Davids, Pennsylvania. She describes herself as “an anthropologist by training and a youth minister at heart.” In addition to her research on the lives of global urban youth, mainly in Brazil and the U.S., Calenthia co-facilitates workshops in dismantling systemic oppressions with the Damascus Road and Roots of Justice analysis teams. She has had a broad range of work and ministry experience including being a pastor with the Salvation Army Church. Calenthia was born and raised in Philadelphia and completed degrees at Temple University, Westminster Seminary, the University of Pennsylvania, and American University. She serves on the Board of Directors for Goshen College, IN.