Full-time and part-time Chaplains
Andrew Willson
Hi, I co-ordinate the team of chaplains and visiting faith advisors at Imperial’s Chaplaincy Multi-Faith Centre.
I am a Church of England priest. I was born in Warwickshire the centre of England. My roots are in the Midlands but I have greatly enjoyed living in London for the past 14 years.
I studied history in Oxford and theology in Nottingham, including an exchange to the Gregorian University in Rome. One of things I enjoy most about being a chaplain is hearing people’s stories about their studies, research or work. It is a great privilege to hear what matters most in a person’s life – usually relationships and work.
One of the other things I value is being able to work closely with colleagues from other religious traditions. It is good to learn about another tradition but I also get to see my own faith in a new light.
As well as working in churches (Northampton and Coventry) I have been a part-time chaplain in a Further Education College and in a mental health hospital caring for the elderly. I was also a stay at home dad for a couple of years.
Tel: +44 (0)7813 660 036
Email: a.willson@imperial.ac.uk
Associate Chaplains
Gavin Broder
Rabbi Gavin Broder, a former Chief Rabbi of Ireland, has been the Jewish Chaplain to all the universities in London for the past fifteen years. Popularly known as Rav Gav, he represents Jewish causes within the university, supports the Jewish societies, offers personal consultations and facilitates weekly Friday night dinners in Central London.
Chaplaincy Volunteers
Esther Anaya
Esther Anaya is currently a PhD researcher at Imperial's Centre for Environmental Policy. She teaches mindfulness at the Chaplaincy.
Email: e.anaya14@imperial.ac.uk