HYLANIE K. CHAN-WILLIAMS
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Supervisory Chaplain and diversity trainer known for high productivity, team building and project management. Specialize in providing spiritual leadership, crisis intervention, and moral guidance across diverse environments. Skilled in pastoral care, counseling, and advising young adults in exploring career goals. Excel in empathy, mindfulness, communication, and adaptability to meet the needs of individuals from various backgrounds and beliefs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Command Chaplain/Special Assistant to the Command Officer
Naval Medical Readiness Training Center (NMRTC)
Okinawa, Japan
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the overall administration, training, and provision of pastoral care for the largest Naval Hospital in the Indo-Pacific Region.
- Provide pastoral counseling and presence to Sailors, Marines, Airmen, civilian contractors, and their families.
- Provide workshops on mindfulness and staff care.
- Co-Chair of Caregiver Operational Stress Control Support group.
- Leader in Integrated Mental Health Services for patients and staff.
Chaplain CPE Resident
Navy Medical Readiness Training Center (NMRTC)
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Served as Chaplain Resident at both hospitals, providing pastoral care, counseling, and presence to Sailors, Marines, and their families.
- Provided specific pastoral care to adult and pediatric intensive care units at the naval hospital.
- Provided counseling and mindfulness workshops for veterans suffering from former homelessness, PTSD, moral injury, and substance abuse.
Command Chaplain
COMSUBRON 11
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provide religious services, crisis intervention, counseling and administrative advisement to six submarine units within the Commodore's submarine squadron, serving over 3000 Sailors and their families.
- Lead the Pre-marital counseling programs for both the command and the installation chapel.
- Lead the marriage and family counseling programs as well as helped institute the divorce care program for the command.
- Established ethical decision-making classes for new sailors in the command.
- Lead the suicide prevention and education program.
- Supervise one junior chaplain and two Religious Program Specialists.
Command Chaplain
USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided religious services, crisis intervention, counseling and administrative advisement to over 350 Sailors, Marines and their families both on and off deployment.
- Conducted 20 Burial at sea internments.
- Created Brown Bag counseling initiative for crew members to connect to counseling resources.
- Led the Pre-marital counseling programs for both the command and the installation chapel.
- Led the marriage and family counseling programs as well as helped institute the divorce care program for the command.
Deputy Command Chaplain/Command Chaplain
Marine Aircraft Group 11/ 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Miramar, CA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided religious services, crisis intervention, counseling and administrative advisement to over 10,000 Marines and their families both on and off deployment.
- Led the Pre-marital counseling programs for both the command and the installation chapel.
- Led the marriage and family counseling programs as well as helped institute the divorce care program for the command.
- Served as the Command Chaplain of Marine Aircraft Group 50 while on deployment in the East, providing religious services, but also served as international liaison for community relations within the nations we served.
Base Chaplain
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided crisis intervention, counseling, religious services, and support to 25,000 Sailors and Marines stationed at the base, 125 tenant commands, as well as serve the spiritual and emotional needs of their respective families.
- Provided suicide prevention training and counseling of troops during pre- and post-deployment.
- Connected Sailors and their families to base community resources and serve as liaison with off-campus social services.
- Serve as Brig Chaplain, providing counseling and advocacy to inmates in pre-trail confinement.
- Served as Division Officer and Training Officer, supervising teaching staff of 5 senior and junior enlisted Sailors to conduct the day-to-day affairs of the Chapel.
Volunteer Chaplain
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Miramar, FL
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided crisis intervention, counseling, and support to patients and their families with direction and supervision of the staff chaplain.
- Provided pastoral guidance and support to staff.
Youth/Worship Pastor
Saint Luke United Methodist Church
Lake Worth, FL
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Plan and organize youth activities and bible studies for youth age 11-18.
- Train youth in leadership and to conduct youth worship services.
- Plan and organize youth community service projects.
- Provide counseling and intervention to youth and their families.
- Also serve as a principal leader in worship services.
- Serve as conductor and director of both the contemporary worship team and the traditional choir to provide blended worship service.
- Assist pastor in planning special worship services.
