Student Council
Paige Nichols - Vice President
Paige is all about the tropical life having lived most of her life on islands, mainly in Brazil and the Philippines, where sunshine, beaches and fresh coconut water are available in full abundance. Yet what she came to love most at an early age was her Savior, who compels her to embrace those facing the deepest of hurt. Paige shapes her life around helping the vulnerable and the suffering. She plans to graduate with her degree in Biblical Counseling this coming May, after which she hopes to work for nonprofit organizations around the globe. She is obsessed with her adorable nieces and nephew, slightly unhinged about how much she likes pickled okra at the moment, a frequent dabbler in various art forms. And while Paige loves all things adventurous and new, one of her favorite things at the end of the day is to sit down with people, with you, to cheer you along this journey. She welcomes any opportunity to hang out, grab coffee, and be in your corner!
Joshua Mlay - Vice President of Student Life
Josh is a third year ThM student from Tanzania in East Africa. As Vice President for Student Life, he is deeply committed to fostering a culture that values and honors the diverse perspectives of our student body while nurturing academic, emotional, and spiritual development. His previous professional experiences have equipped him to advocate for the needs and concerns of students, always guided by the principles of diplomacy, understanding, and integrity. He believes in the power of collective wisdom in decision-making, and he is eager to hear your perspective on how student council can enhance the quality of student life on campus.
Imani Chandler - Vice President of Academic Affairs
Imani is originally from North Carolina, and came to Texas to pursue the ThM with an emphasis in Chaplaincy and Ministry Care. She is passionate about seeing people fully embrace the call to Christianity. She currently resides on campus with her husband, and they enjoy frequenting the movies and cherishing moments with friends. As the VP of Academic Affairs her goal for the year is to amplify the voices of our diverse student body, while making sure they feel heard and supported.
Czarina Zoleta - Director of Communications
Though Czarina was born in the Philippines, she spent the last five years living in Calgary, Canada—otherwise known as Cow Town and home of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo—so she finds it funny that it seems like the Lord is adamant that this little Filipina live among cowboys. Never in a million years did she ever imagine living in Texas, but her whole life has proven to be an unexpected adventure—from being a Character Performer at Walt Disney World, a Personal Fitness Trainer, getting her Master of Fine Arts in Drama with specialization in Playwriting, working in corporate marketing to serving in full-time ministry at her church, then finding herself at Dallas Theological Seminary! As “random” as her resume seems to be, she sees the Father’s faithfulness and careful orchestration woven throughout her story, wiring her with a passion for people, storytelling, communication, and connection. Czarina has been called a shot of espresso, spiritual sunshine, and a fire. Her hope is to offer others the light of our Lord with warm welcome and intimacy, ignite and foster others in their faith, and fan their flames with words of worship. When she’s not writing creative thoughts or studying for her Master of Theology, she loves heart-to-heart conversations to uplift one another, lifting weights at the gym, and delighting in God’s creation or delicious cuisine!
Student Groups
DTS hosts several student groups that provide fellowship and resources for different student interests within the seminary.
