Mary Pandiani, D.Min, serves as Selah’s Executive Director, leading the community and organization through its current transition into future possibilities. Mary has served in various capacities for Selah, including as a founding board member, seminar/group leader, and co-facilitator for Selah’s extended programs, Living From The Heart and Way of the Heart. In addition, Mary is a spiritual director and coach, a co-facilitator for a spiritual direction training program, and an advisor for doctoral students. Mary received her Doctorate of Ministry at Portland Seminary, and her work focuses on a posture of contemplative living across the seasons of life. Her foundation starts with a love for God, who wants to be known, and a desire to help others to pause-notice-listen-respond in ways that lead to a deeper understanding of God’s divine invitation. With the support of her husband Bill, Mary serves Selah while also enjoying her family of 4 adult daughters and their families. Mary lives in Gig Harbor, WA, where she knows the value of beauty in creation and the gift of community.