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
Bishop
Phone: 212-870-2373
Chief of Staff
Phone: 212-870-2375
Blessing N. Tawengwa
Executive Assistant to Bishop and Chief of Staff
Phone: 212-870-2373
S. Dcn. Gayle Ruege
Executive Assistant
Phone: 212-870-2383
The Rev. Patricia Ávila
Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Life and Evangelism
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
Leticia Silva
Senior Administrator for Assistants to the Bishop and for the Director for Evangelical Mission | Communication Specialist
Phone: 212-870-2376
Karen Falco
Chief Operating Officer
S. Dcn. Donna-Mari Fieldsa
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 212-870-2378
Mark Goodwin
Synod-Owned Property Management
Cell Phone: 917-975-5272
Regina Daniels
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 212-870-2385
The Rev. Becca Seely
Candidacy Coordinator
The Rev. Dr. Martha Cruz
Interim Ministry Coordinator
Cell Phone: 914-589-0349
The Rev. Perucy Butiku
Tanzania Coordinator
S. Dcn. George Guinan
Chair, Synod Diaconate Council
Phone: 212-870-2382
Anaih Nieto
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 212-870-2382