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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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Blessing N. Tawengwa
Executive Assistant to Bishop and Chief of Staff
 
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The Rev. Patricia Ávila
Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Life and Evangelism
7
Branden Dupree
Director of Evangelical Mission and Advocacy Coordinator
Phone: 212-870-2374 
3
The Rev. Nicole Schwalbe
Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Life and Discipleship
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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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Karen Falco
Chief Operating Officer
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S. Dcn. Donna-Mari Fieldsa
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 212-870-2378
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Mark Goodwin
Synod-Owned Property Manager
Cell Phone: 917-975-5272​ 
11
Regina Daniels
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 212-870-2385
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The Rev. Becca Seely
Candidacy Coordinator
13
The Rev. Dr. Martha Cruz
Interim Ministry Coordinator
Cell Phone: 914-589-0349
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The Rev. Perucy Butiku
Tanzania Coordinator
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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
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