Meet the Team

Dr. Tennyson Smith II

President of Vital 2 Life

Dr. Tennyson Smith is the Co-Founder of Vital 2 Life. He knew many years back that God was calling him into counseling but it was not until tragedy struck his family that God began to reveal His plan to him. Tennyson began Vital 2 Life in November of 2019. He earned his Ph.D in Clinical Christian Counseling and holds an MBA in Human Resources. 

Tennyson Smith’s Education and Pastoral Counseling Credentials Include:
  • BA Merchandising Minor in Marketing – Indiana University  
  • MBA in Human Resources – Liberty University 
  • Ph.D in Clinical Christian Counseling – Florida Theological Seminary
  • National Christian Counselors Association Certified Temperament Counselor
  • National Christian Counselors Association Advanced Certified Licensed Pastoral Counselor
  • National Christian Counselors Association Clinical Supervisor
  • Ordained as a minister in the State of Texas
National Christian Counselors Association Faith-Based Board Certification:
  • Marriage & Family Counseling
  • Group Counseling
Professional Affiliations:
  • Member National Christian Counselors Association
  • Business Honor Society 

Minister Meka Smith

Vice President of Vital 2 Life

Minister Meka Smith is the Co-Founder of Vital 2 Life. She, like her husband, Tennyson, knew many years back that God was calling her into counseling but it was not until tragedy struck their family that God began to reveal His plan to her.

Meka is a registered nurse and provides hospice care. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling: Trauma and Crisis. She specializes in trauma and crisis, young adults, marriage counseling, and women’s counseling.

Meka Smith’s Education and Pastoral Counseling Credentials Include:
  • BA in Respiratory Therapy- Indiana University 
  • BS-RN- University Of Houston 
  • MA in Pastoral Counseling
  • National Christian Counselors Association Certified Temperament Counselor
  • National Christian Counselors Association Licensed Pastoral Counselor
  • Ordained as a minister in the State of Texas
Professional Affiliations:
  • Member National Christian Counselors Association

Mrs. Brianne Parker

Executive Director of Counseling

Brianne graduated from Chapman University with a degree in Organizational Leadership and went on to earn her Master’s of Arts Degree in Counseling. She spent 4 years working as a School Counselor in California before having children. She moved to Texas in 2015 with her family and began working as a Student Minister at a local church in 2018. She spent a few years in Student Ministry then became the Prayer and Care Minister for a year and half before joining the team at Vital 2 Life pursuing her heart’s passion of providing Biblical counseling. She specializes in child and adolescents, young adults, marriage counseling, and women’s counseling. Brianne is married to Doug and has four wonderful children. 

Brianne Parker’s Education and Pastoral Counseling Credentials Include:
  • BA in Organizational Leadership – Chapman University
  • MA in Counseling – Chapman University
  • National Christian Counselors Association Certified Temperament Counselor
  • National Christian Counselors Association Licensed Pastoral Counselor
  • National Christian Counselors Association Clinical Supervisor
  • Ordained as a minister in the State of Texas
National Christian Counselors Association Faith-Based Board Certification:
  • Child and Adolescent Counseling
Professional Affiliations:
  • Member National Christian Counselors Association

Mrs. Christina Dowden

Ministry Coordinator

Christina earned her Masters Degree in Applied Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute. She is a former Associate’s Children’s Pastor.

She has a passion for helping others to find excitement and purpose in learning to responsibly read the Word of God, on their own.