Partners

Supporters/Volunteers

We greatly appreciate all supporters, volunteers, churches, businesses, and board members that sacrifice their time and resources to partner with The Compass to encourage, equip, and empower the youth of Alaska.  To find out ways to partner with THE COMPASS click HERE.

Todd Brigham

Executive   Director

Todd was born in Colorado but grew up in Nikiski, AK.  He is a follower of Jesus, husband, and father of three awesome kids.  He received an engineering degree from LeTourneau University, worked in Wisconsin for a couple years, and then moved back to Alaska where he has worked for Tesoro and ConocoPhillips.  He enjoys sports and the outdoors but his true passion is helping youth to rise up, find purpose, and be who God created them to be.  Todd has been able to fulfill this passion by serving at a 180 youth ministry in Wisconsin and by serving as the youth leader at Lighthouse Community Church in Nikiski.   These experiences, combined with the desire to see youth succeed in life, helped lead to the founding of The Compass. ​

Please consider partnering with Matt and Nicole Tirado as they serve youth in Alaska.

Partner with the Tirado Family

Matt  tirado

Assistant  Director  

Matt was born in Florida, lived in Texas on several different occasions but grew up in south Orange Country, CA. He is a follower of Jesus and has recently accepted the call to full time ministry. He is currently working on a degree in Youth Ministry from Veritas Baptist College. Matt married his childhood crush, Nicole, and they have four beautiful kids as well as their nephew. He enjoys spending time doing just about anything outdoors, from mountain biking to archery and anything else that allows him to get out and enjoy God’s creation. His heart has always been with the youth and he loves challenging them to see all they are created to be and tackling the difficult questions life brings about. He is always on a quest for knowledge and understanding and enjoys studying leadership. There is no surprise that God has allowed him to be involved in many areas of youth ministry. He has served alongside his wife Nicole rocking babies to sleep, right up to a riveting game of “Pie in the Face” with high schoolers. He is a big guy with an even bigger personality. It is these skills, talents and desires that have set him on a course of serving youth with every aspect of his life.  Matt is excited to help lead and mentor youth here at The Compass!

Emily Brigham

Volunteer   Extraordinaire

Emily was born and raised in Nikiski, AK.  She is a follower of Jesus, a wife and a mom.  She enjoys reading, crafting and camping with her family.  In 2005, while in college she married Todd Brigham.  Emily received a Interdisciplinary Bachelor degree, featuring Finance, Christian Ministries, and Spanish, from LeTourneau University in Longview,TX.  They moved to Wisconsin where she worked at a preschool until she had their first child.  Shortly after that they moved to Alaska, where she has been a stay at home mom to three wonderful kids.  She has had a heart for youth since college and has been able to serve in that area intermittently.  She is now able to focus on youth more fully through The Compass.