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Education

Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO
Dissertation of Distinction Award

Dissertation: Addressing Racism in the Church: Moving Towards Antiracism and Restorative Justice
Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Matheny

Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
Corlett Senior Sermon Award, Runner-Up
Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO

Diploma in Cross-Cultural Ministry
365M Program, Wicklow, Republic of Ireland

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies & Missiology
Ronald E. McNair Scholar
Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Peacemaking Circle Trainer, Restorative Justice, Hawai’i Pacific District
  • District Course of Ministry Study, Church of the Nazarene, Hawai’i Pacific District
  • Three (3) Units in Clinical Pastoral Education, Pacific Health Ministry
  • Four (4) Units in Clinical Pastoral Education, OU Health
  • Certificate in Volunteer Management, NonProfit Connect Certificate in Fundraising and Grant Writing, AmeriCorps Program

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene, Hawai’i Pacific District
  • Board Certified Chaplain, Association of Professional Chaplains Member
  • Association of Professional Chaplaincy Ecclesiastical Endorsement for Healthcare Chaplain, Church of the Nazarene

LANGUAGES

English, Native
Spanish, Native

MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE

  • Chapel Speaker, Waolani Judd Nazarene School, Honolulu, HI
  • Cultural Community Liaison, 8th Street Church, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Children’s Pastor, Segunda Iglesia del Nazareno, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Global Volunteer Missionary, Church of the Nazarene, Mesoamerica Region
  • Youth Pastor, Ministerios Emmanuel, College Church, Olathe, KS
  • College Ministry Intern, Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Volunteer Missionary, Youth In Mission, Global Mission, Church of the Nazarene

TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE

Pastor of Spiritual Life
Honolulu First Church of the Nazarene, Honolulu, HI

Preceptor/Adjunct Faculty
Pacific Health Ministry, Honolulu, HI

Program Director
Jubilee Partners, Oklahoma City, OK

Volunteer Missionary
Global Mission, Wicklow Town, Republic of Ireland

Community Program Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA
Rosedale Development Association, Kansas City, KS

Migrant Education Specialist
Olathe North High School, Olathe, KS

English Language Learner Paraprofessional
Putnam City West High School, Oklahoma City, OK

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Spiritual Care Counselor
Mālama Ola Health Services, Honolulu, HI

Staff Chaplain, The Queen’s Medical Center
Pacific Health Ministry, Honolulu, HI

Palliative Care Chaplain Fellow, The Queen’s Medical Center
Pacific Health Ministry, Honolulu, HI

Chaplain Resident, Pastoral Care Department
OU Health, Oklahoma City, OK

Direct Care Staff Supervisor, Nazarene Centro de Refugio
Office of Refugee Settlement, Unaccompanied Children Program, Eustis, FL

SELECTED LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS AND PREACHING

Lecturer

  • “Introduction to Christianity: Living the Way of Jesus” for Honolulu First Church of the Nazarene, Honolulu, Hawai’i
  • “Distress and Self-Care among Chaplains Working in Healthcare” for Chaplain Rounds, Pacific Health Ministry, Honolulu, Hawai’i
  • “What is Spiritual Care in the Healthcare Setting?” for Palliative Care Rounds, The Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawai’i
  • “Patients’ and Loved Ones’ Expectations of Chaplain Services” for Compassion Rounds, The Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawai’i
  • “Shepherding God’s People in Crisis” for Ministerial Course of Study, Hawai’i Pacific District Church of the Nazarene
  • “Finding Joy in Self-Care” for The Power of Mindfulness–The Bodhisattva Way of Caring for Ourselves and Others Workshop, Dharma as Water Team Tzu Chi USA
  • “Self-Compassion and Self-Care” for The Power of Mindfulness–The Bodhisattva Way of Caring for Ourselves and Others Workshop, Dharma as Water Team Tzu Chi USA
  • “Empathetic Joy” for The Power of Mindfulness–The Bodhisattva Way of Caring for Ourselves and Others Workshop, Dharma as Water Team Tzu Chi USA
  • “The Effects of Trauma Exposure on Spiritual Care Providers” for Clinical Pastoral Education Didactic, Pacific Health Ministry, 2018-2022

Presenter

  • “An Ecumenical Perspective Between Latino/as Christians” OSU McNair Scholars Conference, Stillwater, OK, May 2010
  • “An Integrative Approach to Perspectives of ‘Thin Places’ to Enter into Relationships in Global Missional Context” Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO, January 2015

Preaching

  • Guest Preacher, Ewa Beach Church of the Nazarene, Ewa Beach, HI
  • Guest Preacher, Pukalani Church of the Nazarene, Makawao, HI
  • Guest Preacher, Windward Church of the Nazarene, Kaneohe, HI
  • Guest Preacher, The Bridge Church of the Nazarene, Honolulu, HI

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

  • Member, Alumni Council, Nazarene Theological Seminary 2022—Present
  • Member, Missions Council, Hawaii Pacific District 2022—Present
  • Member, Ethics Committee, The Queen’s Medical Center 2018—2022
  • Member, Cancer Center Committee, The Queen’s Medical Center 2020—2022
  • Co-Chair, Hui Malama Committee, The Queen’s Medical Center 2019—2022
  • Board Member, Skyline Urban Ministry 2017—2018
  • Member, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum 2015—2016
  • NMI Council Member, Olathe College Church of the Nazarene 2011—2014
  • Council Member, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 2010—2011
  • Teacher Sponsor, Reaching For A Dream, Putnam City West High School 2010—2011