Our leaders are drawn from LAMP's individual membership and operate on an entirely volunteer basis.
Kate Davoli, MDiv
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Chair
Kate is a Ruling Elder at Sixth Presbyterian Church, a lay preacher, a graduate of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and a member of the national Board of Directors of the More Light Presbyterians. They piloted LAMP's mobile hospital ministry as the Student Chaplain in their Field Education placement in 2021-2022 and now serve as Chair.
Rev. Don Hammonds
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Director of Reconciliation
Don is passionate about reconciliation and being with those who are hurting. He is currently a chaplain at UPMC-Shadyside Hospital. Husband and father of four, Don prays and fights for a better Pittsburgh.
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Secretary
Liam is a member at Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community.
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Treasurer
Tawna is a Ruling Elder at Waverly Presbyterian Church.
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Wil Forrest
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Board Member
Wil is the Coordinator of the LGBTQIA+ Ministry at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. He is driven by the desire to ensure ALL the LGBTQIA+ community knows God loves them.
Rev. Erin Angeli
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Congregational Representative
Erin Angeli is the Pastoral Associate for Queer and Neighborhood Ministries at Commonwealth of Oakland. Erin’s work at Commonwealth is wide-ranging, but her favorite focuses are ministry to the Oakland neighborhood and pastoral care to queer folks. Erin’s goal in her queer ministry is twofold: to provide pastoral care to those discerning their relationship with the Church, and to organize local religious leaders to design systems of support for queer Christians.
Rev. Caitlin Werth
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Board Member
Caitlin has been the pastor of Waverly Presbyterian Church since August 2020 and was previously the Director of the HOPE Pre-Release Program in Allegheny County Jail. Inclusivity is at the heart of the gospel and Caitlin's passion is helping every person to know and experience how deeply they are loved by God.
Rev. Jason Dauer
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Board Member
Rev. Jason, M.Div., is pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood and leads Stonewall Abbey: a queer-inclusive faith community in the East End. Jason seeks to build bridges of justice and love in a divided city. Together with his husband, David, they are still learning what it means to be in a city that celebrates its ketchup.