The Rev. Canon Joan Pettit Mason, wife to Jeff, is mother to two and grandmother of seven, two having arrived this year. Joan is currently the co-chair of ECS-NJ Advisory Council. She also serves as President of the Hispanic Coalition. A retired priest, Joan last served as rector at Christ Church, Toms River, for sixteen years. Joan is passionate about the mission of ECS-NJ particularly the potential for the churches of the diocese to participate in increased advocacy and justice ministries for the underserved and marginalized.