Saskia Triesscheijn
Work Preference
Work Type
Former NCAA Division I All-American, national team heptathlete, ordained pastor, educator, and mentor committed to seeing the individual behind the performance. Drawing on experience in elite sport, pastoral ministry, teaching, and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), I support young people through seasons of growth, challenge, and transition. My work focuses on identity, purpose, resilience, and well-being, helping individuals recognize their intrinsic value beyond achievement. Having lived, studied, and worked in Germany, the United States, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, I bring a global perspective and the ability to build meaningful relationships across diverse cultures.
Work History
Pastor & Educator
4 Years 5 Months- Lead ministry, educational programs, and community engagement across multiple congregations and locations
- Provide pastoral care and spiritual support through significant life transitions, celebrations, crises, and bereavement
- Develop innovative initiatives integrating faith, education, culture, music, and personal development
- Teach religion in primary and secondary school
Vicar (Pastoral Training Program)
2 Years- Completed professional training in pastoral ministry, religious education, congregational leadership
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
- Received certification to teach Protestant Religious Education in public schools
- Founded and led a project integrating faith, sport, leadership, and personal development
Executive Board Assistant
1 Year- Supported executive leadership and strategic processes
- Coordinated meetings and organizational projects
- Prepared reports and communication materials
Education
First Theological Examination - Protestant Theology
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Science and Protestant Theology
Teacher Education Program
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Accomplishments
Athletic Achievements
Multiple NCAA Division I All-American
ACC Champion
Former National Team Heptathlete
Represented Germany and the Netherlands in international competition, including qualification for the European Cup
NCAA Division I Scholarship Athlete
Certification
- Ordination - Evangelical Church Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Upper Lusatia (EKBO) 2022
- Second Theological Examination - EKBO 2021
LANGUAGES
Timeline
Pastor & Educator
Vicar (Pastoral Training Program)
Executive Board Assistant
Humboldt University of Berlin
Humboldt University of Berlin
Virginia Tech
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- United States – Virginia Tech, Academic Scholarship
- The Netherlands – Elite Athletics, Olympic Preparation Environment
- United Kingdom – Church Internship, London
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Seeing and valuing the person beyond performance, achievement, and results
- Designing and leading innovative programs that connect faith, education, culture, music, sport, and community engagement
- Creating spaces for personal growth, reflection, meaningful conversations, and spiritual exploration
- Accompanying individuals through questions of identity, purpose, vocation, faith, and resilience
- Building meaningful relationships across generations, cultures, and diverse communities
- Integrating insights from elite sport, education, and pastoral ministry into holistic approaches to human flourishing
- Recognizing and nurturing potential in individuals, teams, and communities
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
- Student Development
- Chaplaincy
- Athlete Wellbeing
- Mental Health
- Mentoring
- Faith & Sport
- Human Flourishing