Cindy Perazzo is a Lay Carmelite living in Northern California. She was received into the Carmelite Order in 1995 and made her profession of promises in 1997.

Cindy has held various roles over the past 28 years within her local Lay Carmelite community and the province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary. Currently she is the Provincial Coordinator of Lay Carmelites.

Cindy holds a Certificate in Carmelite Studies from the Carmelite Institute of North America in affiliation with the Washington Theological Union (2004) and a Certificate in the Art and Practice of Spiritual Direction from the Institute of Spiritual Direction at Mercy Center located in Burlingame, California (2014).

In addition to her work with the Lay Carmelites, Cindy maintains an active practice as a Spiritual Director and enjoys sharing her love of Carmel through articles in various publications and in giving presentations. Cindy is currently developing a Blog entitled “OneCenter”, which will feature Carmelite thought from a Lay Carmelite perspective.

Cindy and her husband, Robert, have been married for the past 47 years.

Kelley Henderson serves as incoming President and Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Social Services in Columbus Ohio, serving vulnerable seniors and low-income families in Central and Southern Ohio. He most recently served as Executive Director of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee in Memphis. After many years as a financial advisor, Kelley found inspiration working with people experiencing extreme poverty and homelessness in Atlanta. His work for the past 17 years has been to help non-profit organizations in three states to grow their impact, expand volunteerism, and embrace the Matthew 25 call to serve as neighbors.

He is also available as a speaker for days of recollection, retreats, or to groups interested in exploring the intersection of prayer, discipleship, and service in the modern world. As a Third Order Lay Carmelite, his talks are often informed by the rich contemplative prayer tradition of the ancient Order. Kelley has a bachelor’s in finance from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA, and earned a master’s in theology from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. He also has a certificate in Catholic Social Teaching from the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice (CAPP) program in partnership with Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.

Kelley is also the proud father of an adult daughter pursuing graduate studies in medicine in Tennessee.