Trish, a Deacon in Full Connection in the United Methodist Church, coaches full-time with Passion in Partnership.  Prior to her appointment with PIP, she served the local church for 25 years.  She also taught middle school science in Chapel Hill prior to full-time ministry.  

She has a Bachelor of Science in Science Teaching (1982) and a Masters of Arts in Teaching (1987), both from UNC-Chapel Hill, and a Masters of Divinity from Duke Divinity School (1993).  She has served the North Carolina Annual Conference in various leadership positions and is currently serving on the Conference Episcopacy Committee.  

She enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her husband, Noah, and their family.