Javier Negron serves as the Worship & Production Pastor at River of Life. He is a seasoned musician with over 20 years of experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance. With more than 15 years in audio engineering, spanning both live sound and studio work, and over five years of experience in lighting design, Javier brings a high level of technical and creative excellence in music, worship, and theater. Javier and his wife, Karina, along with their two boys, Ian and Isaac, have been actively involved in CYT-Fred for the past three years. He has served as the audio engineer for the recent main shows and showcases, including Footloose and The Wizard of Oz, and will continue to partner with CYT in High School Musical and The Lion King. His passion for worship, tech, and raising the next generation of artists and leaders continues to shape his impact in both church and community settings.

Karina holds a PhD in STEM and Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and has over ten years of teaching experience in math, science, and art. Karina is certified in mixed-media and has professional experience in singing, acting, painting, sets dressing, and jewelry design. She's been the Stage Manager for Godspell and Assistant Stage Manager for Cinderella. She is also the Stage Manager for High-School Musical this winter session, and cannot wait to continue her teaching journey at CYT.