Who We Are
OCTS is governed by a Board of Directors and advised by an Advisory Board. We also rely heavily on the expertise of members of the Selection Committee who assist in choosing translation projects for funding.
Board of Directors
Erin Moulton, President
Erin is currently writing her dissertation to complete her Ph.D. in Slavic Linguistics. She enjoys teaching Russian language and culture to students of all ages, including her three young sons. She and her family attend St. Nicholas Mission in Lawrence, Kansas.
Charles Harvey, Secretary
Charles has worked in a variety of academic contexts and is presently a freelance editor. His home parish is St. John Orthodox Church in Memphis, TN.
Virginia Nieuwsma
Ginny has written and edited for Christian publications since 1981. From 1997-2007, she worked for Conciliar Press as The Handmaiden editor and book acquisitions editor. In 2008 Ginny transitioned to website journalism; recent clients include St. Vladimir's Seminary, the Antiochian Archdiocese, and the Orthodox Church in America. Ginny and Tim live in San Jose, California, attend St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, and have six children and four grandchildren.
Stacy Shipman
Stacy is working on her PhD in Education, Poverty, and Social Justice and teaches high school special education. She recently lived in East Africa for several years working for an international school, speaking at conferences around sub-Saharan African, and volunteering for the Mwanza Diocese of Tanzania teaching theology and working with +Metropolitan Jeronymos. She presently resides in Louisville, KY where she attends St. Michael Orthodox Church.
Jodi Elliott, Vice President
Jodi is a trilingual wife and mother who has worked in the fields of
social work and law. She attends Sts. Cyril & Methodius Orthodox
Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
David Twombly, Treasurer
David has 13 years' experience as a technical writer and editor and currently works as an editor and advertising production manager for a peer-reviewed medical journal. David resides in Memphis, Tennessee where he attends St. John Orthodox Church.
Shelly Stamps
Shelly has been in sales and marketing her entire career and works for CB Richard Ellis. She has over a decade of publishing experience with Conciliar Press and currently resides in San Jose, California with her husband and two cats. She attends St. Stephen Orthodox Church in Campbell, California.
Advisory Board
His Grace Bishop BASIL
Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America
Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America
Mother Gabriella
Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery, Rives Junction, Michigan
Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery, Rives Junction, Michigan
