Naomi Annandale

Naomi Annandale has a diverse work experience that spans various fields and roles. Naomi has worked as the Executive Director of Research and Strategic Evaluation at Discipleship Ministries, where they led a team and shaped offerings based on stakeholder feedback. Naomi also taught Program Evaluation as an Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University. In addition, they have worked as a Freelance Writer and Editor at Fluid Content.

Naomi Annandale has a background in the church as well, having served as a Pastor at Marcellus United Methodist Church and as an Assistant for United Methodist Programs at Vanderbilt University. Naomi has also been involved in research projects, such as being a member of the Disabilities, Religion & Spirituality Study Team at Vanderbilt University Kennedy Center, where they designed and managed a study on theological schools' efforts related to disabilities.

Furthermore, Naomi Annandale has experience in the public sector, having interned at the Nashville Mayor's Office of Children and Youth, where they designed and managed a community study on faith-based organizations working with children and youth. Naomi has also served as a Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church, where they led the congregation through a period of transformation and growth.

Prior to their work in the church and research, Naomi Annandale worked as an Editor and Writer at The Post-Standard and as a Copy Editor at the Los Angeles Daily News. Overall, they bring a diverse range of skills and experiences to their work.

Naomi Annandale completed their education chronologically as follows:

From 2008 to 2015, they attended Vanderbilt University and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Religion/Religious Studies.

Naomi also attended Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, but the start and end years of their enrollment are unknown. Naomi obtained a Master's of Divinity degree from this institution.

Prior to their time at Vanderbilt and Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, Naomi attended Kent State University. Again, the start and end years are unspecified. However, they earned a Bachelor's degree from this university with a major in Journalism/History (Honors College).