OUR TEAM
REV. CHRISTINA JONES (she/her)
Spiritual Director
Rev. Christina Jones is Althea Center's Spiritual Director and a Religious Science CSL minister, certified personal development coach, inspirational speaker, dietitian, and author. Prior to her becoming Althea's Spiritual Director, she had been active in the New Thought/New Age movement since childhood. Seven generations of powerful ancestors in her lineage have passed on metaphysical and spiritual principles from her family traditions from Africa and other cultures.
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Christina has supported various non-profit foundations, domestic violence shelters, and homeless shelters nationwide. She also supports numerous law enforcement officers in Colorado in Crisis Intervention Training (CIT).
Christina celebrates life with her husband, dances, and thrives in the magical mountains of Denver, Colorado.
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Rev. Christina is the founder and creator of DivineFeminineEvolution.org, a new CSL-affiliated Focus Ministry, celebrating the Divine Feminine in all.
RICHARD KITZMAN (he/him)
Admin Coordinator
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Rick assists Althea's community with:
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Oversee Daily Operations & Facilities
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Coordinate Events & Rentals: Scheduling rental space
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Office Management & Administration
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Support Financial & Strategic Planning
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Accompanying musicians as a pianist at Althea
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KRISTEN ENGELKE (she/her)
Volunteer Coordinator
Kristen has been a student of new thought for over 30 years and moved to Cheesman Park a few years ago. She is a licensed Practitioner through the Centers For Spiritual Living and regularly demonstrates the healing power of prayer in every aspect of her life. She is an inspirational speaker, author and supports many clients on their path to living a whole, abundant and happy life.
Kristen assists with:
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Volunteer outreach
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Volunteer signups
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Aria Gaston (she/her)
Digital Coordinator / AV and Sound Board Operator
Aria is a 27-year-old from Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved to Denver in 2021 to pursue her education and is currently studying film and television at CU Denver, with an expected graduation date of December 2026.
She grew up around the Unity community and was actively involved for many years, helping with cleaning, setting up food after services, and welcoming new congregation members.
She has been passionate about film her entire life, writing and directing projects as early as age 10. She specializes in cinematography, sound, and production design. Aria attended an arts high school and has extensive experience as a stagehand, including designing sets and running lights.
Aria assists with:
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Marketing, Design, and Social Media management
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AV, Tech help, and sound board operation for events.
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Bobby Peatman (he/him)
Facilities Coordinator / Events Coordinator
​Bobby Peatman is proud to serve as the facilities coordinator for Althea Center. With a service-forward mindset, Bobby is excited to serve in such a historic building. Preserving Althea's history while learning that history is both a challenge and a joy. Outside of Althea, Bobby can be found producing theatre and taking care of his cats (Cookie and Martha)