Horizons magazine is published by Presbyterian Women (PW) the national women’s organization of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
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Sorority Inc. and Jack and Jill of America Inc. Education/Profession: bachelor's degree in biology and secondary edu- cation, master's degree in curriculum and instruction, University of North- ern Colorado; doctorate in education and human resources, Colorado State University Asian American Member at Large Jeanette Huie Oakland, California "The Churchwide Gathering and PW pub- lications offer resources for spiritual and per- sonal growth and also help us stay connected as Presbyterian Women. I would like to learn how they're produced and offer input and support so they continue to be relevant for women of different ages and ethnicities." Church: Congregation—elder, Pres- byterian Church in Chinatown; chair, mission and evangelism committee PW: PWP—co-moderator; PWS— treasurer Community: board of directors, Donaldina Cameron House Education/Profession: bachelor's degree in recreation studies, San Fran- cisco State University; graphic arts and typesetting courses, City College of San Francisco; resource development associate at Chinatown Community Development Center Hispanic/ Latin American Member at Large Dahlia G. Vela Rancho Viejo, Texas "If elected, I would support ongoing issues and projects related to antiracism, justice and peace, and Global Exchange." Church: ruling elder PW: PWC—moderator; PWP— mission interpreter; participant, 2008 Global Exchange to Central and Eastern Europe Community: library volunteer and English as a Second Language instructor Education/Profession: Our Lady of the Lake University and San Antonio Community College; administrative assistant, U.S. government Korean American Member at Large Gloria Chough Suwanee, Georgia "My various experiences as a member of PW's CT in our presby- tery have nurtured me and opened my eyes to the work of PW in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). I am excited to serve Presbyterian Women at the national level and would like to utilize my local and contextual experiences to bring vital voices together and build diverse forms and styles of leadership among Presbyterian Women and the PC(USA)." Church: Presbytery—vice moderator for Committee of Women of Color for Women's Justice; partner, Multi- cultural Christmas Concert; commis- sioner, Tri-Presbytery New Church Development Commission PW: PWP—Asian concerns CT member Community: secretary, Ecumenical Korean American Clergywomen in Atlanta; director, Asian Women's Leadership Advocacy Program Education/Profession: bachelor's degree in theology, KyungSung Uni- versity; master of divinity, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; associate pastor, Korean Central Pres- byterian Church (Atlanta) Middle Eastern American Member at Large Lucy Janjigian Franklin Lakes, New Jersey "I would be most interested in PW's international involvement in church and community, seeking understanding among peoples and working towards justice and peace." Church: ruling elder and deacon; member of Middle East task force and report presenter for "Breaking Down the Walls," 219th General Assembly November/December 2011 31 (2010); advisory board member, Presbyterian Hunger Program; member of women's committee and treasurer, National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus PW: attend spring and fall presbytery and synod gatherings; attended 2003, 2006 and 2009 Churchwide Gather- ings; keynote speaker for 2008 PW synod gathering; participant, 2011 Global Exchange to India Community: national chair of sum- mer camps and Christmas joy pack- ages, Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA); board member, Fig Orchard (ecu- menical adult education); board mem- ber, Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra, Artists for Mental Health, Armenian Artists Association of America, National League of Pen Women, Inc. Education/Profession: teacher training, British Lebanese Training College; bachelor's degree in biology, Heidelberg College; master's degree in plant ecology, Emory University; Art Students League and Stacy Studio Workshop; artist Native American Member at Large Patricia Angle Kamiah, Idaho "It would be a challenge to put together a study of manifestations of God's love and authority in empowering women of differ- ent communities of faith within our denomination." Church: member, First Indian Presbyterian Church of Kamiah, Idaho; member of the Nez Perce Presbytery gathering committee. PW: member, hospitality team for the 2012 CWG Education/Profession: graduate, Lapwai High School; coursework at University of Idaho and Lewis Clark State College