Ministry Experience
Interim Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring (Silver Spring, MD)
8/2018 - Present
Interim Minister, Unitarian Church of Harrisburg (Harrisburg, PA)
8/2017 - 6/2018
Interim Minister, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York (York, PA)
8/2015 - 7/2017
Consulting Minister, Unitarian Universalists of Fallston (Fallston, MD)
3/2009 - 8/2015
Adjunct Staff Consultant, