Mission Statement
Chestnut Center aims to offer women of all ages an integral character and faith formation that empowers them to thrive in their work, relationships, and personal growth.
Through the years, the activities at Chestnut Center have inspired women to be positive influencers through their ordinary work. This is achieved through one-one-one mentorship, spiritual direction, professional and cultural development seminars, leadership programs, summer camps, retreats and recollections.
Located near UC Berkeley, the center provides student faith support to young women in the Bay area.
The spiritual activities and classes about the teachings of the Catholic Church offered at Chestnut Center are entrusted to Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Roman Catholic Church. Opus Dei's mission is to help people live the Gospel message in their daily life.
Through the years, the activities at Chestnut Center have inspired women to be positive influencers through their ordinary work. This is achieved through one-one-one mentorship, spiritual direction, professional and cultural development seminars, leadership programs, summer camps, retreats and recollections.
Located near UC Berkeley, the center provides student faith support to young women in the Bay area.
The spiritual activities and classes about the teachings of the Catholic Church offered at Chestnut Center are entrusted to Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Roman Catholic Church. Opus Dei's mission is to help people live the Gospel message in their daily life.
"In my four years in Berkeley, I was blessed to participate in the activities at the Center, where I received formation that balanced by on-campus education with philosophical principles and moral truths that guide both individuals and society. I formed lifelong friendships with other women wanting to expand their knowledge while deepening their faith. In a nutshell, the center provided the food my soul needed to make my college experience whole."
- Annie, UC Berkeley graduate
- Annie, UC Berkeley graduate
Meet the Staff
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Percy Sison
Director |
Carole DeCosse
Women's Program Director |
Aida Domingo
Operations Manager & Program Leader |
Safe Environment at Chestnut
Chestnut Center is dedicated to providing a safe educational environment for those who participate in its activities, especially all minors. It does not tolerate any sexual or physical abuse on the part of staff, volunteers, or participants, including behavior that is objectively intimidating, either physically or verbally. Also, staff and volunteers do not provide any illegal substances to the students nor permit their use. Every adult staff or volunteer submits to a background check and commits to follow a set of behavioral guidelines (link here). If you are aware of any abusive behavior, please report it immediately to the Director of Chestnut Center (see report form). The Director of the center in conjunction with the Center’s Board will promptly investigate and resolve any such complaints or reports. When necessary the Director will inform the Directors of the Prelature of Opus Dei.
Chestnut Center is dedicated to providing a safe educational environment for those who participate in its activities, especially all minors. It does not tolerate any sexual or physical abuse on the part of staff, volunteers, or participants, including behavior that is objectively intimidating, either physically or verbally. Also, staff and volunteers do not provide any illegal substances to the students nor permit their use. Every adult staff or volunteer submits to a background check and commits to follow a set of behavioral guidelines (link here). If you are aware of any abusive behavior, please report it immediately to the Director of Chestnut Center (see report form). The Director of the center in conjunction with the Center’s Board will promptly investigate and resolve any such complaints or reports. When necessary the Director will inform the Directors of the Prelature of Opus Dei.