In 2019, Joanne Whitt retired after nearly 15 years as the pastor/head of staff of First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo. Since then she has served in interim positions, including most recently as interim pastor of St. Luke Presbyterian Church in San Rafael. Currently she is a credentialed spiritual director practicing in Marin County and beyond, working with people of various faith traditions and spiritual philosophies. Prior to beginning seminary, she was a trial lawyer for 15 years. She has served on the Board of Trustees of San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS), and as Moderator of the Permanent Judicial Commission of the Synod of the Pacific. Currently she serves as co-chair of the Committee on Ministry of the Presbytery of the Redwoods. Joanne is married and has three adult children.
