Rev. Derek Elmi-Buursma, Interim Program Director

Pastor
Loop Church Chicago

Derek Elmi-Buursma (he/him) is the pastor of Loop Church, an open and affirming church community in Chicago that seeks to faithfully engage the rhythms of life in the city. Understanding how important and formative the undergrad experience can be, Derek is committed to serving an organization that intentionally invests in the faith life of college students. During a time in which religion can be polarizing and even harmful, the work of the Inclusive Collective as a place of community building, reflection, and active engagement for students from different faith backgrounds feels both special and significant.

Rev. Kenji Kuramitsu, Second Year Fellowship Mentor

Rev. Kenji Kuramitsu will serve as the cohort mentor for the IC Student Leader Fellowship. As cohort mentor, Kenji will lead monthly reflection gatherings over Zoom, a mid-year in-person retreat, and be available for students for personal conversation as needed. Kenji has previously worked with the IC, leading retreats for both students and staff and we are excited to have him back! Kenji is an ordained priest in the episcopal church, and currently works as the Associate Dean for Community Life at the University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Chapel. In addition to this work, Kenji is a licensed clinical social worker, a writer, presenter, gardener, and consultant. 

Bryn hutchins, bookkeeper

Bryn Hutchins (any pronouns) is the bookkeeper for the Inclusive Collective. Bryn earned their bookkeeping certificate in the spring of 2025 and moved to Chicago that summer. He finds joy in helping people through working on finances. She believes God wants people to work together to help their community, and working with the Inclusive Collective is one of the ways Bryn does that.