Meet Our Staff

At the Short Creek Dream Center, we have a heart to serve people.

Our staff is dedicated to the vision of helping bring hope and healing to the people of Short Creek and beyond.

Luke Merideth

Co-Executive Director

A military veteran with a Master’s degree in Substance Abuse Counseling and a graduate of the Phoenix Dream Center himself, Luke loves using his gifts and experience to help others see their God-given potential! While sharing executive administrative efforts with Konstance. Luke leads in Organizational Development including facilities and fundraising. He currently is collaborating with the community by remaining highly involved; he is a sitting City Councilman for the City of Hildale Utah, is a member on the board of the Uzona Chamber of commerce, and helps coach the wrestling team at Water Canyon High School.

Konstance Merideth

Co-Executive Director

Born in Germany and having lived in 12 different states, Konstance Merideth has always preferred small-town life. Since moving to Short Creek with her husband and children, she has become deeply involved in the community, serving as the assistant volleyball coach at Water Canyon High School and taking on various volunteer roles. As Co-Executive Director of the Short Creek Dream Center, she has led an expansion in outreach, now serving 400 families weekly at the local food bank. Passionate about collaboration, she works alongside organizations and leaders to strengthen community support and advocate for survivors of human trafficking.

Briell Decker

Residential Aide & Advocate

Briell was the 65th wife of Warren Jeffs who formerly owned what is now Short Creek Dream Center. It is her desire to see people have a safe place to recover and heal fully from trauma. She is proud to know that the Dream Center provides those kinds of opportunities.

Lucia Barlow

Residential Aide

Born and raised in Short Creek, Lucia left the FLDS 10 years ago. She was introduced to the Short Creek Dream Center after fleeing from an abusive relationship and losing everything to a house fire. In 2020 she was given the opportunity to come full circle and begin giving back to her community through the Dream Center. 

As a Chaplain, Peer Support Specialist, and a Residential Aide, Lucia  now gets to express her passion for helping others. “Who better to walk alongside someone then, someone who has truly been through it themselves.”

Jessica Richards

Programs Manager

Jessica is passionate about creating life-changing opportunities for those we serve. With a heart for restoration and years of experience in program development, she oversees the daily operations of our programs, ensuring every individual receives the support, resources, and care they need to thrive. Her dedication to excellence and compassion helps drive transformation in the lives of our residents and the community.

She is also a certified chaplain and certified as a peer support specialist in two states.

Mark Wooster

Food Bank Manager

Mark leads our food bank with a heart for service and a commitment to fighting food insecurity. With a passion for helping families in need, he ensures that our food bank runs efficiently, providing nutritious meals and essential resources to our community, all the way from Cane Beds to Apple Valley. His dedication and leadership make a lasting impact, ensuring that no one in our area suffers food insecurity.

Maddie Wooster

Short Term Misisons Coordinator

Maddie oversees our short-term missions program, creating impactful experiences for teams who come to serve. With a passion for outreach and a heart for transformation, she ensures that every mission group is equipped, engaged, and empowered to make a difference. Her leadership helps bridge the gap between volunteers and the community, turning service into lasting change.

Jacob Jensen

Community Outreach

Jacob moved from California to serve with us, bringing his passion for outreach and community impact. As our Outreach Coordinator, he leads efforts to serve those in need through food distribution, resource connection, and awareness events that bring hope and transformation to the community. He also organizes fun events that build relationships and create a sense of belonging. With a heart for mentorship, Jacob loves helping youth through fitness, using it as a tool to develop confidence, discipline, and a strong foundation for their future.

Need help?

Get in contact with our support team 24/7 at (435) 619-4294
Email us at info@shortcreekdreamcenter.org

Need help?

Get in contact with our support team 24/7 at (435) 619-4294
Email us at info@shortcreekdreamcenter.org