General Synod Election Candidates 2026

JACQUELINE (JACKI) MASLIN

Proposed By: Mr Tony Allwood
General Synod Diocese Representative

Seconded By: Mr Edward Creasy
Chairman of Diocese Bishop’s Council

PERSONAL

| am married and live in Sudbourne Park, Woodbridge. Born in Hawaii, American,
English husband for 34 years and am Hawaiian and Chinese heritage. Presently on
the electoral roll for St Bartholomew’s, Orford, and have been churchwarden, now
Lay Elder and PCC member as well as on the Deanery Synod, Diocesan Synod,
Vacancy In See, Board of Patronage, Suffolk Archdeaconry for Pastoral Care, and
Bishop’s Council. In the past, | have been the administrative assistant to 3 vicars,
handled 3 interregnums, and have been chair of the fundraising activities for the

church which raised over two million pounds.

EXPERIENCE

Baptised a Catholic, in a fully blessed marriage | have embraced the Church of
England, which | consider to be my family. Interested in all aspects of religious
services, which | lead sometimes for a Family service, being involved in marriages

and funerals, safeguarding, school governance, and fundraising.

My work history in Britain was in London, working for the managing director of a
major venture capital firm and for a time at the General Medical Council in the
disqualification department. My only work history in Suffolk has been for the Church

of England in a deanery capacity.

| have taken all roles suggested and enjoyed and participated in all committees and
my next anticipated General Synod representation would be for the furtherance of
my voice, opinions, along with the Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich guidance. |
would use my extensive social skills both in formal and informal occasions for the
betterment of General Synod, which | would be honoured to participate in.

If you have any questions, please contact me on [email protected].

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