Rev. Shari K. Brink
Throughout her career, religious and not-for-profit leader Reverend Shari K. Brink has been committed to bringing people together from diverse racial, socio-economic and religious backgrounds. As a founding co-president of Room for All, a small not-for-profit organization that educates and advocates for the full inclusion of LGBT people within the church, she challenges the church to rise above issues of gender identity and sexual orientation. Reverend Brink was appointed as Executive Minister of historic Marble Collegiate Church last summer, where she provides strategic leadership to one of New York City’s most diverse congregations. “Nothing brings me more joy than a congregation in which everyone knows they belong and has an opportunity to use their gifts and skills, strengths and experiences for the greater good,” said Reverend Brink. She also leads the G(LBT) people in Faith, Tradition & Service (GIFTS) fellowship, which is celebrating its 20-year history and finding new vitality in the continuing movement toward LGBT equality. –DP
