OUR TEAM
REV. CHRISTINA JONES (she/her)
Spiritual Director
Rev. Christina Jones is Althea Center's Spiritual Director and a Religious Science CSL minister, certified personal development coach, inspirational speaker, dietitian, and author. Prior to her becoming Althea's Spiritual Director, she had been active in the New Thought/New Age movement since childhood. Seven generations of powerful ancestors in her lineage have passed on metaphysical and spiritual principles from her family traditions from Africa and other cultures.
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Christina has supported various non-profit foundations, domestic violence shelters, and homeless shelters nationwide. She also supports numerous law enforcement officers in Colorado in Crisis Intervention Training (CIT).
Christina celebrates life with her husband, dances, and thrives in the magical mountains of Denver, Colorado.
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Rev. Christina is the founder and creator of DivineFeminineEvolution.org, a new CSL-affiliated Focus Ministry, celebrating the Divine Feminine in all.
RICKY STANTON (he/him)
Director of Operations
Ricky Stanton started in the role of Althea's Operations Director in August 2021. Ricky first found Althea Center while working in Althea's building at St. Francis Center where he is a Case Manager for people experiencing homelessness. He began attending services and other offerings at Althea and found a spiritual home. Ricky is a pianist and loves making music with singers and other musicians.
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Ricky assists Althea's community with:
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Oversee Daily Operations & Facilities
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Coordinate Events & Rentals: Scheduling rental space
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Office Management & Administration
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Support Financial & Strategic Planning
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Accompanying musicians as a pianist at Althea
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STAR LUCERO
Building Manager
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Star Lucero is excited to be a new member of the Althea Center for Engaged Spirituality. She will be our new Facility Manager. She has served as an educator (K-12 & HED) for over 25 years with a focus on cultural revitalization & socio-emotional learning. She currently serves as the Accountability Advisor for Spirit of the Sun. Star is inspired by Indigenous knowledge about the mind-body connection, soil, water, and healing. As a proud Indigenous/Chicana, Mother-Scholar and believer in Luxocracy, she brings a new energy and understanding of connecting with our facility as a living being. She is proud to be born and raised in Denver, Colorado and enjoys all things outdoors, travel, reading, meditation and is an avid lover of music, art and connection.
KRISTEN ENGELKE (she/her)
Volunteer Coordinator
Kristen has been a student of new thought for over 30 years and moved to Cheesman Park a few years ago. She is a licensed Practitioner through the Centers For Spiritual Living and regularly demonstrates the healing power of prayer in every aspect of her life. She is an inspirational speaker, author and supports many clients on their path to living a whole, abundant and happy life.
Kristen assists with:
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Volunteer outreach
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Volunteer signups
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SUSAN STITES (she/her)
Digital Communications
Susan Stites began working with Althea Center in 2019 when they were looking for a digital unicorn 🦄. Since then, she's worked in a myriad of roles and loves supporting Althea's mission and community.
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Susan assists Althea's community with:
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Social Media marketing
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Digital & Print communication
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Branding, web, and overall graphic design
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