BRAVE 2026 Speakers
Maria Durso
Author, Speaker & Pastor Emeritus at Saints Church
Katy Kazadi
Speaker & Author
Jessica Aquino
Executive Pastor at Saints Church, NY
Jeannette Willis
Pastor, Cornerstone Church, CT
Maria Durso is a dynamic speaker, rooted in God’s Word and shaped by her journey of healing. An author, founder of the Ageless Women’s Conference, and Pastor Emeritus at Saints Church, she inspires women to rise, move forward, and live with renewed faith, courage, and purpose.
Katy Kazadi has shared God’s Word in the U.S. and around the world since she was 18. A gifted Bible teacher, writer, and artist, she brings Scripture to life with warmth and conviction, encouraging women to draw closer to Jesus and walk faithfully in their purpose.
Jessica is a pastor, executive coach, founder of BLDG 365, and host of the podcast Pull Up a Seat with Jess. Drawing on her own journey of transformation, she speaks with grace to women navigating change and encourages them to step into their God-given purpose.
Jeannette serves in pastoral and discipleship ministry at Cornerstone Church, where she and her husband, Chris, have led for more than a decade. A speaker and writer, she brings years of ministry experience to our BRAVE panel and a heart for helping people grow in their faith.