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

Brethren Community Ministries (also known as bcmPEACE)
219 Hummel St.Harrisburg, PA 17104 
brethren.com.min@gmail.com
Office:
717-234-0415 x20
Fax:
1-406-991-7166
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