Syeeda J. Echols
Author & Theologian | Director of Religious Education | Speaker on Leadership, Formation & Faith | Helping Leaders Live Out God’s Presence in the World
- Role
- Director of Religious Education at Us Army
- Location
- Kansas City, KS, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Syeeda J. Echols
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Experience
Director of Religious Education
May 2024 — Present
Provide executive leadership for comprehensive faith formation programs serving more than service members and families. Oversee multi-site program design, volunteer coordination, and staff training across Catholic, Gospel, and ecumenical ministries.• Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen moral, spiritual, and cultural resilience across the installation.• Implement systems that increased volunteer retention by 35% and training completion by 98% within the first year.• Partner with senior military leadership to advance spiritual readiness goals and community engagement initiatives.• Expand participation in women’s and men’s ministries by 60% through innovative outreach and leadership development.• Ensure compliance with Department of Defense, Army Chaplain Corps, and Archdiocese policies while fostering unity among diverse faith traditions.
Education
Lyon College
Bachelors of Science, International Business Administration and Spanish
2008 — 2010
Coffeyville Community College
Associates of Science
2006 — 2008
Baylor University
Master of Divinity - MDiv, Ministry Leadership
2017 — 2020
Fordham University
Masters of Science in Teaching, Childhood Education and Special Education
2011 — 2013
Friends University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religion, Philosophy, Christian Spiritual Formation
2015 — 2017
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