Rev. Mindy Fugarino has over two decades of experience as an ordained Disciples minister and has had the joy of serving in a variety of settings. Currently, she is the Executive Director of Intersect KC (which includes Fruition KC, Intersect Arts, and The Micah Ministry), and is the pastor of Independence Boulevard Christian Church. Previously, she has served as a hospice chaplain and addiction/recovery chaplain, pastored congregations, taught in federal prison and juvenile justice programs, housed unhoused families in a nonprofit, and offered spiritual direction. A community organizer, she currently co-chairs our Region’s Becoming Beloved Community (anti-racism/ pro-reconciliation) Team and Tri-Chairs the MO Poor People’s Campaign, and partners with social-justice & trauma-informed organizations. She enjoys exploring new experiences with her colleague and husband, Robert and their adult daughter, Karyssa. She loves cats, playing Pickleball, traveling, trying new restaurants, meeting new people, and sharing stories.