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Having served four terms as a Warden at St. John’s Church in North Haven, I’ve refined my leadership skills, especially during challenging periods like the pandemic and times without a Priest in Charge. My consistent engagement in church committees, ranging from Vestry and Priest Search to Stewardship and Buildings and Grounds, underlines my ability to collaborate effectively and think strategically. My dedication to my Christian faith fuels my desire to serve my church to the fullest, as I firmly believe in its role as a haven of love, connection, and prayer.
On a professional front, I currently own a property management company, affording me insight into leasing and building management, including properties belonging to the Church. Additionally, I spent two decades as a firm administrator for a Home Health and Consulting company, overseeing a team of five individuals. This experience has equipped me with proficiency in business administration and project management, with a strong grasp of Administration, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
I’m genuinely enthusiastic in my current role of the Standing Committee. My steadfast commitment to the Church’s values, combined with my track record of community engagement, leadership, and global service, instills confidence in my ability to deliver impactful contributions.
Thank you for considering my candidacy. I eagerly anticipate continuing to work alongside fellow committee members to advance the Episcopal Church of Connecticut’s mission.
I believe I am well suited to this position for a number of reasons. First, I am a cradle Anglican with deep roots in both the Anglican and Episcopal traditions, having grown up with a father who was a parish priest and a stepfather who was a bishop. As a result, I have a strong understanding of the canons, culture, and traditions of the Church, as well as a deep respect for its values of inclusivity and its belief that God’s love has no exceptions. I also value the Episcopal tradition of encouraging thoughtful questioning and discernment in matters of faith.
At the same time, I feel deeply grounded in the Anglo-Catholic tradition in which I was raised. My mother’s roots were in the Roman Catholic Church, and she raised her children with a respect for both traditions and the richness they bring to spiritual life.
I feel strongly called to serve the Church as a way of honoring my baptismal covenant, particularly the call to “serve Christ in all persons, loving my neighbor as myself,” and to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.” These are values I seek to live out daily through both my faith and my work in the community.
Professionally, I worked for the United Nations for thirty years in the field of public information, both at Headquarters and in the field in Ethiopia and Eritrea. That international experience broadened my worldview and strengthened my communication, administrative, and interpersonal skills. As a woman of color, a feminist, and someone from a small island developing state, I bring a perspective shaped by lived experience, cultural diversity, and a deep commitment to human rights, integrity, and respect for difference.
I believe I would bring to this position not only strong administrative and communication skills, but also the ability to listen carefully, discern thoughtfully, collaborate effectively, and continue learning where there are areas in which I do not yet have expertise. I am comfortable working consultatively with others and offering thoughtful guidance when needed.
In addition, I have served on at least three parish discernment committees for individuals exploring a call to ordained ministry, an experience that has deepened my understanding of the Church, the discernment process, and the importance of careful and compassionate listening.
I am also always willing to learn and grow through the positions I take on. I value collaboration, work well as part of a team, and believe I have both the faith perspective and the life experience to contribute meaningfully to this role.
I have served on the Vestry of the Church of Our Savior in Plainville in multiple capacities, including Senior Warden, Junior Warden, and Clerk. As Senior Warden during the merger with St. John’s in Bristol, I oversaw the sale of the Church of Our Savior building, which provided me with direct experience and insight into the operations of the Standing Committee. My participation on the North Central Regional Leadership Committee has afforded me a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing parishes of varying sizes within the diocese, including clergy transitions, facility management, and attendance trends. I believe my background as a Convention Delegate, Vestry member, and diocesan committee participant makes me a strong candidate for the Standing Committee, where I can contribute valuable perspectives to its deliberations and decisions.
I am called to serve beyond my parish and want to contribute to the greater mission of the ECCT. My commitment would be on the same level to which I am committed in my other involvements. I can only promise to contribute my all to whichever committee which you feel I am qualified to serve. I will fulfill the anti-racial training and safe church training as required below in the time required.