Who We Are
Goal
THE GOAL OF THE CAPITAL AREA JUSTICE MINISTRY is to make social justice change in the Tallahassee area by training congregational leaders to build a powerful community voice that will set the agenda in the local public sphere. Leaders will build this powerful voice by engaging the congregation’s average worship attendance to come out several times a year to address city and county decision makers about local injustices.
Executive Director
Lead Organizer
Leah Woodward Wiley
Leah Woodward Wiley
In 2019, Leah Woodward Wiley worked alongside several clergy and lay leaders to found the Capital Area Justice Ministry, a coalition of now 21 religious congregations that work together to gain systemic policy changes to bring about justice and opportunity across the Tallahassee area.
In 2011, Leah became the Training Director on DART’s national staff. For nearly 10 years, this role allowed her to shape and refine the skills of organizing staff and volunteers in 30 DART affiliates through national and regional leadership workshops and conferences.
She is a proud “Rattler,” having earned her undergraduate degree from Florida A&M University in theater, and graduated from the University of Florida with a MA in documentary filmmaking. She lives in Tallahassee, Florida, with her husband, David, and their 10-year-old son, David Thomas.
Executive Committee
Rev. Dr. Latricia Scriven
Co-President
Senior Pastor, Saint Paul's UMC
Rev. Hugh W. Chapman hails from Guyana, the only English speaking country in South America. He has been ordained for forty-five years and served in Guyana, the Turks & Caicos, the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Jacksonville, before accepting the offer to serve at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.
Rev. Dr. Latricia Edwards Scriven is a leader, educator, and author, who is committed to justice and authentic engagement. As the current senior pastor of Saint Paul’s UMC (Tallahassee), Latricia empowers communities through the transformative forces of faith, love, and joy.
Co-President
Rev. AJ Mealor
Pastor, Fellowship Presbyterian Church
Rev. AJ Mealor is the Pastor of Fellowship Presbyterian Church where he has served for six years. When he is not pursuing justice, he loves to cook, travel, and watch movies with his wife and two boys.
Vice President
Fr. Hugh Chapman
Rector, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
Rev. Hugh W. Chapman hails from Guyana, the only English speaking country in South America. He has been ordained for forty-five years and served in Guyana, the Turks & Caicos, the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Jacksonville, before accepting the offer to serve at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.
Treasurer
Dr. Carolyn DuBard
Member, Unitarian Universalist Church
Carolyn DuBard, Ph.D has been a teacher, researcher, and author. Her enrollment forecasting formulas are still used today for funding Florida K-12 education. She has been a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee, serving in many roles.
Recording Secretary
Dr. Toni Kirkwood-Tucker
Member, Quaker Friends Meeting
Dr. Kirkwood-Tucker was born in Unterammergau in the State of Bavaria, Germany. She obtained a B.A. from Florida Atlantic University and a M.A. and Ed.D. from Florida International University. She served as Associate Professor at Florida Atlantic University from 1996 to 2004 and Visiting Professor and Program Coordinator in the School of Teacher Education at Florida State University from 2006 to 2012.
Member At-Large
Rev. Jimmie Dickey
Greater Tanner Chapel AME, Quincy
Member At-Large
Rev. S. Gerrard Lindsey
Pastor, Mt. Zion AME Church in Havana
Rev. S. Gerrard Lindsey is a Florida native and graduate of Barry University, Miami, FL, and the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA.
Recording Secretary
Member Congegations
To date, 17 member congregations across the Tallahassee area have pledged to financially invest in CAJM and to organize leadership teams who will drive the work of the ministry.