Dr. Dorothee Tripodi is a United Methodist Elder in full connection and is a member of the Virginia Conference.

After earning her Bachelor of Arts at San Diego State University, Dr. Tripodi received her Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Union Presbyterian Seminary and Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary. The seminary’s board of trustees appointed her to a full-time faculty position effective July 1, 2022, after working on the staff as an adjunct professor at Union.

Her position fulfills two critical functions at the seminary: directing Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning; and serving as a faculty member in Supervised Ministry, with responsibilities in teaching and advising, and contributing to the general work of the Practical Theology and Christian Education department and faculty.