Staff

Walter Boyd, Director, Criminal Justice Programs.

Laura Dean Friedrich, Director, Education and Advocacy.

Michelle Holder, Director, Communications and Membership.

Courtney Eccles, Assistant Director, Outreach and Policy.

The Rev. Alexander Sharp, Executive Director.

The Rev. Dr. Douglas R. Sharp, Dean, Academy for the Common Good.

Meghan Strell, Information Officer (part-time).

Angela Watkins, Development Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator (part-time).

Dr. Jay Wilcoxen, Chief Financial Officer (part-time).

Board

Ms. Patricia Abrams

Mr. Peter Baugher

Rev. Philip Blackwell

Ms. Nancy Brandt

Mr. David Bueschel

Mr. Walter G. Cornett

Mr. Ephraim Eaddy

Mr. A. Gerald Erickson

Ms. Sol A. Flores

Rev. Dr. Franklin Gamwell

Rev. Dr. Larry Greenfield

Mr. John Held

Mr. C. Richard Johnson

Rev. Haeran Kim

Rev. Dr. Jon McCoy

Mr. Fred Montgomery

Ms. Joan Neil

Ms. Eleanor Nicholson

Rev. Marilyn Pagán-Banks

Mr. Richard Peterson

Ms. Vicki Reynolds

Ms. Michelle Saddler

Rev. Dr. William Samuels

Mr. Richard Sawdey

Rev. Alexander Sharp, (ex-officio)

Rev. Steven Shoemaker

Ms. Judy Siaba

Mr. A. Robert Taylor

Ms. Ingrid Wallace

Rev. Bennie E. Whiten, Jr.

Mr. Robert Wilcox

Dr. Jay Wilcoxen, (ex-officio)

Mr. David Wilhelm

Mr. Ray E. Willis

Rev. Dr. Eugene Winkler

Ms. Jill Wood-Naatz

Life Directors

PCG life directors exemplify excellence in their long-term committment and service.

Mr. Edward Campbell

Rev. Martin Deppe

Dr. Charles B. Holmes

Rev. Richard Luecke

Mr. Ronald Sampson

Rev. Eugene Winkler

Volunteers

Volunteers at PCG make important contributions to our advocacy campaigns on important social justice issues. They work side-by-side with staff to engage people of faith in our work through:

  • Recruiting participants for Faith-in-Action legislative campaigns
  • Assisting with special events and/or conferences
  • Joining the Faith and Politics Forum
  • Bringing the Academy for the Common Good to your church or organization
  • Doing essential administrative support work.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Angela Watkins, Development Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator, awatkins@thecommongood.org or 312–223–9544 × 234.

Employment Opportunities

PCG does not have any employment opportunities available at this time, howerver, internship positions are available.