Elective Offices & Nominees

Bio: I am currently the graduate student representative of Canterbury USC. We plan spiritual enrichment events for USC students with much or little experience with faith. I am also an acolyte, either carrying a torch or cross during Sunday Mass.

Statement: As one of the student representatives of Canterbury USC, I am interested in exploring the role of our student ministry both on campus and as part of the Diocese. Being a part of this office will allow me to understand the broader challenges of the Episcopal church and express my concerns regarding the needs of campus ministries.

Bio: Rector of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Westwood; member of the Board of Trustees of the University of the South (Sewanee).

Statement: I’m passionate about helping others discern God’s call in their lives. Serving on the Commission on Ministry would be a natural extension of my vocation as a parish priest committed to mentoring and nurturing healthy, faithful leadership in the Church.

Bio: I am presently the Rector of St. Michael’s in El Segundo. I was also on the leadership team of The Gathering, our ministry to the Asian American community in our diocese, launched Thad’s Community for Creatives, and Pride of St. Edmunds, San Marino.

Statement: As someone who has a dual ethnic background, who recently went through our discernment process, and who has had a successful business career and cultivated significant life experiences prior to being in the ministry, I care about how we can provide a modern, sensitive, and relevant experience to future candidates discerning their vocation.

Bio: I work on the Altar Guild, Under the rector’s guidance, I write a prayer list for the needs of our parish. The distribution list continues to grow. In the past I have served as deanery president, on diocesan council, the vestry, and as senior warden.

Statement: When I was senior warden during a period of leadership (rector) transition, I realized that COM is of tantamount importance in the life of clergy. The right kind of recruitment, discernment, formation, guidance will serve them well, not only at first, but throughout their careers. Without these, we all lose.

Bio: Associate Rector at St. James’ in-the-City, Los Angeles. At a diocesan level, I serve on Diocesan Council, the Program Group on Compensation & Benefits, and Requiem & Renaissance. On a National Level, I am on the finance track lead for EPN.

Statement: My ministry the last few years at St. James has been focused on financial revitalization, overseeing a $4mil capital campaign through its planning, fundraising, and construction phases. My hope would be to share these skills with the diocese to ensure we both sustainably live out our gospel values today, while leaving resources for the future.

Bio: Past roles: Director of Peace and Justice/Associate Priest at All Saints Pasadena; Priest in Charge and Rector at Holy Faith, Inglewood; Commission on Ministry; Current roles: Co-Chair, Sacred Resistance Task Force; Affiliated clergy @ St. Stephen’s

Statement: As we look ahead to the next season of collaborative ministry with a new Bishop, our Diocese needs a diversity of voices in every decision-making body. I’m running for Corporation of the Diocese to ensure that our legal, financial, and other critical Diocesan matters are handled wisely and with great attention to our prophetic-pastoral mission.

Bio: Rector St. Cross; elected to the Standing Committee and Corp. of the Diocese; Deputy to GC 80 & 81; Assessment Review Committee; Mentor to clergy nationally; Previous member of COM, PG Stewardship/Youth, Bp. Search Committee.

Statement: Corp of the Diocese needs to support our new bishop as he/she builds a vision; budgeting to fund this vision as we fund the mission and ministry of our diocese. My hope is to ensure that we use assets wisely, that all voices are at the table, that we are Jesus focused as the Corp makes decisions that affect the whole diocese.

Bio: I serve as the Director of Giving and Development at All Saints in Pasadena and am part of the newly formed Diocesan Requiem and Renaissance team. I have served as treasurer for a number of religious and non-religious boards.

Statement: I care deeply about the intersection of finance, strategic communication and mission. My hope is to bring the skills, perspectives, and experiences I’ve gained—from church planting to serving in more traditional parish contexts—to support the financial health of the Diocese during these critical transition years.

Bio: COTD member since ’23. Serve on the Audit, Compensation, Joint Budget & Camp Stevens Committees. Real Estate Task Force member. St Cross Finance, Investment Committees. EDPA Investment Committee for Widows & Orphans Corp. & Rector Search Committee

Statement: I learned about living my faith daily from my parents, especially compassion for the “less than”. Now 72 and retired from a corporate restructuring/real estate investing career I still have a lot to give. I’d like a few more years to assist in navigating the challenges and opportunities before the EDLA

Bio: Retired Riverside Superior Court Judge. Attended Episcopal churches in Riverside since 1986. Served on vestry, parish profile & parish search committees, eucharistic minister & eucharistic visitor, and on current Bishop Diocesan Search Committee.

