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Christian Peele

Chief of staff and head of strategic planning, ImpactAssets

Christian Peele is the chief of staff and head of strategic planning at ImpactAssets. She has worked for more than a decade in strategic operations in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, she was special assistant to the president and deputy director of management and administration in the Biden-Harris White House, where she led personnel strategy. Peele previously led fundraising and philanthropic giving at the historic Riverside Church in New York and served as deputy director for White House Operations in the Obama-Biden White House. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University.

Tim Soerens

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants

“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.

If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”

— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.

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