Our Staff

Erika Higgins

Executive director

Erika first joined Pure & Simple as a District Coordinator with the Pure & Simple Lifestyle project in 2006 and rejoined PSHE in 2018 as the Program Director and now serves as the Executive Director. Erika, married for nineteen years and a mother of four, has always had a passion for helping others, especially families, marriages and youth. She believes in the goodness in youth and strives to show them the good, beauty, and truth in themselves and in their relationships in the world around them. ​​​ 

Maury Kerschen

Director of development

A graduate of Kansas State University with dual majors in Political Science and Public Relations, she served as a personal trainer at the Greater Wichita YMCA before joining Pure & Simple Truth for Youth, Inc., as the Development Director.  Maury has given talks to many teens and parents about the virtue of chastity.  She and her husband Brian married in 2006 and have four children.

Elias Belton

Staff assistant

Elias is a high school senior and has received a homeschool education for twelve years. Elias has many interests and hobbies including science, history, and a passion for learning. He plans to enter the St. Joseph House of Formation for priestly formation after he graduates. Elias has been a member of the Truth for Youth retreat team and has a passion for the sharing the truth.