Meet Jacob Sierra, our new Communications Manager!

Episcopal Charities is pleased to welcome Jacob Sierra as its new Communications Manager, where he will work to deepen our reach and sharpen how EC tells its story of impact across the Diocese of Chicago.

Jacob shares, “For decades, Episcopal Charities has had a transformative impact across this diocese, and I am honored to help amplify that story, both strategically and creatively. I couldn’t imagine a better next chapter for my career!”

Matt Berryman, Executive Director of Episcopal Charities, adds: “Episcopal Charities has never lacked for impact. What Jacob brings is the gift of making that impact visible with clarity, creativity, and a depth of formation that comes from having served close to the ground of human need. His unique perspective, shaped by both the Episcopal Service Corps and his broader ministry across the Church, positions him to communicate our mission in ways that will move people to greater awareness, greater generosity, and greater hope. I am honored to welcome him to this work.”

A Chicago native, Jacob began his career as a Research Consultant at a market research startup before answering a call into the Episcopal Service Corps. In September 2022, he moved to New York City to spend a year in an intentional community while supporting the outreach work of Church of the Heavenly Rest in Manhattan. There, he worked directly with issues of prison reentry, food insecurity, access to education, mental health, housing, and emergency response. He also served a small parish in the South Bronx, creating bilingual liturgies and leading children’s formation programs to foster a sense of belonging in the community. Most recently, Jacob has served as Senior Program Director at the Episcopal Church Foundation, leading the Diocesan Vitality Initiative, the Fellowship Partners Program, and ECF Vital Practices.

Jacob is glad to be back home in Chicago, working to support Episcopal Charities’ mission of building a more just and merciful world. Outside of work, he tends to his plants, makes linoleum block prints, and finds joy in small handwork — collage, sewing, and even crafting the occasional rosary!