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About the Panelists & Moderator
Fatima Ahmed | Panelist
Fatima Amjad Ahmed’s spiritual care journey started as a volunteer at a hospice facility in 2023 after witnessing some of her own family members receive hospice care. Being on the receiving end of spiritual care as a family member of someone in hospice allowed her to experience the beautiful value of spiritual work and inspired her to do the same for others. She is now on the journey of exploring chaplaincy. She is very excited to see what the next chapter is for her as a spiritual care provider.
Duane Musgrove | Moderator
Duane Musgrove serves as the Spiritual Care Coordinator and Chaplain for Mercy Ridge Retirement Community in Timonium, MD, and provides leadership support for the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Team. He is also a bi-vocational pastor for a non-denominational church in Virginia. He completed his Master of Divinity in Church Music Degree from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and was ordained to the ministry in 1994. Over the past 42 years, Musgrove has served as a lead Pastor, and in church ministries related to music and worship, missions, administration, and pastoral care and counseling. He has completed Four Units of Clinical Pastoral Education and has served as a Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Counselor since 2012.
Chava Evans | Panelist
Chava Evans is a chaplain, Jewish educator, and author with extensive experience providing compassionate pastoral care across healthcare, educational, and faith-based settings. Rooted in empathy and cultural sensitivity, she supports individuals and communities through pastoral counseling, crisis intervention, and grief care. She also develops inclusive programs and workshops that foster understanding across traditions and equip participants with practical tools for spiritual growth. She brings a holistic and deeply personal approach to spiritual wellbeing by blending Jewish wisdom with modern therapeutic practices,
The Rev. Dr. Alisha Wimbush | Moderator
The Rev. Dr. Alisha Wimbush is the ICJS program director for religious leaders. The Rev. Dr. She has a B.A. in Social Work from Messiah College and is a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA, where she earned both her M.Div. and a Th.D. in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Most recently Alisha served as an Associate Chaplain at a continuing care retirement community in Pennsylvania. She has more than 15 years of experience working and providing leadership in nonprofit and congregational settings. She is passionate about building bridges across diverse communities and finding creative ways to foster relationships.