Leaders for church and world: YDS alumni stories

The alumnae and alumni of Yale Divinity School are pastors, scholars, activists, educators, the heads of numerous ecclesiastical and secular oganizations, and more—all exemplifying the YDS mission of service to church and world.

Below is a collection of stories showcasing the leadership and contributions of YDS alumni/ae, in the United States and around the world.

If you have stories of your own to suggest about YDS alums—including yourself—please let us know

Graduate with halo hat
May 23, 2017
Considering her 14 books and numerous awards (including a place on Time magazine’s 100 most influential people list) it’s surprising to hear that author, priest, and educator...
May 19, 2017
This year I was the Community Life Coordinator on campus. I was in charge of leading the Community Life Committee—planning, budgeting for, and executing events for the YDS...
May 18, 2017
Key leadership roles at YDS Co-leader of DivOut, the LGBTQIA Coalition at YDS; co-Leader of the YDS Women’s Center; Title IX Graduate Assistant Role of YDS My work with...
May 18, 2017
Leadership roles Together with Pam Stevens ’17 M.Div., Maria Del Mar Martin Goula ’16 M.A.R., and others, I have worked to rally Hispanics to start an active and vibrant...
May 18, 2017
Prior to my arrival at Yale Divinity School, I was a social worker in Philadelphia, working with at-risk youth and young adults. While I enjoyed my work, my clients, (...

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