Leadership
Founder & Director
Bo Karen Lee, Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology and Christian Formation, Princeton Theological Seminary
For background on the exciting vision that launched the CCL, please click here
Program & Community Coordinator
Wesley Tenney-Free (MDiv/MACEF ’24)
Wes serves full-time at the CCL office in Alexander Hall 113. You can often find him planning retreats, prepping for a conference, or facilitating a Contemplative Listening Circle with students. Wes’ academic interests include the history and praxis of Spirit-centered models for Christian education. He also loves to teach and write curriculum. In his free time, Wes enjoys hiking, watching movies, and writing poetry. He is married to local artist, Meredith Tenney-Free. If you’d like to learn more about Wes, please visit his LinkedIn.
Members of the Advisory Board
Lisa Bowens, Associate Professor of New Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary
Heath Carter, Associate Professor of American Christianity, Princeton Theological Seminary
KC Choi, Kyung-Chik Han Chair Professor of Asian American Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary
Keri Day, Professor of Constructive Theology and African American Religion, Princeton Theological Seminary
Trey Gillette, Digital Media Specialist, Princeton Theological Seminary
Abigail Rusert, Associate Dean of Continuing Education, Princeton Theological Seminary
BJ Katen-Narvell, Spiritual Director
David Kim, CEO, Goldenwood; Alumnus, Princeton Theological Seminary
Leonard McMahon, CEO, Common Ground Dialogue; Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care, Spirituality, and Political Theology, Pacific School of Religion
Shann Ray, Professor of Ph.D. Program in Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University
Ruth Workman, Spiritual Director
Staff Members
Tamara Hemingway, CCL Administrative Assistant
Tamara (Tammy) Hemingway is the Center’s first staff member, providing administrative support to the CCL Team and community. Tammy is a Boston University alumna who has spent most of her career working with nonprofit organizations, specializing in emerging NPO’s. When she isn’t working, she is practicing Judo, riding horses, gardening, or hanging out with her family.
Shiori Zinnen, PTS Centers Project Manager
Shiori Zinnen is Project Manager for four centers at PTS, including the CCL. In this role, she manages the promotion and execution of hybrid/virtual events, produces videos and podcasts, designs operations and project management systems, and trains and manages the centers’ student assistants. Shiori is originally from Japan and is a graduate of Calvin University. In her free time she loves to make art, lift weights, read big books, and listen to comedy podcasts.
Student Assistants
David Kim, MDiv
David Kim is a second-year MDiv student at Princeton Theological Seminary. David is interested in early Christian history, theology, and contemplative practices. In his free time, David enjoys playing board games with friends, singing show tunes, prayer, holy adoration, and attending Mass. David is currently active at the Aquinas Institute and attends daily mass at Princeton University Chapel.
Alex Zubak, MDiv
Alex has spent much of her career working in video production producing educational, children’s and branded content. Alex most recently worked as the Director of Prayer at Oaks Church Brooklyn in New York City. She has called Brooklyn home for the past decade and is now studying for her MDiv at Princeton Theological Seminary. Alex is passionate about interfaith dialogue, embodied faith and giving a voice to artists in the church. She aims to foster environments of hospitality with messy tables.
Matthew West, MDiv/MACEF
Matthew West is in his last year as an MDiv / MACEF student at Princeton Theological Seminary. He is interested in contemplative practices, young adult ministry, and pastoral care. Outside of his studies, Matt enjoys listening to music especially on vinyl, trips for ice cream, and good conversations.
Febrianto Fnu, PhD Student | Practical Theology
Febrianto is a Ph.D Student in Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. His research interest lies in the intersection of spirituality and social justice, focusing on Christian mysticism and how its theology and practice can foster the pursuit of justice in postcolonial contexts. Febri is originally from Indonesia and is married to Shyanee Anabella. In his free time, he enjoys walking and wandering around, playing sports, or doing nothing at home.
Frequent Volunteers
Kenneth W. Henke
Kenneth (now retired) was the Curator of Special Collections and Archivist at Princeton Theological Seminary. He served for many years on the oversight committee of the Elizabeth Ann Bogert Memorial Fund for the Study and Practice of Christian Mysticism. He currently serves with the Justice and Peace Committee of Salford Mennonite Meeting in Harleysville, PA, and leads occasional classes on the history of Christian Spirituality.
