Our Exceptional Team

Discover our dedicated team of specialists devoted to empowering communities through their extensive experience and unwavering commitment.

Desmond Koomson

Chairperson & Co-founder

Desmond is from Ghana and currently doing his PhD in electrochemistry and protein modification at King’s College London. He’s married to Shelby and they both worship and serve at TCCL. He loves to play football and watching movies.

Shelby Koomson

Events Coordinator & Co-Administrator

Shelby is from the USA and is currently working as an Operations Manager for an advertising agency. She is married to Desmond and they both worship and serve at TCCL. Shelby loves reading books, exploring coffee shops, and travelling. 

Jana Hennelova

Publicity Coordinator

Jana is from Slovakia and is currently doing her PhD in Regenerative Medicine at King’s College London. When she’s not doing research in the lab or serving in the church, you will most likely find her ballroom dancing, exploring interesting coffee shops, travelling, and doing photography.

Karis Riley

Co-Chairperson & Co-Founder

She works in the field of Medieval and Renaissance Literature. She holds a BA in philosophy, a Master’s in Classics, and a PhD in English Literature and Language, and Karis is married to Malcolm and together they founded Trinity Church Central London (TCCL) in 2014. They have two daughters and love life in the city of London.

Julie Estelle

Female Discipleship Lead and Co-Administrator

Julie is from the United States and works in the mental health field. She has her BA in International Studies and a MSc in Global Mental Health. She loves to serve at Trinity central and is currently a part of the church plant in Shepherd’s Bush, in West London. She loves to cook, travel, read and to study the Incarnation.

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