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