Statement: COTD is undergoing changes in its leadership and the scope of its responsibilities as more assets are transferred to it from the Corp Sole. Implementing those changes will require the active engagement and decision-making of each member of the board of directors. As a retired judge, I offer my decision-making experience and my attention to detail.

Bio: I have served on the Corporation of the Diocese, the Commission on Ministry, STAH Endowment Board, and the Budget Committee. Additionally, I have held roles as Deanery President, Parish Administrator, and Stewardship Chair.

Statement: I am honored to be considered for another term on the Corporation. I hope to bring practical insight and accountability to our shared resources. My goal is to help ensure that diocesan finances are managed with transparency, responsibility, and in a manner that reflects the sacramental life and tradition of the Church.

Bio: Diocesan Council 1996-present; have also attended every Convention during those years except 2002(injury).

Statement: My Diocesan Council service has encompassed the episcopates of Bishops Borsch, Bruno and Taylor, including the famous Special Convention of 1996 (Mission Share funding). I feel called to offer my contributions to our institutional memory during the upcoming transition and the opening years of the next episcopate.

Bio: I have served on the Vestry and currently serve on the Investment Committee at St. James. Currently I volunteer every Friday afternoon to operate our soup kitchen program.

Statement: I believe my church St. James and the Diocese serve an important mission both for their members and the broader community in Los Angeles. It’s important that the investment trust enjoys strong and consistent performance to provide the financial resources necessary to continue the good work of the Diocese.

Bio: I am the Rector of St. Stephen’s, Santa Clarita and Dean of Deanery 2. I also serve on The Program Group for Mission Congregations, The Program Group for Compensation & Benefits, Diocesan Council & The Bishop’s Commission for LGBTQ+ Ministry.

Statement: I wish to serve in this way so I can be more active in fiscal leadership, policy development and strategic visioning in service of the communities and organizations of EDLA. My corporate and parochial experience can be leveraged on the Standing Committee as we collaborate with the next bishop to set the tone for what EDLA will be in the future.

Bio: Experienced accounting and finance professional with over a decade serving nonprofits and businesses. Treasurer and Vestry member at St. Thomas, Hollywood; currently serving on the Board of the Corporation of the Diocese.

Statement: I seek to continue my work in fiscal responsibility and parish support on the Standing Committee, offering continuity and insight as we prepare for new episcopal leadership and build a strong future for our Diocese.

Bio: Vestry member, St. John’s (2021-2024); member finance committee. Diocesan work elected to two terms of COTD (2020-2023; 2023-2026). Currently Vice President. Served a number of select subcommittees: Joint Budget Taskforce; Compensation Committee; Camp Stevens subcommittee.

Statement: A life-long Episcopalian and a retired administrator (and President) I serve our diocese and St. John’s with my financial and institutional perspective. I also offer a perspective on the wider issues of the Episcopal church. Throughout my career, I was a member of Episcopal churches as diverse as Birmingham, Albany, Memphis, St Louis, and Boise.

Bio: I serve as Director of Pastoral Care & Parish Life at All Saints Church, Pasadena, where I help nurture connection and belonging. I chair the Bishop’s Commission on LGBTQ Ministry, recently served as co-chair of the EDLA Bishop Search Committee.

Statement: I’m running for Deputy to General Convention to help build a Church that challenges the status quo and moves beyond welcome to true belonging. My work in pastoral care, LGBTQ ministry, and global mission shapes my hope for a more inclusive, courageous Church.

Bio: Former Bishop’s Warden, Bishop’s Committee member, Diocesan Convention delegate. Current Deputy to the 81st General Convention, Diocesan Council member, LEM, Worship Leader, Choir member, Social media technician, sexton.

Statement: As a life long Episcopalian, I have maintained an active role in my local parish, the diocese, and the national church for many years. I believe that the Church and society are facing critical challenges now more than ever. I want to use my experience and knowledge to work for the welfare and health of the Church as Deputy to the 82nd Convention.