Pastor
Methodist Parish of Middleboro
Middleboro, MA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Presided over the cooperative parish of two churches, one rural, one center-of-town congregation in Southeastern Massachusetts.
- Was chief administrator of these two charges, as well as the individual and joint worship services and joint work teams.
- Officiated over all blended, contemporary and youth services.
- Supervise staff of five paid staff as well as supervise the efforts of youth ministers, praise and worship team, and evangelism teams.
- Instituted Stephen's Ministry and Health and Wellness program.
- Streamlined administrative efforts to allow church to fully function as a cooperative parish.
- Serve as presiding elder at the discretion of the District Superintendent for annual charge conferences of other churches.
Pastor
Heritage United Methodist Church
Braintree, MA
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Provided oversight for all worship services, evangelism, religious education and administration of small suburban church.
- Facilitate and implement church strategic planning process and capital campaign.
- Introduced team leadership approach to youth ministry and church administration.
- Coordinate youth ministry efforts between three United Methodist churches.
- Helping to construct and after school youth and intergenerational social activity program through church and town service agencies.
- Serve as a presiding elder at the discretion of the District Superintendent for annual charge conferences of other churches.
Pastor
Eglise Methodiste Unie Haitienne De Wesley
Roslindale, MA
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Planned and presided over all worship services, evangelism efforts, religious education and administration of this mission church.
- Work with lay ministry team to translate services into Haitian Creole.
- Create and administer annual strategic plan for church planting and church growth.
- Provide pastoral care and counseling of congregants and neighborhood residents.
- Provide counseling services and intervention for youth and families attending the mission church.
- Provide outreach, counseling, and advocacy for immigrant families.
- Help facilitate adult education, ESL program and food pantry services.
- Supervise candidates for ordained ministry.
University Chaplain and Director of Community Outreach
Boston University-Marsh Chapel
Boston, MA
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Provided pastoral support and counseling to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty.
- Conducted contemporary worship services and assisted in other worship services as directed by the Dean of the Chapel.
- Served as Spiritual Advisor to Inner Strength Gospel Choir.
- Planned and organized community outreach projects completed by student leaders.
- Served as a liaison to inner city churches and para-church ministry organizations.
- Counseled and provide intervention services for drop-ins.
Protestant Chaplain
Rhode Island Council of Churches/University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Provided pastoral support and counseling to student population and faculty.
- Served as a liaison between the University and the Council of Churches on matters of campus ministry and religious concern.
- Conducted lectures on Protestantism and topics on religion and society.
- Served as guest lecturer/facilitator for Multicultural Center programs.
Pastor and Founder
Worcester AME Mission Church/Good Shepherd Ministries
Worcester, MA
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Presided over the formulation, administration and church planting efforts for mission church in Central Massachusetts.
- Created a plan for church growth and evangelism based upon purpose driven and cell group models.
- Provide counseling and intervention services for congregants, displaced families, community residents and nursing home residents in facility where church was initially housed.
- Provided community bible studies for neighborhood residents and founded a Saturday MCAS preparatory/enrichment activity program for neighborhood youth age 5-12.
Graduate Assistant
Boston University Office of Multicultural Affairs
Boston
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Organized events such as seminars, workshops or conferences for graduate students.
- Managed daily operations of the office including scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Assisted in the development of graduate-level course materials, such as syllabi, lesson plans and assignments.
- Facilitated communication between faculty members and departmental staff.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports and maintaining files.
- Created and maintained databases for tracking student records, grades, attendance.
- Collaborated with faculty on special projects related to curriculum development and program assessment.
- Provided guidance and assistance to students regarding academic policies and procedures.
- Developed strategies to enhance student engagement within the classroom setting.
- Interpreted and applied university policies, regulations and procedures, fostering positive academic environment.
- Created fliers and materials, working closely with communications team to promote campus events.
- Assisted in coordinating programming and initiatives to support inclusion and engagement.
- Developed strategies for increasing representation of marginalized groups in leadership positions.
- Developed and implemented diversity training programs for staff members.
- Facilitated group discussions about diversity topics such as racial, gender, and religious differences.
Career Counselor and Director of Service Learning
Colleges of Worcester Consortium
Worcester, MA
- Built relationships with local businesses in order to expand available employment options for clients.
