Rev. Dr. Aizaiah G. Yong, PhD, is a scholar-practitioner of spirituality and mysticism and ordained Pentecostal clergy in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with strong ties to the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries (TFAM) & the City of Refuge UCC (Oakland, CA). His life and work are deeply rooted in the lived experience of navigating complex identities, bridging academic theology, executive stewardship, and psychospiritual care to curate spaces of radical belonging.

He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Collegeville Institute (CI) for Ecumenical and Cultural Research. At this historic interdisciplinary residential research and formation institute, he advances intercultural dialogue and cross-sector innovation through rhythms of contemplation, community discernment, first-person reflection, and evidence-informed approaches to promote collective wisdom.