Bio: Parish: Fourth-generation member, St. Mary’s (Mariposa): choir member, former vestry member, Diocese and churchwide: current member of Bishop Search Committee, 4-time General Convention Deputy (2012, 2015, 2018, 2024)

Statement: It would be an honor to once again represent the Diocese of Los Angeles as a deputy to the 2027 General Convention. If elected, this would be my fifth time as a deputy. I continue to run because being involved in church governance brings me great joy and I firmly believe in the power and importance of diverse representation at GC and throughout TEC.

Bio: Corporate finance executive. Retiring volunteer Treasurer of the Diocese & Diocesan Investment Trustee. Previous service as senior warden, treasurer, and vestry member.

Statement: I was elected as an alternate and deputy at the last 2 General Conventions. Since we send more than $800,000 annually to The Episcopal Church, I was glad to offer my financial experience to provide input to our deputation and ask questions of our national leaders on budgetary issues that affect us here in LA. I would be honored to do so again.

Bio: Vicar at St. Thomas’ Church, Hacienda Hts.; Convener of Chinese Ministry Advisory Committee; Member of New Community; Member of Bishop’s Parochial Council; Former Episcopal Chaplain at UC-Irvine; Clergy Deputy to the 80th and 81st General Conventions.

Statement: This is my third time to run for clergy deputy to the General Convention. I firmly believe that God’s love embraces all peoples. It is such a belief that has encouraged me to serve multicultural ministries for years and to seek opportunities to bring my voice as a female priest of color into a greater community of the Episcopal churches.

Bio: Rector of Holy Trinity Church – Covina; Deanery Six Clergy representative to Diocesan Council; Vice Pres. of ACTION Food Pantry; Assoc. Member of The Order of the Holy Cross; Spiritual Advisor; Served as Asst. Sec. for Blessing Project SCLM

Statement: After “discovering” The Episcopal Church at University, I have loved and prayed and served TEC without ceasing. As a priest I have learned to listen and act after prayerful reflection, trusting God’s Spirit and erring on the side of LOVE and the outcast. I am a bridge builder and believe our best years as a church are still ahead of us.

Bio: Rector St. Cross; elected to the Standing Committee and Corp. of the Diocese; Deputy to GC 80 & 81, head of deputation for GC 81, appointed to Title IV committee GC 80 & 81. Mentor to clergy nationally. Previous member of COM, PG Stewardship/Youth.

Statement: The work of the church at General Convention is rigorous and a joy. I see my strength as being a bridge between the church that we know and the church coming into being. My ability to communicate across generations to our diocese and the wider church on behalf of our diocese is an asset that I hope to bring to GC 82 on your behalf.

Bio: Ordained in 1990 in Kenya. Assisting Priest at St. Athanasios, Vicar /Rector/ Headmaster of St. Timothy’s in Compton, Chaplain at UCLA, Vicar of St. Thomas of Canterbury LB, Rector St. John the Divine CM. Member of PGGP, COM, DC, BPG, Interfaith etc.

Statement: As a new member of the Episcopal Church, I want to learn of how things are done at the National Church. Bring my experience of listening, cooperation, teamwork, commitment, participation, dedication, resilience and new life to the team. I will maintain a healthy, transparent, and inclusive process. Provide the assistance that may be expected of me.

Bio: Parish Deacon, UBE H. Belfield Hannibal member, Society of Catholic Priests (SCP) member, Diocesan Commission on Liturgy and Music, Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (National), GC81 Alternate Clergy Deputy, GC81 Clergy Deputy #4.

Statement: Greetings, my name is The Rev. Deacon Dominique Piper. I’m running to be a clergy deputy of GC82. I had the honor of being elected as an alternate clergy deputy for GC81 and ultimately served as clergy deputy #4. As a Deacon and millennial I can add perspectives that some may skim over, as my vow is to bring the world’s needs to the church.

Bio: Deacon at Holy Nativity Parish; advocacy chair, Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change; EDLA Homelessness Task Force: Board of Directors – Stillpoint, Center for Christian Spirituality. Convener, working group to restore TEC’s Creation Care Compline.

Statement: In 2022 The Episcopal Church recognized climate change as “an all-encompassing social crisis and moral emergency.” I’m running for clergy deputy to GC82 to continue this great work that we’ve begun. I offer my diaconal instincts, community organizing skills, and advocacy experience for this and so many other challenges we face, in Christ, together.