Colleen Chan

Colleen’s formal spiritual formation began when she joined InterVarsity as an undergraduate at Cornell University. She studied the Bible with passion, served on worship team and as a leader for her fellowship. When she returned to NYC she became rooted at New Life Fellowship Church where she met one of the most important spiritual fathers of her life- Pastor Pete Scazzero. She and her husband served as dedicated leaders there for 17 years until they moved out of the NY metro area. Colleen has her Master of Arts in Education from Columbia University and has trained hundreds of teachers how to teach literacy. She taught in both public and private schools for 17 years and is an advocate for reform in public education. She currently serves on the advisory board for the superintendent in her children’s school district after relocating to the Vancouver area in 2021. Colleen serves on the prayer team at her church in Portland and is being mentored as she pursues training to become a spiritual director herself. She is an avid reader, enjoys book club, writing, and exploring woody trails and new restaurants.