Diana D. Akiyama
My competencies and skills relevant to serving on the Church Pension Fund Board are centered in strategic thinking focused on informed projections about the road ahead. Our current environment of accelerated change demands financial leadership that will be critical for the longevity of our mission and ministry in our diocese. Currently, we are working to restructure the financial model for our diocese as we anticipate diminishing numbers of faith communities and an increase in requests for funds to support our ministries across the diocese. As one of four dioceses selected as pilots for the ECF Diocesan Vitality Initiative, we are undertaking a 360 assessment of our diocesan assets focusing on spiritual and ministry vitality as well as financial sustainability. Alongside this work, we have formed a team to guide faith communities exploring creative uses of their campuses. We are encouraging innovations that serve the neighborhood while also providing revenue for our ministries.