Chaplain Devlyn Bohman, MDiv BCC
Pronouns: They/Them, Ella/Elle en Espanol
Devlyn is the founder of the Trans Spiritual Care Initiative. For over a decade, Devlyn directed the Chaplaincy training program and spiritual care department. In their chaplaincy work, they draw on a background in community mental health and community organizing. They hold an MDiv with a focus on Spiritual Care and Liberation theology from the Pacific School of Religion. They are an ordained interfaith minister and serve in leadership of a small earth based spiritual community. Devlyn is also a published author in spiritual and medical publications.
Areas of Expertise: Spiritual Care Departments, Hospitals/Healthcare settings, Community Mental Health, Seminaries, CPE program, Alternative/Emerging Spiritual Communities, Spanish Language Trainings
Pastor Schmian Evans, MDiv
Pronouns: She/They
Schmian Evans is an educator, pastor, public theologian, and “artivist.” She holds an M.A. in Women and Gender Studies from San Francisco State University, an M.Div. degree, with an emphasis in Sexuality and Religion, from Pacific School of Religion, and a B.A. in Gender Studies from California State University Stanislaus. For nearly two decades, Schmian has been an advocate for historically marginalized populations, serving as an educator, advocate and organizational leader in a wide variety of settings. Today, she continues her advocacy work as a “bridge builder,” often sought out to facilitate conversations in communities seeking to explore the complexities associated with sex, gender and sexuality variances among youth and LGBTQ+ seniors with the aim of promoting a more inclusive and welcoming environment.
Areas of Expertise: Elders/Seniors, Christian Communities, Seminaries, Conferences
Rev Nikira Little Wolf Hernandez, MDiv
Pronouns: They/Them
Pastor Nikira is a queer, Two-Spirit, teacher, preacher, healer, and activist. They believe that everyone is a beloved child of God – including you reading this now, Cedar tree standing tall outside, Great Blue Heron flying over head, and Raccoon peering through your garbage bin – and that there is nothing you could do (or not do), believe (or not believe) that could keep you from the love of the Creator.
Pastor Nikira’s theology is grounded in both their Christian and Native American (Paiute) spiritual traditions, and informed by their participation in Black Lives Matter and Indigenous sovereignty movement spaces. Pastor Nikira graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a concentration in Environmental Justice, and a Master of Divinity from Pacific School of Religion.
Areas of Expertise: Youth service organizations, youth led organizations, Native American Communities, Tribal Councils, CPE Programs
Lisanicole Sarkisian
Pronouns: She/Her
Lisanicole Sarkisian is an experienced educator and spiritual seeker. She is a veteran having served in the Air Force and brings expertise in military and veterans organizations.
Areas of Expertise: Military and Veterans Organizations, Corporations, Disability Service/Rights Organizations, Faith Based Organizations
Fresh Lev White
Pronouns: He/They
Fresh “Lev” White is a love and compassionate activist. He offers coaching, training, and mindfulness as tools for shifting towards more authentic and passionate living. As a writer, he ministers love, and the power of the breath to his global community.
Grounded at the East Bay Mediation Center; graduate of Spirit Rock programs, Lev offers Dharma and mindful teachings around the Bay, and beyond. He is founder of Trans and Gender Queer Mindfulnees Sangha and a contributor to numerous publications on gender diversity and buddhism.
Areas of Expertise: Spiritual Centers, buddhist communities, corporations, mental and behavioral health.