Rev. AC Churchill (they/them) – Executive Director
Rev. AC Churchill has been with Earth Ministry/WAIPL since 2022 as the Executive Director. They are an ordained minister within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) tradition and come to the work of environmental justice as an expression of their deep commitment to participating in healing, justice, and transformation. They view the work of environmental justice to be intrinsically connected to anti-racism and pro-reconciliation work and have over a decade’s worth of experience working in and with faith communities as a faith-rooted organizer, most recently in Dallas, TX.
AC has a Masters of Divinity from Brite Divinity School, in Forth Worth, Texas, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. They are excited to be a Southern transplant into the PNW and are looking forward to setting down roots and building community across the state. When not working for justice, AC likes to dabble in woodworking, explore new cultures and customs with their family, and does not often sit still.
Email: AC@earthministry.org
Keah Calluccie (she/her) – Multifaith Program Manager
Keah Calluccie joined Earth Ministry/WAIPL in 2021 as the Multifaith Outreach Coordinator. With a history of work in museums, non-profits, and universities, she is excited to bring her experiences into the realm of environmental justice and advocacy with communities of faith.
Keah has a Master of Arts in International Studies: Comparative Religion from the University of Washington where she studied the relationships between late antique science within Jewish and Christian communities of the Near East and Mediterranean. In her free time, Keah loves to read and make candles.
Email: keah@earthministry.org
Maria Thompson (she/her) – Development and Communications Manager
Maria Thompson is a development professional, spiritual director, and writer with a passion for the wonder of the natural world and its beloved creatures. She has held executive management positions in higher education and social service nonprofits and served as a spiritual director for the Transforming Leadership Project, part of her private practice as a spiritual retreat facilitator and spiritual director. A Christian contemplative with roots in the Lutheran tradition, she has helped faith communities and individuals perceive and attend to the movement of the holy in their lives. She comes to Earth Ministry/WAIPL with environmental justice as a dynamic key centerpiece of her own spiritual practice.
Maria holds a Masters of Arts in Transforming Spirituality from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Washington. In her off hours, she writes fiction, takes long walks with her dog, and photographs the transfixing beauty of creation for a Visio Divina practice.
Email: maria@earthministry.org
Simba Ndemera (he/him) – Bookkeeper
Simba Ndemera provides leadership for finance and operating functions with his valuable nonprofit finance and accounting experience. With a passion for faith-based environmental justice, Simba brings a wealth of financial expertise to the organization. His attention to detail, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to accurate financial stewardship will support EM/WA IPL’s mission of transforming faith into action for the well-being of communities and the environment.
Simba brings close to 30 years of experience in finance, auditing and accounting and a proven record of selecting and introducing new processes and technological functions. Simba is active in local community service through church organizations. Simba is determined to help create opportunities for people to rise above barriers in pursuit of better lives.
Email: simba@earthministry.org