Curriculum Vitae

Education

• Master of Arts in Biblical Languages, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California, 2003 (concentration in biblical Hebrew)
• Master of Divinity – Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, California, 2002

Professional Experience

Associate Director - The Pastoral Center (2016-current)

• Perform editorial responsibilities, including copyediting and product development
• Provide ministry support to parish leaders.

Author, Spirituality & Pastoral Ministry (1997-present)

• Author of dozens of pastoral resources published through The Pastoral Center, including:
• The Catholic Way: Sessions & Handouts for Praying, Learning, and Living the Faith, 2018
• The Catholic Way: Breaking Open the Word, 2018-present
• Word of the Week lectionary-based reflections, 2018-present
• Multiple series for Growing Up Catholic Parent Conversations, 2016-2019
• The Way of the Cross for Children, The Way of the Cross for Teens, Bearing the Cross Today, 2019-2022
• Author of the Q&A scripture column for Busted Halo , an online publication of the Paulists
• Authored and published articles on theological, biblical, and spiritual topics in such periodicals as America, Commonweal, National Catholic Reporter, Spiritual Life, Celebration, and The Catholic Voice

Spiritual Director – Oakland Diocese, CA (2001-present)

• Provide individual spiritual direction to local parishioners, college students, GTU Divinity students, pastoral ministers (Catholic and Protestant), and Jesuit Volunteers
• Facilitate groups and direct retreatants making the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
• Teach and facilitate six week “Learning to Pray” series for local parishes
• Trained at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, 2001

Scripture Instructor – Oakland and Reno Dioceses (2002-present)

• Taught parish classes in the Oakland Diocese: St. Columba, West Oakland Deanery, St. John the Baptist (San Lorenzo), St. Augustine (Oakland), St. Joseph Basilica (Alameda), St. Philip Neri (Alameda), Holy Spirit Parish/Newman Hall (Berkeley), St. Francis of Assisi (Concord)
• Courses include: Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures, Introduction to the Pentateuch, The Gospel of Mark, Overview of the Four Gospels, The Infancy Narratives, Luke-Acts
• Taught biblical workshops for Diocese of Reno’s diaconate class and School for Pastoral Ministry

RCIA & Adult Faith Formation Director – Corpus Christi Parish, Piedmont, CA (2016-2020)

• Directed the RCIA program
• Taught scripture classes and offered faith formation talks for the entire parish
• Coordinated and facilitated parent group discussions

Adjunct Lecturer – Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (2014-2016)

• Supervised field education placements, including site visits, for 2nd year MDiv students
• Facilitated weekly theological reflection class for MDiv field education students
• Assisted with class preparation and advising in connection with the field education class

Assistant Adjunct Lecturer – Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (2012-2014)

• Facilitated weekly theological reflection groups for MDiv field education students

Certified Hospital Chaplain – Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Berkeley, CA (2003-2008)

• Provided pastoral ministry and spiritual care to patients and families in crisis
• Certified by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains
• Completed four units of CPE residency at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, 2003-2004

Director of Faith Formation – St. John the Baptist, San Lorenzo (2005-2007)

• Coordinated the religious education program for 250 children in kindergarten through eighth grade in English and Spanish
• Supervised the Director of the Spanish language children’s faith formation
• Directed the second largest RCIA program in the Oakland Diocese

Editor and Researcher – Berkeley, CA (2000-2003)

• Edited three books for Dr. Gina Hens-Piazza of the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley
• Researched biblical topics and copy edited various articles and lectures

Director of RCIA – West Oakland Catholic Deanery, Oakland, CA (2001-2003)

• Directed the joint RCIA program for the five parishes of the West Oakland Diocese
• Facilitated liturgical rites and celebrations with the respective pastors of the five parishes

Area Director, Jesuit Volunteer Corps – Portland, Oregon (1997-1999)

• Interviewed, placed, and supervised 25-30 Jesuit volunteers working in full-time social justice and ministry positions in western Oregon and Washington
• Directed four annual retreats for the volunteers
• Facilitated theological reflection among the individual volunteers and their lay communities.