Leadership & Staff
Leadership & Staff
The Rev. Dr. Rosanna Anderson
Pastor
The Reverend Dr. Rosanna Anderson has been the full-time minister on Fishers Island since December 2021. She is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) who was authorized by the New London Association with Dual Standing in the United Church of Christ. Dr. Anderson has served churches in New York City, Cranbury, New Jersey, and Nashville, Tennessee. She was also a member of the denominational staff of The United Methodist Church, specializing in stewardship and intergenerational ministries. She is the author of numerous articles, prayers, devotions, and Bible studies for youth and adults. She has also spoken at conferences across the country.
Dr. Anderson was elected by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. She received her B.A. from Marymount University, M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, Certificate in Jewish Studies from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and Doctor of Ministry degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Pastor Rosanna enjoys being a full-time resident of this lovely community. Her husband, Dr. Clifford Anderson, is the Director of the Divinity School Library at Yale University. Their son is a student at the Fishers Island School.
Laura Chapman
Director of Operations
laura.chapman@fiunionchapel.org
Laura Chapman is the Director of Operations at Union Chapel. She helps to manage the financial processes as well as the ongoing maintenance and improvement projects at our Chapel, Parsonage, Thrift Shop, courtyard and grounds.
Diane Dawson Dexter
Organist
After a long and distinguished career as a science teacher and holding other positions such as CEO, accountant, and stay-at-home Mom, Diane retired in 2001 to Fishers Island, where she had been coming during summers for most of her life. While intending to focus on her painting, Diane immediately dove into island life, serving in many capacities in the community. She was also very active at Union Chapel as moderator and deacon. We are very blessed to have Diane as our organist on Sundays.
Becky Walters
Administrative Assistant
becky.walters@fiunionchapel.org
Becky Walters is the Administrative Assistant of Union Chapel. She is available in the church office from on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from September through June and on Monday mornings in July and August.