Tess is from a suburb outside of Houston called The Woodlands, where she grew up with her parents and siblings. She attended Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. While there, Tess grew in friendship with other women through her FOCUS bible study and came to encounter God more deeply through prayer and community. Tess views her call to be a missionary with FOCUS as one of the greatest privileges of her life so far! She loves any and all stories, good podcasts, watching sunsets, Luke 15 (the prodigal son), thought provoking questions, and quality time with friends! Tess is thrilled to join in the mission of inviting souls at Harvard to an eternity-impacting relationship with Jesus.