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Our Staff

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Lisa Drysdale

Rev. Lisa is a native of Rochester, New York, and a graduate of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School.  She was ordained in 1985 and has served in local churches, in the seminary setting, and at the Executive Minister (interim) level ever since.  She enjoys reading, staying current with the news, and laughing!

Carissa

Carissa Gigliotti

Director of Christian Education/

Community Engagement

    christianed@amherstcommunitychurch.org

Carissa is a native of NEPA. Prior to arriving in Buffalo, she spent her adult years in various cities and towns across the country. She holds an MDiv from Houston Graduate School of Theology and has been in church ministry in WNY since 2016. In her free time, you will find Carissa in her garden, watching wildlife, crafting, or reading.

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Diane Poe Schroeder

Director of Music

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For more information about Diane, please click here to visit our Music page!

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