Projects

The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab networks researchers, chaplains and educators to better prepare spiritual caregivers to work in today’s changing religious landscape.  Current Project Leaders are working on research and educational projects in a range of settings. They report on their projects through the Lab’s monthly newsletter and social media. Project leaders also mentor someone junior to them, either through their project or more generally.

If you’re working on an empirically-based research project about chaplaincy or spiritual care, consider affiliating with us. Complete the application form to learn more. We also welcome professional associations and educational groups as partners. Please email Michael Skaggs at michael@chaplaincyinnovation.org for more information.

Alyssa Adreani

NEWTON, MA - Interfaith Chaplain, Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Ceceley Chambers

PROVIDENCE, RI - Hospice & Pediatric Palliative Care Chaplain

Colleen Hallagan Prueninger

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Associate Dean for Religious & Spiritual Life, Stanford Univ.

Courtney Arntzen

MISSOULA, MT - Community Chaplain|Spiritual Director|Soul Care Provider

Cynthia I. Cheshire

KEEN, NH - Director & Campus Minister | The Newman Center

Deb Vaughn

ROCKVILLE, MD - Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator

Donald Stikeleather

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Staff Chaplain for Indiana University Heath Methodist Hospital

Donna Mote

ATLANTA, GA - Missioner for Engagement and Innovation in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta

FEATURED: Zac Willette

ST. PAUL, MN - Chaplain, Founder, President of Allay Care

Jacquetta Gomes

KENDAL CUMBRIA, ENGLAND - Chaplain for The Fire Fighters Charity ESFRS SFRS

Jason Pointer

Terrell State Hospital - Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling

Josiah Hoagland

GRAND RAPIDS, MN - Spiritual Care Coordinator, Essentia Health, Itasca Hospice

Judith Silva

Ephrata, PA - Spiritual Care and Education Manager

Juliane Martin

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Staff Chaplain for Indiana University Heath Methodist Hospital

Lori Niles

FRESNO, CA - Palliative Care Chaplain. Community Regional Medical Center

Martine Joseph

GRATZ, PA - United States Air Force Reserve Chaplain Corps

Michelle Jissan Nicolle

WINSTON-SALEM, SC - Chaplain for Wake Forest School of Medicine

Mona Villarubia

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Board-Certified Chaplain & Retired Theology Teacher

Monica Sanford

ROCHESTER, NY - Assist. Dir. for Spirituality & Religious Life

Philomène Péan

ST. LAWRENCE, MA - Chaplain, Home Health VNA and Merrimack Valley Hospice

Racquel R. Ray

MIDDLETOWN, RI - Chaplain, John Clarke Retirement and Nursing Center

Sangeetha Kowsik

NEW YORK, NY - Hindu Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor of NYU

Shama Mehta

DEARBORN, MI - Board Certified Chaplain, Spiritual Care Services

Shamika Goddard

BOULDER, CO - Founder and Head Tech Chaplain, Tech Chaplaincy Institute

Ylisse Cheney Bess

BOSTON, MA - Chaplain, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Yongbom Lee

RICHMOND, VA - Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center