The People Behind the Mission

Meet our team.

Selah Fellowship is built by people who believe deeply in the power of pause, community, and transformation — rooted in purpose and planted in love.

Founder
Our Founder
Chap. Charlene F. Wright, BBA, M.Div., BCCe
Founder & Executive Director

Chaplain Charlene F. Wright is the visionary heart behind Selah Fellowship. With a background spanning ministry, chaplaincy, pastoral counseling, and hospice care, her decade of compassionate service has touched the lives of children, families, and communities across Connecticut.

Her work began around a kitchen table, with a quiet dream and an unshakeable belief that healing happens in the right environment. That dream became Selah Fellowship, a growing movement of camps, gatherings, retreats, and outreach programs rooted in love and purpose.

Chap. Wright brings together trauma-informed care, spiritual guidance, and the 8P Framework (Protect, Profess, Promote, Probity, Provide, Prioritize, Planted in God, Presence) to create spaces where every person, from the youngest camper to the returning citizen, is seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

She is the published author of Planted in Purpose: A Life Fully Rooted.

“Roses without thorns are already dead.”
Youth Voice

Youth Board of Advisors.

Young people are not just the future of Selah Fellowship — they are the present. Our Youth Board of Advisors ensures every program, decision, and initiative is grounded in the real voices and lived experiences of the youth we serve.

Youth Board of Advisors
Caio Brito
Marketing & Youth Engagement Advisor
Serves as the marketing and youth engagement advisor, helping connect Selah Fellowship’s mission with young people in the community.
Youth Board of Advisors
Daria Gallimore
Chairperson, Youth Board of Advisors
Chairperson of the Youth Board of Advisors, Daria also manages Selah Fellowship’s social media presence.
Youth Board of Advisors
Alania Hitulah
Strategy Advisor
Serves as a strategist for the Youth Board of Advisors, helping shape ideas and direction for Selah Fellowship’s youth-focused initiatives.
Leadership

Board of Directors.

Our Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and governance, ensuring Selah Fellowship remains true to its mission and vision.

Board of Directors
Indira Charles
Board Chairperson
Brings with her over two decades of social work experience, and leads immersive initiatives for individuals with special needs in New York.
Board of Directors
Lisa Farmer
Board Member
A proud Danburian who has lived there all her life, Lisa brings decades of experience in social services and the nonprofit sector.
Board of Directors
Dr. DeCosta Mayne
Board Co-Chairperson
Holds a Ph.D. in Theology and previously served as Lead Pastor of a congregation. He now works in education and serves as an associate minister at one of the oldest African American churches in Danbury.
Board of Directors
Valini Taylor-Gordon
Board Member
A proud Danburian and former volunteer firefighter, committed to serving her community.
Board of Directors
Melody Democardo
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Brings over four decades of experience in finance and the banking industry to Selah Fellowship’s financial leadership.
Guidance & Wisdom

Board of Advisors.

Our advisors bring specialized expertise across finance, legal, marketing, and grant writing to help shape and strengthen our work. In keeping with the nature of their advisory role, they are listed here by area of expertise rather than by name.

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Financial Advisor
Board of Advisors
Provides financial guidance and planning expertise to support Selah Fellowship’s long-term sustainability.
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Paralegal
Board of Advisors
Offers legal research and documentation support, helping Selah Fellowship operate with clarity and compliance.
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Marketing
Board of Advisors
Guides outreach and communications strategy, helping share Selah Fellowship’s mission with a wider community.
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Grant Writer
Board of Advisors
Supports fundraising efforts by identifying and writing grant proposals that help fund Selah Fellowship’s programs.
Get Involved

Interested in joining
our team?

We’re always looking for passionate, purpose-driven people to join our boards and advise our work. If Selah Fellowship’s mission resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you.

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“Unplanted seeds never bloom.”
— Chap. Charlene F. Wright, BBA, M.Div., BCCe  ·  Founder, Selah Fellowship