Leadership in Service
Evan Stone
Founder
Evan Stone is the founder of The Upside-Down Kingdom, an author, and podcast host devoted to awakening hearts to the countercultural way of Jesus. With a passion for servant leadership, he equips leaders, entrepreneurs, non-profits, authors, and ministries to share their message with clarity, authenticity, and excellence. Evan holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is recognized for building and shaping businesses for kingdom impact, cultivating creative strategies, and developing tools that extend influence without ever compromising the mission of the gospel.
Libny Pineda
Board Chairman
Libny Pineda is the founder of Joshua Tree Ministries, where he serves with a passion for discipleship and stewardship. He also leads as CEO of VEPIC Energy and is an accomplished professional engineer, holding a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. With a career spanning project management, value engineering, and business development, Libny combines technical excellence with a servant heart. As a board member of The Upside-Down Kingdom, he helps guide the ministry with wisdom, accountability, and integrity.
Jennifer Trainor is an experienced leader with more than 20 years in sales and operations leadership, where she has guided teams and served national enterprise relationships with excellence. Known for her relational approach, she is passionate about helping people and organizations grow. Beyond her professional career, Jennifer invests deeply in faith-based initiatives and nonprofit service, where she finds joy in building meaningful connections and giving back to the community. As a board member of The Upside-Down Kingdom, she offers insight, discernment, and a servant’s heart to help steward the mission with integrity.
Jennifer Trainor
Board Member
Michael Chabot
Co-Founder
Michael Chabot is a podcast host and co-founder of The Upside-Down Kingdom. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from UCLA and has more than 20 years of experience in the financial sector where he has led teams, guided clients, and built strong partnerships. Michael is passionate about helping people flourish in every area of life spiritually, personally, and professionally and is committed to a whole life approach to wellness and faith. As a co-founder and advisor to The Upside-Down Kingdom, he provides wisdom, accountability, and vision to help steward the mission with integrity.
Allison Stone
Co-Founder
Allison Stone is a writer, storyteller, and co-founder of The Upside-Down Kingdom. She is also a wellness and fitness coach who demonstrates ministry in motion by integrating spiritual and physical health into everyday life. As a mother, Allison has navigated the demands of raising children while pursuing wholeness in Christ, learning how to balance faith, wellness, and resilience in the midst of modern pressures. She is passionate about helping others, especially women and families, discover rhythms of grace that strengthen both body and spirit. In her role with The Upside-Down Kingdom, Allison shapes the ministry’s creative and wellness approach, encouraging the community to live out the gospel with authenticity and strength.