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Born and raised in the Midwest, Rev. Mieke Vandersall recieved her B.A. in Anthropology from The College of Wooster. She arrived in New York City in 1998 and began working with the international human rights organization The National Labor Committee. Called back to serve the Presbyterian Church, she was the Coordinator for Presbyterian feminist organization Voices of Sophia. She also began her studies at Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. From the beginning of her time in New York City, Mieke was actively engaged in Presbyterian Welcome, serving as Secretary, Co-Moderator and then being hired as Interim Coordinator. When hired as the Coordinator, Mieke and Presbyterian Welcome approached the New York City Presbytery to validate our ministry, and Mieke was then ordained into this position in August 2004.
Erin Reese holds a Masters of Art and Theology from Union Theological Seminary. An artist and film maker who has consulted for directors and non-profits working at the intersection of art, religion, and social justice, Erin has for the past four years been particularly focused on visual culture and media. Erin lives in Manhattan where she enjoys the art scene and relishes the diversity of baked goods.