The Spiritual Care Team

at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick

Rev. Christine Davies, MDiv, MSW
Director
Christine is a New Jersey native and an ACPE-Certified Educator. She is ordained as a Minister of Word & Sacrament within the Presbyterian Church (USA). She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. Prior to entering chaplaincy, Christine was a counselor for addiction and mental health. She has led the Chaplaincy Services department at NYU Langone Medical Center in NYC, was the CPE Coordinator at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and a staff chaplain at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia. Christine and her husband are raising two energetic sons.

Rev. Amy Fairbanks Seat
Manager, CPE Program
Rev. Amy Fairbanks Seat is an ACPE Certified Educator and an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. She holds a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and is experienced as a chaplain in a range settings including hospice, behavioral health, a level 1 trauma center, and corrections. Originally from Texas, Amy and her husband met in seminary and returned to New Jersey after a few years in St. Louis, MO where Amy completed her CPE residency at Saint Louis University Hospital. Since returning to New Jersey, Amy was a staff chaplain, coordinator, and then manager of CPE at Penn Medicine Princeton Health and a chaplain educator at Morristown Medical Center. Amy currently lives in Hillsborough with her husband, son, and cat.

Trish Gover
Secretary
Trish is a New Jersey native and serves as Secretary for the Spiritual Care Department at RWJUH. She has AAS in Hotel/Restaurant Management from Middlesex County College. Trish brings extensive administrative experience (private and public sector) to this role. She is passionate about joining our Spiritual Care Team and using her gifts and talents to support our patients, families and staff. Trish is an avid dog lover and spends her free time with current canine companion (Boxer named 'Maggie'). She also enjoys reading her bible, a good movie, time with friends, attending church, exercising and fundraising for NJ Boxer Rescue.

Rev. Ramon Orostizaga, MDiv, ThM
Spanish Speaking ChaplainNative of Chile S.A., Ramon completed his undergraduate and theological education in his home country, where he was also ordained in 1996 as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the National Presbyterian Church of Chile. He moved to the United States in 2001 and received a call from a Latino congregation of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. He ministered to this Spanish-speaking congregation, whose membership consisted of people from various countries of Latin America, and their cultures as well as dialects differed greatly. Ramon took a break from congregational ministry after 10 years and entered Princeton Theological Seminary, where he earned his Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees. Since 2020 he is Pastor of the Suydam Street Reformed Church of New Brunswick (RCA). He is married and a proud father of three daughters.

Rev. Jerrold Smith Jr., MDiv, BCC
Staff Chaplain
Jerrold grew up in a loving home in the south suburbs of Chicago. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Howard University and a Master of Divinity from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Jerrold is board certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains and is an ordained minister with Baptist roots and an affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is happily married to the love of his life and together they have five beautiful daughters.

Rev. Fr. Bobby Varghese, M.Div, BCC
Staff Chaplain
After being born and raised in New York City for most of his life, Fr. Bobby has found his home in the Garden State, alongside his wonderful wife and son. Fr. Bobby holds a Masters in Divinity from St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, and was ordained as a ‘Priest’ of the Indian Orthodox Church in 2019. This same year, he pursued a Fellowship in Palliative Care, and obtained his Board Certification through NAVAC (National Association of Veteran Affairs Chaplains). Fr. Bobby served in the Veteran Affairs Hospital in New York (Brooklyn Campus) as a Chaplain Intern, Resident, and Fellow. He then spent close to four years at Bellevue Hospital (New York) serving as their Palliative Care Chaplain. Moreover, Fr. Bobby serves in a parish on Staten Island, and is also appointed to oversee the Youth Ministry for all of the Indian Orthodox Parishes in both New Jersey and Staten Island. In addition to ministering to his parishioners and patients, Fr. Bobby enjoys traveling with his family, finding new restaurants to try, and watching his favorite New York sports teams chase a championship (with some teams requiring a lot of hope and prayer).

