Faculty and Staff
The Rev. Dr. Mariclea Chollet
ECS Director, Education & CPE
ACPE Certified Educator
For more than two decades, Mari has compassionately mentored multifaith chaplains in their pursuit to become theologically and clinically trained health care professionals, capable of providing emotional support and compassionate care. She continues the 39-year legacy of exceptional professional chaplain education at the Spiritual Care Center at St. Mark’s Hospital, which is Utah’s only CPE Center accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).
Mari has a Doctor of Ministry from Eden Theological Seminary, a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, a Masters of Divinity equivalent from her studies at Faculdade Luterana de Teologia in Brazil, and post-graduate work in Contemporary Theology. She is a priest ordained in the Episcopal Church. Recognized nationally as a leader in her field, Mari is currently serving in the ACPE Board of Directors for a second term and served in the ACPE Accreditation and Certification Commissions and Committees. She is a Theory Integration Paper Mentor and has been working with Certified Educator Candidates for the past 14 years. Prior to her June 2021 move to Salt Lake City, she was the Associate Director for Spiritual Care and ACPE Educator at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri.
ECS Director, Education & CPE
ACPE Certified Educator
For more than two decades, Mari has compassionately mentored multifaith chaplains in their pursuit to become theologically and clinically trained health care professionals, capable of providing emotional support and compassionate care. She continues the 39-year legacy of exceptional professional chaplain education at the Spiritual Care Center at St. Mark’s Hospital, which is Utah’s only CPE Center accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).
Mari has a Doctor of Ministry from Eden Theological Seminary, a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, a Masters of Divinity equivalent from her studies at Faculdade Luterana de Teologia in Brazil, and post-graduate work in Contemporary Theology. She is a priest ordained in the Episcopal Church. Recognized nationally as a leader in her field, Mari is currently serving in the ACPE Board of Directors for a second term and served in the ACPE Accreditation and Certification Commissions and Committees. She is a Theory Integration Paper Mentor and has been working with Certified Educator Candidates for the past 14 years. Prior to her June 2021 move to Salt Lake City, she was the Associate Director for Spiritual Care and ACPE Educator at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri.
The Rev. Nancy Cormack-Hughes, BCC
ECS Director, Spiritual Care
As the ECS Director of Spiritual Care, Rev. Nancy Cormack-Hughes is responsible for the spiritual well-being of healthcare staff, patients and their loved ones at St. Mark's Hospital and other facilities served by ECS chaplains.
Rev. Cormack-Hughes is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity with Emphasis on Pastoral Care. She was Board Certified with the Association of Professional Chaplains in 2017 following her Clinical Pastoral Education Residency at St. Mark’s Hospital. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), Rev. Cormack-Hughes has a wealth of hands-on pastoral experience and community service experience.
Rev. Cormack-Hughes is married to the Rev. Philip Hughes; together they have three adult daughters and two sons-in-law who live between Vancouver B.C, Detroit and Washington D.C. Nancy loves spending time with her family, especially when it is on a trail or beach or in a coffee shop. In addition to enjoying depth of conversation, listening to spiritual journeys, and discussing individual theologies, Nancy is an avid outdoor enthusiast. Her sports of choice include running, swimming, and hiking; she has done ten half-marathons and swam in open water competitions. When she is not active, Nancy loves reading the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and a wide variety of good books. She serves on the Council of the Presbytery of Utah, is a regular supply preacher for various churches in the community, and is involved in local interfaith dialogue discussions.
The Rev. Andy Stubblefield, M.Div.
ACPE Certified Educator
The Rev. Andy Stubblefield has been working in the world of professional chaplaincy for the better part of ten years. With experience in hospice, bereavement care, and hospital chaplaincy, he has had the opportunity to provide spiritual care in diverse settings. Andy has lived and taught in various cultural environments, including the United States, the Middle East, and in the Peace Corps in Ukraine. He received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Mississippi College and a Masters of Divinity from George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He is ordained and endorsed through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. He did his CPE training in Pensacola, FL before moving to Salt Lake City where he accepted a position as Certified Educator with the ECS Spiritual Care & CPE Education Center, beginning in September 2022. Andy is passionate about journeying with aspiring chaplains and clergy to deepen their understanding of their identity as spiritual caregivers and develop their skills as clinically trained health care professionals.
