Our Team – PGH Commission

Scott Boyd

scott@prismpgh.org

Scott serves as Director of PRISM. He oversees the staff and key volunteers. You can find Scott at Friday Open House Night, kayaking and other special events.

Cori Hill

cori@prismpgh.org

Cori serves as our Office Manager and as part of the Communications Team. She has been a part of the PRISM staff team since 2012. She is a graduate of Elon University and holds a BA in Sociology and International Studies.

David Lambacher

david@prismpgh.org

David grew up in Springfield, Ohio, and Sharpsburg, Georgia before he went on to earn a BA in Film Studies from the Ohio State University in 2008.

Rachel Johns

rachel@prismpgh.org

Rachel lived in China for 9 years growing up. She is a graduate from the Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Human Development and a Minor in Chinese.

Rachel has worked with college students for over a decade, at her alma mater, in North Africa and now here in Pittsburgh. She is married to her husband Michael, who is a Pittsburgh native. She has been on staff with PRISM since August 2019. Rachel is regularly involved in Communications, Hospitality House Fellowship, Friday Night Open House and is a Mentor. Her passion is to share the good news of Jesus with people who have never had an opportunity to hear and understand it in their home country and native language. Rachel enjoys live music, reading and exploring new restaurants and cafes in the city.

Bernadette Fischer

bernadette@prismpgh.org

Bernadette joined PRISM staff in fall 2020, after over a decade as a volunteer with PRISM via Hebron Church.

She is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and spent a semester abroad studying in Spain. It was there that she appreciated the generous hospitality of locals who took interest in her, helped her acclimate to the culture and have a more authentic experience. Bernadette continued education later in life getting a M.Ed from PITT. Over the years she has taught Spanish, Reading and ESL to people of all ages. She has two adult sons- Caleb and Evan and an adopted schwiener dog named Oliver. You can find her helping out with English Conversation Group, Women's Ministry, Friday Night Open House and other programs and trips. She loves to meet students and help them feel welcome here in Pittsburgh.

Vikki Seto

vikki@prismpgh.org

Vikki serves as our Director of Finance. She joined our team as staff in 2021. Vikki grew up in Hong Kong and graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a BA in Accountancy.

She has work experience as both a Hong Kong and US CPA. She worked for PwC Hong Kong before moving on to manage an accounting team at a luxury retail company in Beijing. Vikki has travelled to various countries in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. One of her favorite things is learning about other cultures through exploring the uniqueness of customs, activities and food. Vikki got connected with PRISM through her involvement at the Pittsburgh Chinese Church Oakland, where she and her husband Bobby serve on the Missions Committee. Vikki and Bobby were amazed at how God connected them through a dating app and led them to meet and serve on a short term mission trip together in the Philippines. They maintained a long distance courtship between Hong Kong and Pittsburgh before getting married in Pittsburgh in August 2018. Vikki and Bobby enjoy cooking Paleo style Western and Asian dishes together. They also love traveling and playing Scrabble.

Tim Shine

tim@prismpgh.org

Growing up out west in Corvallis, Oregon, Tim went on to earn a BS in Agriculture from Oregon State University- Go Beavers!

He loves to be out in nature, and always enjoys gardening when the opportunity arrives. Later on he would meet his wife Judy in graduate school in South Carolina, both of them getting their MA's in Intercultural Studies. In 1999, they put their masters degrees into practice by relocating to a restricted access country to engage in church planting, discipleship training, English teaching, and leading marriage enrichment classes. Joining PRISM Staff in Fall of 2020, Tim and Judy enjoy caring for international residents at the Hospitality Houses, evangelism, discipleship, leading Discovery Bible Studies, and campus ministry. They have two daughters, Priscilla and Mikaela. The Shines love Asian food and bubble tea, enjoying sports and group board/card games, and delight in watching movies with family & friends.

Judy Shine

judy@prismpgh.org

Judy graduated from University of Pittsburgh with a BS in information science. She worked as a programmer analyst before attending seminary, receiving an MA in intercultural studies at Columbia International University, where she met her husband Tim.

In 1999-2019, Judy embraced God’s call to “go” and serve in a restricted country in Asia with her husband. What a privilege to witness God’s transforming work and experience street food and night markets! Judy enjoys engaging in Discovery Bible Studies, evangelism, discipleship, and marriage enrichment discussions. God also blessed them with two lovely daughters, Priscilla and Mikaela. While on home assignment in 2020, God redirected Judy and Tim to “stay” in the U.S. and join staff as part of the welcoming, fun-loving, and Christ-centered PRISM family.

Farshid Rezaee

farshid@prismpgh.org

Born in Iran, Farshid came to know about Christ when one popular Iranian newspaper surprisingly published the Sermon on the Mount. That half a page changed his life and was the only “Bible” he had for years. He did his B.A and M.A in English Literature.

Once he read an article on Paradise Lost which argued that for God to be just and merciful at the same time, He had to pay the penalty for humans’ sins! Farshid’s heart changed but he had to hide his faith for years. Leaving his job as a lecturer, he moved to Malaysia where he lived as a refugee for 12 years and taught apologetics and preached at churches, camps and universities. In August 2022, he was resettled in Pittsburgh where God led him to PRISM.

Farshid is passionate about evangelism and apologetics and tries to use the God-given gift of being a super extrovert to talk to international students! He loves coming up with puns!

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