Chaplain Denise Wolferman
Staff Chaplain

Chaplain Denise Wolferman is the newest full-time staff chaplain, a proud Reform Jew and lay chaplain. Denise is a soon-to-be double graduate of Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. She graduated in 2023 with a Master’s degree in Chaplaincy and will complete a Master’s degree in Interreligious Studies this fall. Denise completed her CPE internship at the VA in West Haven, Connecticut. After her CPE residency at Trinity Health of New England she served in the position of night Staff Chaplain for one year. A huge sports fan, with a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Administration from St. John’s University in NYC, Denise is excited to return to live in NJ full time and cheer on the Mets, Rangers, Knicks and Giants at home with her husband and three sons.

Rev. Karen Lewis, MTS, MDiv, BCC
Staff Chaplain

Karen serves as the Pediatric Chaplain at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at RWJUH. She is an ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Church and a Board-Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains. Karen brings extensive experience in Hospice, Palliative Care, and ministry with individuals with disabilities. She holds two seminary degrees, a Master of Theological Studies from Drew University and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. In her role, she is dedicated to providing compassionate spiritual care and supporting the emotional and spiritual well-being of patients, families, and staff. Karen is married and has two adult children. In her free time, she enjoys photography, fly fishing, and taking spin classes.

Rev. Conway C. Johnson, Jr.
Chaplain Resident
Rev. Conway C. Johnson, Jr. has served in ministry for more than 30 years, including more than 20 years of pastoral leadership. Since 2013, he has served as the Senior Pastor of Sharon Baptist Church in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he leads a vibrant, multigenerational congregation and is known for practical, personal, and powerful biblical preaching. Born right here at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Pastor Johnson completed his Clinical Pastoral Education internship here and now returns to serve as a Chaplain Resident, offering compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. He holds a Master’s degree in Human Services with a concentration in Administration from Lincoln University, and he and his wife are the proud parents of five children.

Rev. Casey Anderson-Molina
Chaplain Resident
Rev. Casey Anderson-Molina was born and raised in the Pentecostal tradition. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arkansas Tech University and completed his Master of Divinity at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. He completed his first unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at MedStar Washington, D.C. He is an ordained priest in the Episcopal Church and spent some time as the student chaplain at Saint Martin’s Student Center at the University of Arkansas. He served at a parish in Waynesboro, PA, a parish in Montclair, NJ, and is now serving at a parish in Aston, PA. He is also a trained spiritual director through Coyle, Oklahoma. He lives in Philadelphia with his husband and their pets Apollo, Hera, and Maya. He enjoys good coffee, theater, and opportunities to explore the intersections of spirituality, psychology, and healing.

Rabbi Eden Anolick
Chaplain Resident
Rabbi Eden Anolick is a New Jersey native and Reform rabbi. They were ordained by Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion May of 2026. Eden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, and a Masters of Jewish Literature from HUC-JIR in New York, NY. Eden previously served as rabbinic intern at Temple Israel of New Rochelle and at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. They completed their CPE internship at The New Jewish Home in New York, NY, in partnership with The Jewish Theological Seminary. Outside of the rabbinate and chaplaincy work, Eden enjoys spending time with loved ones, seeing Broadway shows, and relaxing with a good book.

Matthew Vaccaro
Chaplain Resident
Matthew is excited to be a chaplain resident this fall! He recently received his Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School and received a bachelor’s in philosophy and math from Boston College. While in Divinity School, he worked as an assistant campus minister with Ukirk Nashville. Matthew completed his CPE internship here at RWJUH. He lives in Morganville, New Jersey, and in his free time enjoys board games and live theatre.

Rev. Dr. Lewis J. Dixon
Chaplain Resident
Reverend Dr. Lewis J. Dixon earned his Doctorate of Ministry at the prestigious and historic Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. He earned his Master of Divinity at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He also has a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Villanova University and a Bachelor’s degree from Kean University. Rev. Dr. Dixon’s academic accomplishments were fueled by the belief that “education is the great liberator.” He is also the founder of Father to the Fatherless, a nonprofit mentoring program for young men and women. Currently Rev. Dr. Dixon serves as the Sr. Pastor of the Historic Second Baptist Church of Paulsboro, NJ. The scripture that most aptly describes Reverend Dixon is, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil 4:13).” Dr. Dixon recognizes that it is exclusively by the Spirit of God, that he is lead on his ministerial journey.