Seattle, Washington, United States
As an interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner, my current scholarship and praxis is interested in how multi-generational, multi-cultural worshipping communities create inclusive and sustainable practices in both their ritual and faith formation. Through the lens of liturgical theology, organizational theory, and leadership studies, I hope to create frameworks and paradigms that can guide contemporary parishes, high schools, and universities towards a more meaningful and robust liturgical life as both a source and summit for their communities as well as imagine faith formation beyond the catechetical to the transformational.
Establish a vision for an integrated, contextual liturgical life on campus primarily through the Chapel of St. Ignatius; Lead departmental work related to memorials and vigils, crisis response, thematic prayer/liturgies, ecumenical and/or multifaith prayer services, and seasonal offerings; Partner with other professional staff to develop and provide support for liturgical and prayer experiences; Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external partners relating to campus liturgies; Convene collaborative teams to plan and lead campus liturgies and prayer services; Foster relationships with archdiocesan partners; Lead Catholic formation & fellowship offerings; Assist in oversight of infrastructure for the department, including a programming structure, learning and formation outcomes, and methods for assessment particularly related to liturgy, prayer and multi-faith chaplaincies; Effectively manage and steward human, financial, and physical resources within the department; Oversee and manage risk within the department; engage in growth planning, change management, and innovation for the future; Communication, compliance, trainings, meetings, assessment, expense reporting, record keeping, professional standards, and other duties contributing to the life of University Ministry team in developing skills, knowledge, competence, and capacity to fulfill the department’s mission; Provide pastoral care; Manage performance on an ongoing basis; Establish professional standards for departmental hiring; onboarding; Provide spiritual leadership and accompaniment to students, staff and faculty in liturgical ministry, retreats, spiritual direction, events, and office hours; Communicate and animate our university’s unique mission identity through strategic named partnerships, programs, workshops, trainings, and written communications; Serve on strategic committees that provide campus wide support for students, faculty, and staff
Oversee and strategize the liturgical life and formation programs and experiences for students, faculty, and staff. Work includes: establishing a vision for an integrated, contextual liturgical life on campus; leading departmental work related to memorials, vigils, crisis response, thematic prayer/liturgies, ecumenical and/or multifaith prayer services, and seasonal offerings; fostering relationships with archdiocesan and national ecclesial partners; providing spiritual leadership and accompaniment to students in liturgical ministry, retreats, spiritual direction, events, and office hours; supervising a team of five; budgeting; strategic planning; assessment; and programming. Serve as a representative of the Division of Mission Integration around the University through partnership and committee service.
Reported to the school principal. Supervised the Department’s four faculty members as they delivered curriculum and other school-wide priorities. Managed the Department’s annual budget. Oversaw the programmatic implementation of the USCCB Doctrinal Framework of High Schools. Facilitated the Department’s curriculum mapping process. Coordinated programming and events with Campus Ministry. Represented the Department and School in external events.
Reported to the Executive Director of Buffalo Prep. Responsible for the enrollment and educational enrichment of 100-110 students. Supervised seven faculty members and eight teaching assistants. Developed the program’s thematic-based curriculum in collaboration with the teaching staff. Handled student character development, identifying room for academic growth and discipline issues. Maintained regular communication with students’ families to ensure transparency and collaboration. Designed and maintained the program’s operating budget including weekly expenses for program needs. Assisted the Executive Director in fundraising events to cover the program’s expense. Authored grants for program support that yielded a high level of return. Worked closely with partner schools and organizations such as the Buffalo Bills, Nichols School, SUNY Buffalo, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Historical Society, and the City of Buffalo Mayor’s Office. Created the program’s daily schedule and coordinated the food program with Buffalo Public Schools. Participated in Buffalo Prep’s strategic planning process spear-heading the expansion of Middle School Prep to a year-long program to better address the needs of our students and their families.
Reported to the school principal. Responsible developing and overseeing the academic and formational programming for 90 students. Coordinated the curricula and division-wide work of six faculty members. Handled matters of student discipline and facilitated communication with students’ families regarding middle-school specific matters. Served, ex officio, on the School Board. Acted as a liaison between the school and the parish by serving on the Parish Council.