GCORR staff

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.

Among our executive staff, and with support from our administrative staff, we share ministry roles as consultants, trainers, teachers, preachers, mediators, monitors, representatives, communicators and most of all, advocates of justice and ambassadors of reconciliation. We are eager to serve Christ through our service to Christ’s church. Please let us know how we can help you.

Executive Staff

General Secretary

 Erin Hawkins, General Secretary
Erin M. Hawkins
General Secretary

Phone: (202) 495-2941. FAX: (202) 495-4926
Email: ehawkins@gcorr.org

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

Ms. Frances Jett Roberts
Assistant General Secretary for Administration and Human Resources
General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) and General Board of Church and Society (GBCS).

Phone: (202) 488-5658. FAX: (202) 488-1617
Email: froberts@umc-gbcs.org

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 Frances for both GCORR and the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS). Read more. 


Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Wesley Paulson
Chief Financal Officer
General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) and General Board of Church and Society (GBCS).

Phone: (202) 488-5625. FAX: (202) 488-5671
Email: wpaulson@umc-gbcs.org

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

The Rev. Barbara R.I. Isaacs
Team Leader, Program Ministries

Phone: (202) 547-2271. FAX: (202) 547-0358
Email: bisaacs@gcorr.org

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.
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Team Leader, Communications and Media Relations 

Ms. Jeneane Jones
Team Leader, Communications and Media Relations 

Phone: (202) 547-2271. FAX: (202) 547-0358
Email: jjones@gcorr.org

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

Administrative Support Staff

Financial Services Assistant

Michelle Tello
  
Ms. Michelle Tello
Financial Services Assistant 

Phone: (202) 495-2951. FAX: (202) 495-4928
Email: mtello@gcorr.org

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

John Coleman

Ms. Shannon Martin
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant  

Phone: (202) 495-2954. FAX: (202) 547-0358
Email: smartin@gcorr.org

Shannon Martin 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