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Rev. Dr. Katherine Wiebe
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Rev. Dr. Wiebe is an organization consultant, specializing in education, coaching, and therapeutic services following crises, trauma, or disaster. Founder and Director of the Institute, her practical experience includes counseling, group critical incident debriefings, institutional assessment, and disaster response. She has studied relational psychoanalysis, group and organizational dynamics, and community care after disasters for twenty years. She has served as a lead responder or consultant to tornadoes and hurricanes in Alabama, Texas, and the Carolinas, fires in California, and mass violence incidents in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. READ KATE'S BLOG POSTS > EMAIL KATE > |
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Renée Carmichael
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Renee brings over a decade of successful communications experience ranging from startups to corporations. Beginning her career in an integrated communications team, and most recently working in visual communications as a designer and art director, Renee felt drawn to using the skills she has gained in these arenas to develop models for community care after crises. EMAIL RENEE > |
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Erin Jantz
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR Erin Jantz received her Master’s Degree in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation. She also holds a B.A. in developmental psychology and has furthered her education with trainings in trauma care from Boston University and intensives with Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk. She has been practicing spiritual direction since 2012, helped to author ICTG’s Spiritual Formation Resource Guide, and also teaches and speaks on a variety of spiritual formation topics. Erin lives in Southern California with her husband and their four marvelous children. READ ERIN'S BLOG POSTS > EMAIL ERIN > |
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Megan Davis
UNDERGRAD PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM STUDENT Megan is currently a fourth year student at Westmont College, earning a Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. She has a keen interest in developmental psychology and it’s relationship with trauma and resilience, especially in children and youth. When she is not studying fundamentals of counseling, or analyzing Paul’s letters to the church, you can find her in the East Side of Santa Barbara eating a taco and hanging out with a crew of kids. READ MEGAN'S BLOG POSTS > EMAIL MEGAN > |
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Jackie George
UNDERGRAD PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM STUDENT Jackie is in her fourth year at Westmont College, earning a B.A. in Psychology. She is passionate about the psychology behind connectedness and vulnerability, especially in regards to how these impact resilience and post-trauma healing. Her variety of cultural experiences have influenced her passion to better understand others and how we can support one another in a way that empowers all individuals. EMAIL JACKIE > |
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Senaida Hernandez
UNDERGRAD PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM STUDENT Senaida is a senior at Westmont College. She will be graduating this May, receiving her BA in Psychology and plans on furthering her education and specializing in psychiatric-mental health. Senaida was born and raised in Nipomo, CA and enjoys quality time with family, working with youth, blogging, camping, and soaking up the sun at any one of the beautiful beaches our coast has to offer. Before interning at ICTG she interned at Noah’s Anchorage, an organization for youth in crisis where she provided support by offering an ear, resources, guidance, and temporary shelter for those in need. Senaida is the founder of "I'm A First" the first Westmont club of its kind which offers support, guidance and resources for first generation college students. EMAIL SENAIDA > |
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Miguel Navarro
UNDERGRAD PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM STUDENT Miguel is a 4th year undergraduate student at Westmont College, earning a B.A. in Psychology. He enjoys making meaningful connections with individuals from all walks of life and currently helps out as a small religious group leader for teens at his local church. During his free time he likes to hike and spend time in the wilderness, I also enjoys working with metal and has a strong passion for art. EMAIL MIGUEL > |
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Ally Flanagan
UNDERGRAD PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM STUDENT Ally is in her fourth year at Westmont College, earning a B.A. in Psychology and loves learning about the ways people build relationships and interact with each other, as well as how best to support those who have experienced trauma. In her free time, Ally enjoys playing soccer and taking her dogs to the beach. EMAIL ALLY > |
Senior Advisor
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Rev. Doug Ranck
SENIOR ADVISOR FOR YOUTH MINISTRY Rev. Ranck is Associate Pastor of Youth, Children and Families at Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara, CA. With three decades of youth ministry experience, he serves as a consultant, trainer and speaker with Ministry Architects, the Southern California Conference, and, nationally, with the Free Methodist Church. He has written numerous articles for youth ministry magazines and websites, and published the Creative Bible Lessons Series: Job (Zondervan, 2008). Doug is happily married to Nancy, proud father of Kelly, Landon and Elise, and never gets tired of looking at the Pacific ocean every day. EMAIL DOUG > |
