AED Board & Staff

AED BOARD OF DIRECTORS
​The Association for Episcopal Deacons elects new board members every two years, by ballot of AED membership. ​The Board consists of 5 elected deacons, 2 elected priests, 1 elected bishop and 2 elected laity, who serve for four years. Other appointments are made as needed. Liaison to The Fund for the Diaconate is chosen by that body.

The board's goals: 

1. Promote the critical need for the diaconate in The Episcopal Church to fulfill Jesus’ mandate: to love one another as I have loved you.
2. Develop clear and comprehensive structures to implement AED’s mission, including its role as a major resource portal for all aspects of diaconal work.
3. ​Increase AED membership to 60% of ordained deacons.​

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OFFICERS

President
Deacon Kristi Neal
Western North Carolina
​Term ends Spring 2029
​Contact

Past President
Carole Maddux
Atlanta
​Term ends Spring 2027

Vice President / President-elect
Deacon Yvette Owens
Georgia
​Term ends Spring 2031
Contact

Secretary
Terri Hoffmann
Oregon
Term ends Spring 2027
Contact

Treasurer
Tammy Pallot
Atlanta
​​Term ends Spring 2029

Board Responsibilities and Covenants
​Standing Committees

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DIRECTORS

Deacons

• Denise LaVetty, New York (2027)
• Geoffrey Smith, New Hampshire (2027)
• L Sue von Rautenkranz, Washington (2027)
• Keith Dorwick, Olympia (2029)​
• Dorcie Kafka Dvarishkis, Montana (2029)

Presbyters 

• ​Leeann Culbreath, Georgia (2027)
• Brendan Barnicle, Western Oregon (2029)​

Bishop

• Katharine Jefferts Schori, Nevada​ (2029)

Laity

• Terri Hoffmann, Oregon (2027)
• ​Tammy Pallot, Atlanta (2029)​​

Liaison from The Fund for the Diaconate

• Geraldine Swanson, New York​

Listening to Presiding Bishop Curry's greeting at the March 2023 board meeting.

​In 2021 Presiding Bishop Michael Curry recorded a short video offering his thanks to AED’s past President, Deacon Maureen Hagen, for her service to AED, deacons, and the Church. 

​Terms end in the spring of the year listed, prior to the spring board meeting. Officers and directors serve for four years.

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AED STAFF (Part time)

• ​Executive Director, Deacon Carter Hawley
• ​Membership Director,  Deacon Rebekah Hays Estera
• ​​Communication Director, Webmaster, Deacon Anne Pillot