Desta is a lifelong Los Angeles -area Lutheran. She accompanies people at the intersections of contemplative activism, co-creating a culture of ‘Beloved Community’ grounded in love, curiosity, and meaning-making, in a space where everybody is free. She has served for over 25 years in Lutheran outdoor ministry, congregational youth ministry, and at California Lutheran University. She currently serves as Director of Seminary Relations and Leadership Formation at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. Desta is married to an ELCA pastor with three kids. She creates brave sacred space to explore where and how God/Spirit/Divine shows up. She brings deep listening skills, silence, chimes, music, contemplative + spiritual practices, meditation, guided imagery, sacred readings, and Scripture as guides on the journey.