- Monitored changes in the labor market that could affect client's employability prospects.
- Created assessment tools such as interest inventories and aptitude tests to help guide clients in their career decisions.
- Compiled data from various sources to create comprehensive reports on program activities and outcomes.
- Coordinated communications between stakeholders regarding progress toward goals outlined in approved grants.
- Provided technical assistance related to the development of project plans or budgeting.
- Assisted clients in developing portfolios showcasing their talents and accomplishments.
- Generated reports summarizing progress made by individual clients throughout their counseling process.
- Facilitated group sessions with clients regarding career exploration activities and strategies for achieving goals.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Integrated Mental Health Chaplaincy
Vanderbilt University/Vanderbilt Divinity School
01.2023
Doctor of Theology - Biblical Theology with honors
Andersonville Theological Seminary
01.2013
Master of Divinity - Theological Studies
Boston University School of Theology
01.1997
Bachelor of Music - Music Management-Cum Laude
University of Hartford/Hartt School of Music
01.1993
Skills
- Board Certified Chaplain-National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains
- Board Certified Master Mental Health Coach-American Association of Christian Counselors
- Green Belt-Lean Six Sigma
- Project Management Professional trained
- Trainer-Expanded Operational Stress Control
- Master Trainer- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Professional Societies Affiliations
- Bishop Ordinary of International Missions Anglican Churches of Pentecost
- Dean of Christian Education, Anglican Churches of Pentecost
- Assistant Dean of Chaplains, Anglican Churches of Pentecost
- Ordained Elder, Anglican Churches of Pentecost
- Presiding Prelate and CEO, Good Shepherd Ministries/Good Shepherd Church Ventures
- National Chaplain Theta Nu Psi Military Fraternity
- Chaplain, Mayflower Lodge, A.F&A.M.
- Chaplain, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Delta Tau Omega Chapter
- Past Chaplain and Regional Secretary, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated, Northeast Region
- Past Board Member, National Council for Communities and Justice (NCCJ) of Central Massachusetts
- Past Board Member, Henry Lee Willis Community Center
- Founder, Town of Braintree, Massachusetts Commission on Youth and Families
- Founder, Braintree Community Youth Center
- Past President, Interfraternity Council, University of Hartford
- Past President, Order of Omega Honor Society, University of Hartford Chapter
- Past Parliamentarian, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Zeta Omega Chapter
Timeline
Command Chaplain/Special Assistant to the Command Officer
Naval Medical Readiness Training Center (NMRTC)
01.2022 - Current
Chaplain CPE Resident
Navy Medical Readiness Training Center (NMRTC)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Command Chaplain
COMSUBRON 11
01.2019 - 01.2021
Command Chaplain
USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Deputy Command Chaplain/Command Chaplain
Marine Aircraft Group 11/ 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
01.2013 - 01.2016
Base Chaplain
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
01.2010 - 01.2013
Volunteer Chaplain
Memorial Hospital Miramar
01.2009 - 01.2010
Youth/Worship Pastor
Saint Luke United Methodist Church
01.2008 - 01.2009
Pastor
Methodist Parish of Middleboro
01.2006 - 01.2008
Pastor
Heritage United Methodist Church
01.2003 - 01.2006
Pastor
Eglise Methodiste Unie Haitienne De Wesley
01.2003 - 01.2006
University Chaplain and Director of Community Outreach
Boston University-Marsh Chapel
01.2002 - 01.2003
Protestant Chaplain
Rhode Island Council of Churches/University of Rhode Island
01.2001 - 01.2003
Graduate Assistant
Boston University Office of Multicultural Affairs
01.2000 - 01.2001
Pastor and Founder
Worcester AME Mission Church/Good Shepherd Ministries
01.1998 - 01.2003
Doctor of Ministry - Integrated Mental Health Chaplaincy
Vanderbilt University/Vanderbilt Divinity School
Doctor of Theology - Biblical Theology with honors
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity - Theological Studies
Boston University School of Theology
Bachelor of Music - Music Management-Cum Laude
University of Hartford/Hartt School of Music
Career Counselor and Director of Service Learning
Colleges of Worcester Consortium
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