Andrew Alesso
Co-Pastor
Andrew has been passionate about God's message of love and ministry to the marginalized ever since finding hope in Jesus and belonging in the church during his teen years. He works full time in the nonprofit space, consulting to help organizations to find funding and flourishing. Andrew is visionary and strategic, but he prefers to lead by lifting others up to be who God made them to be. An LA native, he bleeds Lakers purple and gold and can tell you what's on the brunch menu at every place in town.
Katie ALesso
Co-Pastor
Seeing people find their place in God's family brings joy to Katie's soul. She loves helping new friends build community and seek Jesus together. Seattle-born, she ventured to California to attend college and fell in love both with her husband Andrew and with the city of Los Angeles. She enjoys learning new board games, playing with her three kids, reading biographies, checking out ice cream shops, and spending time with friends.
ALISON PAILY PUZIO
Next Steps Director/Pastoral Resident
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Alison is passionate about people experiencing the holistically transformative power and love of Jesus. Her role at Thrive is helping people connect to the church, community, and taking the next step on their journey with Jesus. She is also training to be a pastor and attends Fuller Seminary. Alison has lived her whole life in or near cities (NJ, Boston, LA), and loves urban contexts. She is also a big fan of Angel City FC, eating at taco stands, British TV shows, and going on adventures with her husband.
Alison is passionate about people experiencing the holistically transformative power and love of Jesus. Her role at Thrive is helping people connect to the church, community, and taking the next step on their journey with Jesus. She is also training to be a pastor and attends Fuller Seminary. Alison has lived her whole life in or near cities (NJ, Boston, LA), and loves urban contexts. She is also a big fan of Angel City FC, eating at taco stands, British TV shows, and going on adventures with her husband.
Marcus Hebert
Worship Arts Coordinator
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Marcus has spent over a decade leading worship, always with the same goal in mind: to point people to their true identity in Christ. He’s written worship songs for both churches and Christian artists, and he loves creating moments where music becomes prayer. He’s passionate about friendship, spiritual and personal growth, and making space where people feel fully seen and deeply loved. Originally from Houston, Marcus now calls LA home, where he works as a songwriter for pop artists and for film and TV. He also enjoys late-night theological conversations (especially about The Lord of the Rings), playing all kinds of games, and making people laugh.
Marcus has spent over a decade leading worship, always with the same goal in mind: to point people to their true identity in Christ. He’s written worship songs for both churches and Christian artists, and he loves creating moments where music becomes prayer. He’s passionate about friendship, spiritual and personal growth, and making space where people feel fully seen and deeply loved. Originally from Houston, Marcus now calls LA home, where he works as a songwriter for pop artists and for film and TV. He also enjoys late-night theological conversations (especially about The Lord of the Rings), playing all kinds of games, and making people laugh.