Staff

The Jane E. Procter Diocesan House is located at 412 Sycamore Street. Cincinnati, OH 45202. The diocesan office general phone number is 513.421.0311.

Our general office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Prior appointments are recommended.

Who-to-Call List by Topic Organizational Chart

Our Bishop

**The Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White**
Bishop Diocesan
email

To schedule, contact Sarah Beegle.

Bishop Kristin Uffelman White was elected 10th Bishop of Southern Ohio on September 30, 2023 and ordained as bishop on February 17, 2024 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus.

Bishop White served as canon to the ordinary for congregational development and leadership in the neighboring Diocese of Indianapolis from 2018 until her election as bishop diocesan in 2023. She is a lifelong Episcopalian who was born in Anchorage, Alaska and raised in Prineville, Oregon. She served Church of the Holy Spirit, Lake Forest and St. Augustine’s, Wilmette, both in the northern suburbs of Chicago, before joining the bishop’s staff in Indianapolis.

**The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr.**
Assisting Bishop
email

**The Rt. Rev. Kenneth L. Price**
Assisting Bishop
email

**The Rt. Rev. Bavi Edna (Nedi) Rivera**
Assisting Bishop
email

Bishop’s Executive Team

**Sarah Beegle**
Executive Assistant to Bishop White
email 513.632.6017

**Canon Katie Forsyth**
Canon for Communications
email 513.632.6019

**The Rev. Canon Meredith Day Hearn**
Canon for Congregations
email 513.632.6018

**Canon Mark Priest**
Canon for Finance and Operations
email 513.214.0955

Communications Team

The Communications Team facilitates all internal and external communication for the organization and provides direct support to congregations to build up their communications and community engagement efforts. The team is led by Canon Katie Forsyth.

**Liz Brauza-Hughes**
Data and Information Manager
email

**Canon Julie Murray**
Canon for Community Engagement
email 513.632.6011

Congregations Team

The Congregations Team provides direct support to the faith communities of the diocese around congregational development, clergy transitions, stewardship efforts, faith formation, and more. The team is led by Canon Meredith Day Hearn.

**The Rev. Derrick Fetz**
Missioner for Stewardship
email 513.229.4618

**The Rev. Olivia Hamilton**
Missioner for Lifelong Formation
email 513.229.4642

**The** **Rev. Melanie Slane**
Transition Minister
email 513.632.6024

Finance & Operations Team

The Finance and Operations Team manages the finances of the diocese in coordination with responsible governing bodies as well as the building and operations at 412 Sycamore. They are also a resource to the faith communities of the diocese around financial matters.

**Susan Byrnside**
Controller
email 513.632.6038

**Kelly Whitaker**
Accounting Specialist
email 513.632.6016

Ministry Team

The Ministry Team supports the non-congregational ministries of our diocese, including ethnic ministries, Beloved Community, governance, and more. The team is led by the Rev. Canon Jodi Baron.