The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman Canon to the Ordinary You can contact Cristi with questions about: Diocesan Policies Clergy Transitions Congregational Conflict Really important ministry stuff you aren’t sure who else to talk to about it. cchapman@ecww.org 206.325.4200 x2032
Caleb Gomes Resource Assistant Caleb B. Gomes (they/them) has been a resident of Seattle since the summer of 2022. They began working at the Diocese of Olympia in the Office of the Bishop in February of 2024. Throughout their time there, Caleb was able to help contribute to the smooth transition of bishops and is honored to have now joined the staff full-time. In addition to their work within the Diocese, Caleb is deeply involved in the Seattle music community.
The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle Bishop Bishop LaBelle previously served as rector of St. Mark’s Church in Southborough, Massachusetts. During this time, Bishop LaBelle co-founded Southborough Neighbors for Peace with Dr. Safdar Medina. This organization has hosted peace vigils, began a community-wide Iftar dinner during Ramadan, established an interfaith Thanksgiving service, and sponsored other bridge-building events. Bishop LaBelle was elected the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia on May 18, 2024, and consecrated on September 14, 2024. plabelle@ecww.org 206.325.4200
Valerie Reinke Canon Missioner for Faith Formation Valerie comes to the Office of the Bishop from Grace Episcopal Church, Bainbridge Island, where she has spent the last five years coordinating their Children & Families Ministry. She is the author of a curriculum for 2nd- 4th grades, "Storytellers," that uses children's books as a jumping off point for discussing Christian values and scriptural teachings. She was part of the leadership team that brought Grace’s Summer Day Camp to the children of
Tonja May Executive Assistant tmay@ecww.org 206.325.4200 x2010
Dr. Thea Mirabella Maeve Wyatt Dean of the Iona School and Canon Missioner for Congregational Transitions Dr Thea Mirabella Maeve Wyatt is the Canon Missioner for Congregational Transitions and Dean of the Iona School. A former United Methodist clergywoman, she worked previously within the local church as a parish minister and as Executive Director for the Wesley Foundation, a campus ministry to the University of Washington. After engaging in doctoral study in Christian Spirituality and Pastoral Leadership, she spent 15
Sumonnat Puttavon Associate Director of Refugee Resettlement Office sumonnatp@yahoo.com
Sue Tait Director of Resource Center resource@ecww.org 206.325.4200 x2043
Mekdes Teleale Staff Accountant mteleale@ecww.org 206.325.4200 x2045
Matt Koski Resource Coordinator mkoski@ecww.org 206.325.4200 x2015
