GCORR staff
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The racially and ethnically diverse staff of the General Commission on Religion and Race offers considerable talents, expertise, wisdom and conviction to help lead The United Methodist Church in its pursuit of racial justice, inclusiveness and reconciliation. Aided by many years of experience and leadership in the denomination, we serve in partnership with the Church at all levels: nationally, jurisdictionally, alongside annual conferences, local churches, general agencies, theological schools and racial/ethnic caucuses. Executive StaffGeneral Secretary
Erin leads the development and articulation of the vision of antiracism and diversity, which are at the core of the mission of The United Methodist Church. She also oversees planning, administration and evaluation of GCORR’s work, in concert with board members, and collaborates with bishops and other general secretaries to pursue denominational goals of racial/ethnic inclusiveness. Read more Assistant General Secretary
Frances serves as staff for GCORR's Personnel Committee as Human Resources Director. She plans and conducts human resources-related training, keeps staff informed of and in compliance with denominational personnel policies, and is administrator of Information Technology for both GCORR and the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS). Read more Chief Financial Officer
Wesley oversees the business operations of the Commission and works with the General Commission of Finance and administration (GCFA) to develop GCORR’s budget. Read more Team Leader, Program Ministries
Barbara is leading the creation and implementation of educational resources targeted at dismantling racism. She is also serving on the United Methodist focus area of Leadership Development. Team Leader, Communications and Media Relations
Jeneane is responsible for GCORR's strategic communications, brand management and public relations. Her role is to create channels of communication and connection among diverse segments of the denomination, and to promote educational resources. Read more Coordinator, Research and Review
Mary is responsible for creating monitoring resources and managing the process of annual conference, general agency and seminary reviews. Read more Team Leader, Monitoring and Advocacy
Giovanni will oversee agency priorities that involve monitoring the church at all levels and creating change in the church. Coordinator, Advocacy
Victor is responsible for advocacy campaigns related to immigration, global health, poverty and inclusiveness at General and Jurisdictional conference. Read more Coordinator, Annual Conference
Myungim is responsible for resourcing Annual Conference Committees on Religion and Race and other conference leader groups. Read more Director of Program Coordination and Management, Office of the General Secretary
Amy is responsible for coordinating work related to the strategic plan and managing the office of the General Secretary. Read more Administrative Support StaffFinancial Services Assistant
Michelle assists the treasurer with payment and recording of invoices and accounts, coordinates the Minority Group Self-Determination Fund application process and helps manage the agency’s database and IT issues and solutions. She also helps associate general secretaries in preparing for major events. Read more Administrative Assistant
Shannon assists staff members of GCORR working in the areas of communications and constituency services. She also coordinates GCORR’s grants program, office operations and meeting planning. Read more |
