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

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

Director, Program Coordination and Management, Office of the General Secretary

The Rev. Amy Stapleton Director of Program Coordination and Management Office of the General Secretary Phone: (202) 547-2271. FAX: (202) 547-0358 Email: astapleton@gcorr.org

Amy is responsible for coordinating work related to the strategic plan and managing the office of the General Secretary. Read more

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

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. Read more

Team Leader, Monitoring and Advocacy

Mr. Giovanni Arroyo Team Leader, Monitoring and Advocacy Phone: (202) 547-2271. FAX: (202) 547-0358 Email: garroyo@gcorr.org

Giovanni oversees agency priorities that involve monitoring the church at all levels and creating change in the church. Read more

  

Director, Annual Conference Relations

The Rev. Myungim Kim Director of Annual Conference Relations  Phone: (202) 547-2271. FAX: (202) 547-0358 Email: mkim@gcorr.org

Myungim is responsible for resourcing Annual Conference Committees on Religion and Race and other conference leader groups. Read more

Administrative Support Staff

Financial Services Assistant

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