Our Executive Director

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I did not grow up in the church. I joined a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) church when I was 21. 

I felt the call to ministry while chaperoning a youth group at a youth retreat in Montreat, NC. With a kindergartner, a preschooler and husband "climbing the corporate ladder," I started seminary. My educational odyssey was non-traditional in every way possible. After 9 years- attending several seminaries, working jobs in several churches, and a couple of job transfers with my husband in different states- I became ordained. 

I understand what it means to juggle all the different aspects of life to fulfill God's call on your life.     

 I created Diakonos Solutions as part of my doctoral thesis and project. Ordained women in ministry experience a not-quite-equal status in their compensation, benefits, and ministry opportunities.  It is my belief that mentoring women in ministry will help close the gap. 

Diakonos Solutions seeks to transform the experience for women in ministry by nurturing connections, offering spiritual and academic support, and advocating for their courageous leadership. 

I'm willing to spend the final chapter of my professional ministry career achieving this mission.