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MNYS Synod Staff 2025

Staff Directory

The synod staff works with congregations in candidacy, the call process, formation, leadership development, stewardship, evangelism, church finance, property administration, congregational management, and conflict resolution. The staff also maintains the roster and carries out work in accounting and communication.

Office Staff

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The Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster
Bishop
Phone: 000-000-0000
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Chief Operating Officer
Phone: 000-000-0000
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The Rev. J. Elise Brown, Ph.D.
Chief of Staff
Phone: 000-000-0000
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Blessing N. Tawengwa
Executive Administrative Assistant to Bishop  and to Chief of Staff
Phone: 000-000-0000 
 
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S. Dcn. Donna-Mari Fieldsa
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 212-870-2378
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The Rev. Patricia Ávila
Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Life and Evangelism
Phone: 000-000-0000
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Branden Dupree
Director of Evangelical Mission and Advocacy Coordinator
Phone: 212-870-2374 
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The Rev. Nicole Schwalbe
Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Life and Discipleship
Phone: 000-000-0000
 
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The Rev. Becca Seely
Candidacy Coordinator
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Lori Scaffidi
Director of Communications
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Mark Goodwin
Synod-Owned Property Manager
Phone: 212-870-2376 
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Leticia Silva
Senior Administrator for Assistants to the Bishop and for the Director for Evangelical Mission Communication Specialist
Phone: 212-870-2376
 
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Regina Daniels
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 212-870-2385
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S. Dcn. George Guinan
Chair, Synod Diaconate Council
Phone: 212-870-2382
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Anaih Nieto
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 212-870-2382
CRUZ
The Rev. Dr. Martha Cruz
Interim Ministry Coordinator
Cell Phone: 914-589-0349
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