the stories of what God was doing at the concerts. Giants of Silence, the band I was placed in after I joined staff, spent a month on tour in India, and it was mind blowing — over 10,000 people exposed to the gospel and over 900 decisions for Christ! But God is now opening doors to change lives on a much bigger scale. I’m thrilled about the new opportunities Keynote has to share the gospel through new media and online social networking, short films, and all of the doors that are opening to help other countries start music ministries of their own.”

- Sam Leo: New Media Labs

Laura Piscitello

“Music has always been a way for me to express myself. Before I had a relationship with God, I didn’t go to church; but I did go to concerts. When I saw the opportunity to use music to reach people who are the way I used to be, I wanted to be a part of it. I’ve seen it work. The performers authentically break the gospel down into relatable concepts, and the audiences connect with the music.”

- Laura Piscitello: Vocalist

Chris Kellum

“After 15 years in youth ministry, I was ready to have an impact for Christ beyond our U.S. borders. I love bringing the quality outreach and training of Keynote to ministries around the world so we can help fuel campus and city movements. I count it a privilege to serve the Lord here by helping these teams be more effective in their ministry and have deeper spiritual impacts on their cultures.”

- Chris Kellum: Director of International Opportunities

Vanessa Robles

“I was about to finish grad school and wanted to change the world. I dreamed of working in the music industry, but also had a crazy love for missions. I didn’t know how to roll those things together until I met a couple of people from Keynote.

Now, I work in our Marketing department in a role that empowers the traveling artist as well as other Keynote departments and teams. I get to strengthen them from behind the scenes and represent them on the front lines. In my 4 years here, I’ve seen thousands of people come to Christ. I didn’t share the gospel with any of them personally, but it feels like I did. I’m honored to be part of an organization that celebrates the work of God together. I love my job!”

- Vanessa Robles: Special Projects Manager

Jen Naylor

“My husband Scott and I were doing the secular job thing, but then God showed us He had something more for us to do. I didn’t know where a stay-at-home mom with six years of social work experience would fit into a music ministry, but God knew. Human Resources is all about helping people and providing them with the resources they need to do what God has called them to do–a lot like my previous job in social work!”

- Jen Naylor: Human Resources Associate