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Daily BreadNetwork

Who we are

Six people, one table.

Daily Bread started in the summer of 2026: a product vision from David, the engine from Enqi, the app from Braiden, then Trevor joined to steer the architecture, with Tanner and Rashel rounding out the team. At the start there was no office, no investors, just a team that believes connecting your community should be one tap away.

The team

  • Portrait of David Mitchell

    David Mitchell

    Founder

    David Mitchell built the Daily Bread Network out of a fervent desire to cultivate greater unity among the universal Church. Studying theology (M.A., Biola University), business (M.B.A., Creighton University), and financial analysis (M.S., Creighton University), he sought to combine his skills to develop an organization dedicated to serving the church and its people. David has future hopes of establishing a nonprofit umbrella agency focused on proper stewardship and resource allocation for outreach associations. His ultimate goal is to one day found a school focused on biblical literacy and spiritual formation.Read full bio

    Outside of work: Teaching, reading philosophy, and time with his wife.

  • Portrait of Trevor Pope

    Trevor Pope

    Chief Technology Officer

    Trevor Pope joined the Daily Bread Network as CTO in August 2026, drawn by a passion for reaching the lost and mobilizing the Church to engage with those in need. He graduated from Grand Canyon University with a degree in computer science (B.S.) and worked as a software engineer in health care before moving to Daily Bread, where he uses technology to advance the Kingdom of God. Trevor serves in an outreach ministry to refugees and U.S. newcomers, and carries a particular passion for foreign missions: seeing God worshipped where his worship does not yet exist. He longs one day to enter pastoral ministry.Read full bio

    Outside of work: Coaching volleyball, time with his fiancée, the outdoors, guitar, and biking Phoenix to Tucson.

  • Portrait of Enqi Chen

    Enqi Chen

    Lead Software Engineer

    Enqi Chen is an engineering graduate (B.S.) from Biola University with minors in computer science and biblical studies. After graduating, she began working for the Daily Bread Network full time as a founding member. Enqi is especially passionate about Christian missions and using her technical skills to make a tangible impact. She has a love of taking abstract concepts and architecting them into practical software and hardware solutions.Read full bio

    Outside of work: Breakdancing, playing piano, and riding roller coasters.

  • Portrait of Braiden Lidyoff

    Braiden Lidyoff

    Product Engineer Intern

    Braiden Lidyoff is a software engineer whose interests lie in creating solutions to real-life problems. He graduated from Biola University with a degree in computer science (B.S.) and currently works as a software engineer at RTX Corporation. Braiden has contributed to various research projects and startups, including Scholaia, an AI-focused ed-tech product. He enjoys finding creative ways to bring purposeful ideas into the products and features he builds.Read full bio

    Outside of work: Surfing, and serving on worship teams on keyboard and guitar.

  • Portrait of Tanner Ketner

    Tanner Ketner

    Business Development Associate

    Tanner Ketner joined the Daily Bread team aiding in business strategy and project management. He studied business administration at Davenport University at both the undergraduate (B.B.A.) and graduate (M.B.A.) level. Tanner has a love for connecting with people across many industries, aligning perfectly with the Daily Bread mission.Read full bio

    Outside of work: Serving his church, reading, and watching sports.

  • Portrait of Rashel Mitchell

    Rashel Mitchell

    Marketing Manager

    Rashel Mitchell leads marketing initiatives at the Daily Bread Network. On her own accord, Rashel found she had a knack for bringing together people from distinct walks of life, developing numerous women's events centered on young wives, discipleship, and theological growth. Currently serving as a health care interpreter, she holds degrees in Spanish linguistics (B.S.) and communications with an emphasis in marketing (B.A.) from the University at Albany.Read full bio

    Outside of work: Golf with her husband, snorkeling, pickleball, and women's ministry.

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