ACPE Certified Educator
The Rev. Andy Stubblefield has been working in the world of professional chaplaincy for the better part of ten years. With experience in hospice, bereavement care, and hospital chaplaincy, he has had the opportunity to provide spiritual care in diverse settings. Andy has lived and taught in various cultural environments, including the United States, the Middle East, and in the Peace Corps in Ukraine. He received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Mississippi College and a Masters of Divinity from George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He is ordained and endorsed through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. He did his CPE training in Pensacola, FL before moving to Salt Lake City where he accepted a position as Certified Educator with the ECS Spiritual Care & CPE Education Center, beginning in September 2022. Andy is passionate about journeying with aspiring chaplains and clergy to deepen their understanding of their identity as spiritual caregivers and develop their skills as clinically trained health care professionals.
Karen Peña
Executive Director, Episcopal Community Services
For more than seven years, Karen has been central to ECS operations with her strategic and visionary oversight of the ECS portfolio of services and community partner relationships. She is a humanitarian entrepreneur and business owner with a more than 26-year relationship with Episcopal ministries. Recipient of the Salt Lake Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award, she has owned trade shows, managed logistics for intimate gatherings for high profile clients, and facilitated events for thousands. Under her careful watch, ECS continues to widen its footprint in professional hospital chaplaincy, and to expand Affiliate relationships with other nonprofits that focus on the health, education, and safety of our community’s most vulnerable populations.
The Spiritual Care & Education Center at St. Mark’s Hospital is owned and operated by Episcopal Community Services, a nonprofit charitable corporation. St. Mark’s Hospital was founded in 1872 by the Episcopal Church and operated by the Church until its transfer to HCA Healthcare in the late 1980’s. With Karen’s careful oversight, the ECS Center continues to honor the exceptional heritage of St. Mark’s Hospital, with a compassionate spiritual care approach that broadly touches people of all ages and without discrimination.
Executive Director, Episcopal Community Services
For more than seven years, Karen has been central to ECS operations with her strategic and visionary oversight of the ECS portfolio of services and community partner relationships. She is a humanitarian entrepreneur and business owner with a more than 26-year relationship with Episcopal ministries. Recipient of the Salt Lake Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award, she has owned trade shows, managed logistics for intimate gatherings for high profile clients, and facilitated events for thousands. Under her careful watch, ECS continues to widen its footprint in professional hospital chaplaincy, and to expand Affiliate relationships with other nonprofits that focus on the health, education, and safety of our community’s most vulnerable populations.
The Spiritual Care & Education Center at St. Mark’s Hospital is owned and operated by Episcopal Community Services, a nonprofit charitable corporation. St. Mark’s Hospital was founded in 1872 by the Episcopal Church and operated by the Church until its transfer to HCA Healthcare in the late 1980’s. With Karen’s careful oversight, the ECS Center continues to honor the exceptional heritage of St. Mark’s Hospital, with a compassionate spiritual care approach that broadly touches people of all ages and without discrimination.
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Michael Herron
St. Mark's Chief Financial Officer St. Mark's Hospital Michael Herron is the Chief Financial Officer and the Ethics and Compliance Officer at St. Mark’s Hospital. As Administrator, he oversees the Spiritual Care Department and the Clinical Pastoral Education program. Michael has a BS in Corporate Finance from the University of Utah and an MBA from Utah State University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and served an LDS Mission to Thailand. He is married and has four children. Michael has more than thirteen years of experience in healthcare finance and management. He is passionate about using his skills and talents to bring excellent patient care to St. Mark’s patients and families. He can often be seen out on the patient units of the hospital, checking in with families and ensuring that we are meeting the goals of our mission and vision. |