The Reverend Aisha Brooks-Johnson is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Central High School (‘92 – Class of 251) and holds a Bachelor

Reverend Cean James is the Senior Pastor of Salt & Light, an interdenominational, intergenerational congregation worshiping and working in Southwest Philadelphia and Mt. Airy. In

Buff has been offering group and individual spiritual direction since 2006 at Wayne Presbyterian Church and also at St. David’s Episcopal Church. She received spiritual

Reverend Sharell Shippen is the Youth and Young Adults Pastor of Salt and Light, an interdenominational, intergenerational congregation worshiping and working in Southwest Philadelphia and

Ashley Rossi is a teaching elder in the PCUSA, serving as the Director of Donor Relations for The Common Place.  Her previous positions include serving as associate

Huan Baum is a proud native Philadelphian. She has deep roots in the city including her religious affiliations with the AME church, background, and love

Gene, a long-time resident of Southwest Philadelphia, joined our team as our Office Manager in February 2017 bringing with him over 10 years of operational

Rev. Holland, a native of Philadelphia, joined The Common Place leadership team in 2018 as Convening Pastor and with him his gifts of strategic planning,