Executive Director: Alyssa Parker
Starting her time here in April 2020, Alyssa gained this position after being a volunteer for a year! She graduated Bridgewater College in 2018 with a degree in Sociology and Culture Studies. Now she resides here in Harrisburg, PA right in the Allison Hill neighborhood. She has only been here for a year and a half, but has cemented herself as a part of this community.
contact: brethren.com.min@gmail.com
Ministries Director: Devin Dixon-Rosario
Devin joined us in February of 2023 filling our new Ministries Director position. He is a graduate of our Agape Satyagraha program and was active in our Kids Church (now Shalom Kids) program as a child. He has experience in management, advocacy, organizing, and especially peace and justice work.
contact: ministriesdirector.bcm@gmail.com
Brethren Service Volunteer: Chloe Soliday
Chloe came to us in October of 2022 as a volunteer who is an incredible asset through her management of our Free Store, leadership in Wellness Hub, Shalom Kids, and taking on the bulk of the work with the Social Justice Library! She graduated Berea College in 2022 and has past experiences working with advocacy in Washington D.C.
contact: brethren.com.min@gmail.com
Board Chair: Matt Kirkley
Matt is a Social Worker with 7+ years of experience in residential, community, and international settings. He works with diverse populations in individual, group, community, and advocacy settings.
His specialties include: motivating students, music, creativity, social services, intercultural communication, Third culture kids, math, research, and analysis.
Board Vice Chair: Mark Pickens
Mark is currently a Field Associate for Anabaptist Disabilities Network. He is also a member of the Christian Education Team at Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren, Choir member, an active member of the Allison Hill Community. He is also involved with a great organization FREE Together who connects faith based groups to organizations for social justice. Mark has been in the community for a while and also volunteered in the community as a Brethren Volunteer Service member years ago!
Treasurer: Rick Woodard
Rick Woodard is the founder and Co-Coordinator of the Allison Hill Fund; Member of Camp Hill Presbyterian Church; Board member (and current Chair) of the Peace Tax Fund; Camp Hill Borough Council Member; Board members and Treasurer of Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area; Current president of West Shore Sertoma, and has served as president in 2003-2005 as well.
Secretary: Wanda Santiago
Involvements: Wanda is a gem of the Allison Hill neighborhood. She is the Owner-Operator of Santiago Day Care and is heavily involved in the life of The Hill especially in regards to children. Along with running our Kids’ Church program, she is also involved in Life Team Activities, Tutoring with the Hope Foundation, and Coordinating for Underprivileged Children’s Christmas Party.
Board Member: Briel Slocum
Briel is a recent graduate of Messiah College where she earned her degree in Peace and Conflict Studies as well as Religion. She has been a participant of our programs and has grown to lead others. She is heavily involved with Youth and Young Adult work in the Church of the Brethren including being on the planning team for National Young Adult Conference, Interning with On Earth Peace as a Youth and Young Adult Coordinator, and participating in Ministry Summer Service.
Board Member: Pastor Ron Ludwick
Pastor Ron Ludwick is the former Pastor of Lebanon Church of the Brethren and is involved in Zion Choral; Messiah College Choral Arts; Ministers of Music Quartet; Living Hope Counseling Center Board; Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Board.
Board Member: Diana Karlinsey
Diana is retired and currently an active volunteer at our weekly Wellness Hub! She has been volunteering with us for over 2 years now and we are so happy to have her voice in this space!
Board Member: Sandra Jackson
Sandra (Sandy) Jackson is a member of Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren and a retired State employee. She has been volunteering with our Wellness Hub for over a year now and has participated in community outreach with our Agape Satyagraha program on multiple occasions! She is a resident here on The Hill and is active in the bettering of our neighborhood.
Board Member: Ivelisse Class
Ivelisse (Ivy) Class is an LPN in Harrisburg with strong ties to Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren! She is a traveler, mother, businesswoman, and so much more! We are excited to have her on the board as she offers much needed input in all aspects. We are also happy to have her volunteer with us during Wellness Hub as a translator and assisting in the Free Store!
Ex-Officio Board Member: Josiah Ludwick
Josiah Ludwick is the Co-Pastor at Harrisburg First Church! He will tell you he is a PROUD Messiah College Alumni. He has been working with the organization for over 10 years and is very involved in youth work and relationship building within the community.
contact: jludwick.bcm@gmail.com
