The Advance Staff
Shawn Bakker
Associate General Secretary/Director• Provides leadership and vision to the staff and work of The Advance
• Supervises staff
Phone: 212-870-3791
Email: sbakker@gbgm-umc.org
Beatriz Caldalda
Program Associate• Coordinates all communication with Advance staff, constituency and other United Methodist agencies.
• Manages distribution of print and media promotional items.
Phone: 212-870-3790
Email: bcaldald@gbgm-umc.org
Matthew Morgan
Project Manager• Manages project application process and works directly with projects
• Coordinates project details with Global Ministries staff
Phone: 212-870-3796
Email: mmorgan@gbgm-umc.org
Winsome Wright
Gifts Administrator• Manages and redirects gifts received for inactive projects
• Generates reports related to church/conference giving and project status.
Phone: 212-870-3715
Email: wwright@gbgm-umc.org
David Malloy
Annual Conference Liaison• Coordinates trainings & presentations to equip church leadership
• Facilitates partnerships between Annual and Central Conferences and large membership churches and projects.
Phone: 212-870-3781
Email: dmalloy@gbgm-umc.org
Adam Neal
Mission Specialist• Relates the work and vision of The Advance to the connectional church to promote increased participation and giving.
• Connects individuals, churches, volunteer teams and groups to specific projects according to varying areas of interests.
Phone: 212-870-3717
Email: aneal@gbgm-umc.org
Rachel Harvey
Mission Specialist• Relates the work and vision of The Advance to the connectional church to promote increased participation and giving.
• Educates and engages new generations of constituents
Phone: 212-870-3794
Email: rharvey@gbgm-umc.org
Madeline Ortiz
Program Associate• Coordinates all correspondence and communication for Covenant Relationships and Global Mission Partners.
Phone: 212-870-3718
Email: MOrtiz@gbgm-umc.org
Rachael Barnett
Mission Support Liaision• Cultivates and fosters support for the Covenant Relationship program and Global Mission Partners/Persons in Mission program with conferences, churches, and individuals.
• Coordinates trainings and presentations.
Phone: 212-870-3716
Email: rbarnett@gbgm-umc.org
Sushil Bhujbal
Media Communication Administrator• Manages digital project profiles online.
• Generates and distributes e-newsletter.
Phone: 212-870-3719
Email: sbhujbal@gbgm-umc.org
