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Southwest California Synod Staff

Fernando G. Russo, MBA, MSF

Director of Finance and Administration

frusso@socalsynod.org

The Rev. Tracy Williams

Assistant to the Bishop for Congregational Care

pastortracy@socalsynod.org

deacondr@socalsynod.org

TaSh Elzie

Director of Communications

communications@socalsynod.org

Tyra Dennis

Youth Ministry Coordinator & Organizer

youthministry@socalsynod.org

Julia Morales

Manager for Candidacy and Mobility

julia@socalsynod.org

Lisa Higginbotham

Gift Planner/Advancement Advisor

Lisa.Higginbotham@elca.org

Claudia Iao

Administrative Assistant

admin@socalsynod.org

Robin Lujan

Office Administrator for Rostered Ministry

RLujan@SoCalSynod.org

jkline@socalsynod.org

June Kline

Bookkeeper

Bill Nuzzo

Properties and Facilities Manager

bnuzzo@socalsynod.org

Priscilla Merlo

Welcoming Congregations Coordinator