THE UPSTREET TEAM BIOS
A little about us.
ANNA ANGALET | UpStreet Project Manager
Anna grew up in Woodstock, GA, and graduated from KSU with a degree in Early Childhood Education.
She has a passion for helping people realize and reach their potential, just like Woodstock City has done for her. She got her start on the Operations Team at Watermarke Church and is now the UpStreet Project Manager.
Anna loves her daily walks, hiking, and finding a good TV show.
MARILIN AUBUCHON | UpStreet Groups Director
Marilin was born and raised in the south, graduating from UGA in 2011 with a degree in Broadcast News and a minor in History.
She married Colin in 2013, and they have four children: Olin (8), Ingrid (6), and twins Nils and Freya (3). Marilin served with UpStreet Production for six years before becoming the 9:00 a.m. K-3 Groups Director.
She spends most of her time shepherding her tiny army but also loves to read history books, play video games, and, most of all, snack.
BEN FARIST | Rise Director
Ben Farist has been a member of Woodstock City Church since 2015. He has volunteered in Guest Services for many years and enjoyed pulling the wagons for kids headed to Wamba Land. Now, he is honored to help serve students with various abilities as a part of Rise. In this environment, students are celebrated for rising up in various ways while experiencing Jesus on their level.
During the week, Ben works for Cherokee County School District as an Adaptive PE teacher and as the coordinator for Cherokee County Special Olympics. Ben and his wife, Amanda, have two sons, Thad (6) and Judah (5). They love to travel to Disney World, visit the zoo, and, of course, make their weekly Costco trip.
MEGHAN HUGHES | UpStreet Director
Meghan has been a devoted member of the Woodstock City Church community since 2012, alongside her husband Adam and their two children, Asher (8) and McKinley (5).
With a passion for education and ministry, Meghan's journey is a testament to her commitment to guiding children towards a deeper relationship with Jesus.
She continues to inspire and lead with a deep-seated passion for her faith and her community, impacting the lives of the children and families she serves.
BETSY LOCKWOOD | UpStreet Groups Director
Betsy lives in Canton with her family—husband Steve, son Andy (16), and daughter Caroline (14). She grew up all over the United States and graduated from Clemson University with a BS in Marketing.
Betsy started volunteering at UpStreet in 2016. Since then, her passion for all things UpStreet has grown, and she is now the 11:00 a.m. Groups Director for K–3.
When not at Woodstock City, Betsy loves reading, hanging out with her family, and traveling.
DANIEL MATHEWS | UpStreet Production Director
Daniel began in ministry as an UpStreet Intern at Gwinnett Church in 2018. He joined the North Point Residency Program in 2020 and is working to complete his degree at DTS.
In 2021, Daniel became the UpStreet Director for East Cobb Church before becoming the Woodstock City UpStreet Production Director in 2023.
In his free time, you can find Daniel with his wife, Abby, and daughter, Aria (1), watching F1 or on a golf course.
HARLIE SIEFKER | UpStreet 4th & 5th Grade Groups Director
Harlie was born and raised in Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech and Liberty University with a BS in Human Development and an MA in Human Services. She then moved to Orlando, Florida, where she worked for the Walt Disney Company.
Harlie joined the UpStreet team in July 2024 as the 4th and 5th Grade Small Groups Director.
In her spare time, Harlie spends time with her husband, Grant, and daughter, Paxton(1). They can usually be found watching Disney movies, enjoying a concert on the lawn, or trying out a new restaurant.
