Princeton Theological Seminary Names New Administrators

Princeton, NJ, July 10, 2007–Princeton Theological Seminary has announced the appointment of four new members of the administrative staff. 

Janice S. Ammon was appointed the Bryant M. Kirkland Minister of the Chapel, effective July 1, 2007. She earned her B.S. from Widener College in Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1978 and her M.Div. from Princeton Seminary in 1990. She previously served as associate pastor for congregational care at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, and as associate pastor for membership and pastoral care at Central Presbyterian Church in Summit, New Jersey. She is a member of the New York City Presbytery and served on the presbytery’s Committee on Preparation for Ministry.

Deborah Kerr Davis was appointed director of field education, effective July 16, 2007. She earned her B.A. from Dickinson College in 1976, her M.Div. from Princeton Seminary in 1979, and a certificate in spiritual direction from Oasis Ministries in 1999. She has been the chaplain at the University Medical Center at Princeton and director of the Department of Religious Ministries for Princeton HealthCare Systems. She is a member of the Princeton Clergy Association, and has served as pastor to pastors in New Brunswick Presbytery.

Carolyn Browning Helsel was appointed associate director of admissions, effective July 16, 2007. She earned her B.A. from Whitworth College in 2001 and her M.Div. from Princeton Seminary in 2004.  She previously served as associate pastor of John Calvin Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, Texas.

Lori A. Neff was appointed associate director of field education, effective July 1, 2007. She earned her B.S. from Manchester College in 1985, her M.A. from Bowling Green State University in 1987, and her M.Div. from Princeton Seminary in 2007. She previously served as a campus ministry consultant for Trenton Area Campus Ministries and assistant dean of students at Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana.   

Michael Livio was promoted to associate director of financial aid. He previously served as the Seminary’s assistant for admissions and financial aid. 

Princeton Theological Seminary was founded in 1812, the first seminary established by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. It is the largest Presbyterian seminary in the country, with more than 700 students in seven graduate degree programs.