Rev. Dorothy Piatt-Esguerra, Pastor and Head of Staff
Drawn by the ways Central lives out our calling to love God and neighbor in the heart of the city and by the welcoming spirit of our community, Dorothy joined Central’s ministry in 2025.
After a first career as a managing editor, Dorothy earned an M.Div. from Vanderbilt Divinity School while serving as pastoral intern at Second Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN. She began ordained ministry as a Resident Minister at First Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor, MI, and continued as Associate Pastor for University and Social Justice Mission at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, VA, where she helped revitalize young adult ministries and expanded community partnerships while also serving as a board member for UKirk National Collegiate Ministries.
Dorothy believes that God is doing transformative ministry through inclusive communities shaped by the gospel. She finds energy in building intergenerational relationships, exploring questions of faith that inspire us to just action, and appreciating tradition while discovering creative ways for the church to embrace its mission in today’s world. Having served churches of various sizes, Dorothy seeks to tend relationships with a pastoral heart and systems with holistic vision.
Dorothy and her wife, Catalina, have three children—twin toddlers Mateo and Gabriel, as well as labradoodle Sophie. When not at work, you can probably find Dorothy hiking, touring Denver’s many coffee shops, or checking out social happenings with her family and friends. Her other loves are music (especially attending concerts and playing drums), reading, and exploring other cultures and landscapes.
