JEANETTE STOKES, Executive Director

Jeanette Stokes founded the Resource Center for Women and Ministry in the South in 1977 and serves as its Executive Director. A graduate of Smith College and Duke Divinity School, she is an ordained Presbyterian minister living Durham, NC. Jeanette has led workshops on women, spirituality, creativity and social justice. In 1997 she constructed a 40'x40' canvas labyrinth to use in workshops and retreats. Jeanette is the author of 25 Years in the Garden, a collection of her essays, and the co-editor of God Speaks, Women Respond, a collection of essays by women in ministry. She likes to write, paint, dance, and garden.

JENNIFER MCGOVERN, Administrative Director

Jennifer McGovern joined the staff of the Resource Center in August 2004 part-time to help with administrative tasks. She brings many years' experience with non-profits, member-funded organizations and progressive local politics. Supportive of the work of RCWMS since it began, she is interested in furthering social justice especially through her work as a teacher and tutor. Jennifer is a graduate of Duke University and North Carolina Central University and lives in Durham.

MEGHAN FLORIAN, Intern

Meghan Florian is a writer and a graduate of Duke Divinity School. She assists RCWMS with writing and technology.

BRYANT HOLSENBECK, Artist in Residence

Bryant Holsenbeck is an environmental artist in Durham, NC. Her work helps people notice how much they throw away. Read more about her here. RCWMS is currently helping to make a short educational video about Bryant's work and her teaching.

LIZ DOWLING-SENDOR, Writer in Residence

Liz Dowling-Sendor is an Episcopal priest and writer. A native of Beaufort, SC, Liz now lives in Chapel Hill, NC.

RCWMS Board of Trustees - 2009

Debra Brazzel
Amy Kellum
Marya McNeish
Danyelle O’Hara
Lori Pistor
Courtney Reid-Eaton
Candice Ryals
Sarah Walls
Betty Wolfe