Our Team
Megan DeWald
Director
Megan (she/her) cultivates connection and friendship among people from different social locations and is passionate about building just, equitable communities.
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Liz Moore
Assistant Director
Liz (she/her) solves problems and creates solutions for ministry leaders through dynamic programming, systemic change, and spiritual formation.
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Angellica Sweat
Program Coordinator
Angellica (she/her) curates innovative theological programs for congregational youth leaders and is passionate about fostering caring communities for transformational ministry.
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Mar Kyner
Administrative Assistant
Mar (they/them) is passionate about radical hospitality, social change, and fostering safe and welcoming communities where young people can flourish.
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Abigail Rusert
Associate Dean for Continuing Education
Abigail (she/her) is a bridge builder who is passionate about researching and designing programs that serve congregational leaders.
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Michael Paul Cartledge II
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Michael Paul (he/him) is a practical theologian who studies Christian formation, educational ministry, mental health, and neurodivergence.
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Kenda Creasy Dean
Mary D. Synnott Professor of Youth, Church, and Culture, Founding Director & Faculty Liaison
Kenda (she/her) is a pastor, professor, practical theologian, author, and serial social entrepreneur who is committed to the passionate pursuit of the Holy Spirit’s work in the world. She also served as the Founding Director of the IYM from 1996-1998.
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THE IYM Student Staff
MTS Student
Project Assistant
Third-year MDiv/MACEF
Program Assistant
Third-year MDiv/MACEF
Program Assistant
