Executive Director
Rev. SeiFu Anil Singh-Molares, MTS
Rev. Seifu Anil Singh-Molares is the Executive Director of Spiritual Directors International (SDI), a Motivational Speaker, a Zen Priest, and a Spiritual Director / Companion / Guide. After nine years at SDI, his relish and enthusiasm for the SDI community continues to grow. He has dedicated his life to promoting the virtues of spiritual companionship as a healing modality, through various incarnations including his current ones, as well as a scholar of comparative religions. He has a graduate degree from Harvard University in that field.
Director of Operations
Marisa Sterling
As Director of Operations, Marisa enhances SDI’s community through thoughtful communication and timely coordination. Part problem-solver, part event planner she helps to fulfill the needs of both SDI staff and SDI members. A licensed pilot, Marisa aspires to continue her flight training education, with sights set on flying bigger and faster airplanes. She also cherishes spending time with her husband and young son.
Director, Programs & Business Development
Amrutham Babu
Amrutham brings over 12 years of experience in product marketing, digital strategy, and creative communications. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA from Amrita University in India. Before joining SDI, she worked across marketing, data analytics, and digital media, helping organizations shape their stories and connect with their communities. As a service corps member with 501 Commons, she supported nonprofits across Washington State in developing and advancing their marketing goals. Raised in the Hindu tradition and educated in Catholic schools, she brings an interspiritual perspective to her work and is currently training to become a spiritual companion. She is excited to bring her professional experience and personal curiosity to the SDI community, supporting its mission of nurturing spiritual companionship.
Creative Director
Matt Whitney
Matt (he/his/him) is a multidisciplinary artist and educator and has been with SDI since 2018. Besides overseeing the visual communications for SDI, he is also a trained spiritual director and meditation facilitator, and you’ll find him giving presentations and facilitating workshops across SDI’s programs. Before joining SDI, he taught studio art and visual culture courses for Northwest University, Seattle Central College, and Seattle Pacific University. He is an avid backpacker and pedestrian, and his studio art weaves between the spiritual practice of pilgrimage and the concept of the French flâneur. He lives with his family in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Creative Services & Technical Coordinator
Ann Lancaster
Ann (she/her) grew up surrounded by spirituality and nature on an organic dairy farm in rural Wisconsin. She manifested a career in the tech industry after her graphic design studies took her from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to her new home in Seattle, where she spent years working as a contractor for companies such as Microsoft and Google. When not immersed in front of a computer screen creating websites or playing video games, she can often be found at various concert venues throughout the world, basking in the beauty of live music. Ann is also a certified Reiki Master with dreams of working as a life coach for those experiencing challenging spiritual awakenings. She brings a potent blend of open-minded wonder and down-to-earth practicality to the design challenges at SDI.
Membership Services Manager
Ryan Hinson
Ryan (he/him) brings his skill and patience as a technology literacy professional to the Membership Services team. He has two decades of experience in online teaching, educational writing, tutoring, and tech support, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Outside of this professional role, Ryan enjoys growing hot peppers and native fruits, foraging, cooking, and playing video games.
Membership Assistant
Judy Moi-Hoffman
With a background in HR administration and office management, Judy supports SDI’s member community. Most recently she worked as a Ministry Administrator with a church in Redmond. She has a BA in history. When not engaged with SDI member questions, Judy enjoys planning her next road trip or home improvement project, and spending time with her two teen boys, husband, and labradoodle.
International Communities Coordinator
Soko Mackay
As the International Communities Coordinator, Soko supports and connects SDI’s global network of spiritual companions. He  is a Zen priest and spiritual companion trained in the Rinzai tradition of Japan. Deeply aligned with SDI’s mission, Soko is passionate about supporting people in living lives of deep connection and stepping into their unrealized potential and unique gifts. After years of dedicated monastic practice,Soko now focuses his energy on building global community and walking alongside others on the spiritual path.
DIVERSITY & EQUITY CONSULTANT
Ravi Verma
Ravi has been providing spiritual companionship and supervision to individuals, groups, and organizations for over twenty years. Fluent across many spiritual traditions, Ravi works with people of diverse genders, races, and spiritual paths—including religious leaders as well as those with no formal tradition. He is deeply passionate about spiritual formation, honoring its rich historical roots while thoughtfully deconstructing them for our contemporary context. He is a past Chair of the Council of Spiritual Directors International (SDI).
Presence Media Review Editor
Pegge Erkeneff
An author and spiritual guide, Pegge lives in the wilds of Alaska. She was the founding editor of Listen, and created that publication for ten years, along with donning many other SDI hats starting in 2004. She’s currently a storyteller for a school district spanning 25,600 square miles, and in her spare time takes thousands of photos on her iPhone, befriends wild critters, offers Reiki and healing touch, and loves to laugh. Her favorite place is on a beach, in a great convo, with a friend, stranger, or her pen and journal.
Finance, Bookkeeping
Heather Gordon
Heather is the SDI bookkeeper extraordinaire – efficient, effective and direct.
Finance, CPA
Valerie Pickens, CPA
Valerie has deep experience as a CPA. She is a valued advisor to SDI.
Executive Consultant
Rory Briski
Rory (He/Him) is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in management and consulting and brings a wealth of international expertise with key leadership roles in Sales & Marketing, Operations, Engineering and Executive Management. Rory has established himself as a thought leader in the fields of strategic planning and business development. He is also a best-selling author with several of his published books within the top 20 Amazon.com best seller lists. Rory is also an inventor with three issued US Patents. Rory is a frequent guest speaker and lecturer, and his perspectives have been featured in various newspaper, radio and television news reports on ABC, NBC, CBS, NWCN, KKNW, The Bellevue Business Journal, The Seattle Times, and others.
