Our team

Our Team

Linda D.

Executive Director

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Linda has been leading PLI for 5 years, after spending five years at a Christian homeless mission and non-profit organization. In 2020 she graduated from Louisiana Baptist University with a degree in leadership from the School of Communications. In June 2022 she received professional certification in Trauma and Resilience Studies from Florida State University.

Joyce M.

(the Egg Lady!)

Joyce is young at heart and has a zeal to serve the Lord. She is a capable and willing volunteer who helps with all aspects of our ministry and always has a smile and a prayer to offer. She is also known as "Joyce on the go" and has many friends and enjoys walking, crafting, Ladies Bible Study and is famous far and wide for her Delicious Deviled Eggs!

Angel M.

Administrative Assistant

Angel is a long time resident of Plant City and is a proud mom and grandma. She loves Jesus, crafting and coffee, and has a small zoo at her house. Her birds are Bailey and Kiwi, several dogs and cats and her beloved husband has a python. Angel is involved in her church and crafting activities and has assisted PLI community outreach as well. Angel handles our recordkeeping and helps keep our office running well. She makes the best sausage balls!

Victoria S.

Special Events

Victoria is exuberant, joyful and keeps Matt, her husband, busy with many activities. Victoria has never met a stranger and is very talented in social media, ministry and many other areas. We are blessed to have her talent and time here at PLI. Among many other accomplishments, she is a consistent Dean's List honoree at Colorado Technical College and will be graduating next year. Welcome Victoria!

Joe D.

Tech Chef

Joe serves as the PLI Tech Consultant and Chef. He has worked in IT for over 30 years and supports PLI in many ways with volunteer service. He also serves the "Boss of the House" Sheddy the cat, and makes sure there are plenty of kitty treats and goodies for her. His passion is painting, cooking and he enjoys outdoor activities and gardening. Joe also serves as our grillmaster for various PLI meals throughout the year!

Donnie M.

Chaplain

Donnie recently attained his Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies. He is pursuing a Master of Divinity at Louisiana Baptist University. Donnie has facilitated Grief Share at PLI and is currently assisting with Chaplain outreach. Some in our PLI family are in the hospital, homebound or otherwise unable to attend a church at this time. Donnie works in the security industry and loves spending time with his family and friends at church.

Community Partnerships

People's Life Institute (affectionately known in the community as PLI) has many volunteers who rotate in to help when needed. We have partnerships with local churches, civic organizations, schools and donors that provide material goods such as food, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, paper goods, and many other things that allow us to help the community in times of need. We are absolutely blessed abundantly with God's grace and provision when we need it and in the manner He fulfills with his loving wisdom and kindness. He is why we serve, because he first loved us.