Dorothy Pennell
Dorothy W. Pennell received her spiritual direction training in the Ignatian tradition at the Charlotte Spirituality Center and The Listening Place Spiritual Center in Durham. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature from UNC-Chapel Hill and has done graduate work in human development and learning. After completing a thirty-one year career in state government, she was drawn to the ministry of spiritual direction and is particularly interested in the enneagram, contemplative practices, dreamwork, and the arts and spirituality, as well as working with directees. She is a published poet and enjoys reading the work of Richard Rohr, Brian McLaren, Ilia Delio, Mary Oliver, and Jan Richardson. She also holds a certificate from the Servant Leadership School of Greensboro and is a member of Spiritual Director’s International.

Ellen J. Reich
Ellen, a 2021 CSC graduate, comes to Spiritual Direction by the way of the mind - rational analysis with a parallel passion for creative expression through writing. Her degrees include a BA in Psychology from Vassar College, an JD from the National Law Center at George Washington University, and an MFA from Goddard College. In addition to a private Spiritual Direction practice, Ellen runs creative writing workshops, provides Grief Support, and teaches Mindfulness Meditation. She is a member of the Reform Jewish Congregation in Charlotte, Temple Beth El. She is comfortable working with people from any faith tradition, but has a particular sweet spot for companioning those who feel they have no religious or spiritual home.

Carol Hassell
Rev. Carol Hassell received a Masters of Divinity from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in 2002 and was ordained in the Presbytery of Charlotte to her first call in January, 2004.  She completed her Clinical Pastoral Education training at Carolinas Medical Center in 2000. She is an active spiritual director, a member of Spiritual Director’s International and a graduate of the Charlotte Spirituality Center.  She served as co-director of the CSC from 2013-2014.  Carol offers retreats and speaks in the community on spirituality, aging, the Enneagram and spiritual formation.  Carol served in 2 local congregations for 13 years and served as chaplain in a continuing care retirement community.  Carol enjoys her growing family, being outdoors, having fun with friends, and things that draw out her creative spirit.

Christine Pearson 
Christine Pearson is co-leader of the Ignatian Spirituality Team of St. Peter's Catholic Church.  She graduated from the Charlotte Spirituality Center in 2012.  Christine serves as a Spiritual Director and Companion in the ministry of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.  She is employed as a graphic designer.

Amanda Brutus-Phillips
Amanda is a Spiritual Director receiving her certification from Charlotte Spirituality Center, an ordained Minister, a Death and Dying Transition Guide and Grief Facilitator, a shaman, licensed therapeutic massage therapist of 13 years, a yoga teacher and trainer, and writer. She approaches life from a constant practice of self inquiry, contemplative prayer and reflection. The teachings of Jesus, Buddha, Eckhart Tolle, Richard Rohr, mystic poets such as Rumi and Hafiz have influenced a deep sense of wonder and gratitude for all of  life's offerings, experiences, and journeys.  
Her first book, Finding Stillness: A 52-week Contemplative Journal is being released May of 2020 and The Wisdom of Grief later in the Fall.

Sarah DeShields
Sarah is a graduate from Charlotte Spirituality Center. A Spiritual Director, multi-media artist and musician, Sarah’s work centers around the intersections of art and spirituality. She is currently undertaking a Masters degree at Appalachian State University for Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on Expressive Art Therapy. Sarah comes from Scotland, bringing with her a love of land and folklore and the ways we can be healed by connecting with both.