SIRAK ASFAW

Director - Dallas College - sirak@anyfocus.org | blog

Growing up in Windsor, Ontario, I never imagined that moving to Texas in 2000 would completely change the trajectory of my life. As a college student at Collin College, I was searching for something more than just classes and grades—I was looking for real community and purpose. That's when I discovered FOCUS, and everything clicked. The authentic relationships and genuine faith community I found there didn't just impact my college experience—it transformed my entire life. I finally understood what it meant to have Jesus as Lord, not just as a concept I'd heard about, but as a living reality. Now, as Director of Dallas College FOCUS, I get to pay it forward every single day. Armed with degrees in Sociology and experience teaching at Richland College, I combine my love for understanding people with my passion for helping students find what I found: a community where they belong and a Savior who changes everything. I believe every college student deserves more than just a degree—they deserve to discover who God created them to be. When you support my work, you're helping create spaces where students don't just survive college, but thrive in an authentic community and discover their calling in Christ.

SANDRA SALVADOR HERRMANN

Campus Missionary - sandra@anyfocus.org | blog

Sandra graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Integrative Studies, concentrating in Journalism, Spanish, and Sociology. It was through her involvement in the FOCUS ministry as a student that she found her faith and was introduced to Jesus. Encouraged by those around her, she trusted God's calling to join the FOCUS Dallas staff, and she's been here ever since. When she's not working, Sandra loves spending time with her husband, Gordon, their dog, Churro, and hanging out with her friends. She also enjoys going to the movies by herself, reading a good book, the sun on her skin, and all Asian cuisine.

Becca Thurston

Campus Missionary - becca.wilson@anyfocus.org | blog

As a former student at Collin College, community college students hold a special place in my heart. My freshman year at Collin was a pivotal time for me; it’s when I got connected to FOCUS and learned that Jesus was inviting me and all disciples to live life on mission with him. I began to know Jesus deeper as I went out on campus with my friends to invite others students to follow him. After Collin, I transferred to and graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a BS in Nutrition and Health Education. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of loving and serving college students as a vocation; welcoming them into Jesus-centered community and teaching them to follow Jesus not just now, but for the rest of their lives. After four years of working with the colleges in Denton, I am thrilled to return to my community college roots and serve at Dallas College: Richland Campus.

SIRAK ASFAW

SANDRA SALVADOR HERRMANN

Becca Thurston

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