Carey (Horne) Helms grew up in Gastonia, North Carolina. She graduated from The University of North Carolina Wilmington with a degree in Secondary English Education. Carey was introduced to RUF her freshman year at UNCW and says it was the sweetest part of her college experience. She loves playing sports and wants to coach high school volleyball one day. Her favorite things include sundrop slushies, reality TV (especially The Bachelor), and sunrise surfing. She is excited to get to know the students at Christ Covenant Church!