Rev. Dr. K. Monet Rice
Moderator
Rev. K (she/her/hers) focuses on curating spiritual well-being practices across a broad range of religious and philosophical ideologies. Rice joined the Wake Forest University community in July of 2012 and has had an expansive impact on religious, spiritual, and ethical affairs. She is the former vice president of the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education (ACSLHE), the nation’s principal leadership organization supporting higher education chaplaincies and religious and spiritual life professionals through education, collaboration, and research. Rev. K specializes in spiritual well-being with a current gravitational pull towards curating experiences for those who are religious-tradition-rooted, yet spiritually fluid.
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Before Wake Forest, Rev. K served as an Associate Pastor at The Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, NY, as an FTE recipient in their T.i.M project. She also worked for Cornell University’s Cooperative Extension in partnership with the College of Human Ecology.
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Rev. K loves academic chaplaincy and Religious Affairs work because it allows her the privilege of immersing in theological discourse with bright and inquisitive minds while liturgically engaging the academic community and staying informed about emerging trends. She enjoys developing lasting relationships with students, staff, and faculty and aspires to provide compassionate, non-judgmental, spiritual, and emotional support regardless of (one’s) religious affiliation.
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To create life balance, K. Monet enjoys running, cycling, kickboxing, racing home to hide purchases, and foodie activities. She recently retired from bear wrestling and has picked up the extreme sport of child-rearing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Louisiana State University
Master of Divinity (M.Div), Princeton Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry (D. Min), Duke Divinity School
Religious Affiliation
Baptist (PNBC)
Keisha S. Horton,
LCMHC,LCASA,NCC
Moderator
Keisha is a Licensed Professional School Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCASA) with more than 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. As a School Counselor, she has gained extensive experience working with school-aged children and families dealing with life transitions, trauma, depression, anxiety and family conflicts. She has a passion for helping adolescents and families overcome challenges to reach their full potential. In her private practice, Samara Cares Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, she guides clients to pull from their own strengths and experiences using reality therapy, solution focused therapy,and cognitive behavioral therapy. As a North Carolina native, she received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Management from High Point University before earning her Masters of Science Degree in School Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University. She began her career as a Professional School Counselor in a local high school,before pursuing her certifications in mental health and addictions. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Youth Mental Health First Aid Provider with training in suicide intervention,career development and childhood trauma. She has provided her service to several youth organizations and non-profit agencies in the community, including Crosby Scholars & YMCA Achievers.In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her three children, as well as vacationing, volunteering,scrapbooking, and attending cultural events.
Moderator
Dr. April Ruffin Adams
Dr. April Ruffin-Adams is an engagement strategist and facilitator at Northington and Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, where she collaborates with a team to support non-profit organizations in strategic planning and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mission development. In her role, she works closely with clients to center community voices, ensuring meaningful and inclusive strategic planning and implementation.
In addition to her work at Northington and Associates, April is a lecturer in the African American and African Diaspora Studies Program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and a Contributing Faculty member in the School of Social Work at Walden University. Her research and scholarship focus on educational equity, Black women, and social justice, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of race, gender, and education. She is the author of African American Mothers Theorizing Practice, published in The Sage Handbook of Critical Pedagogies, and co-author of Advocacy-based Partnerships, Special Education, and African American Families: Resisting the Politics of Containment, featured in School Leadership for Authentic Family and Community Partnerships.
April is deeply committed to creating a world where peace, justice, and inclusivity are realities for all. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University, a Master of Social Work from the Joint MSW Program at North Carolina A&T State University and UNCG, and a PhD in Cultural Foundations of Education from UNCG. Her work reflects her passion for advancing equity and amplifying marginalized voices in education and beyond.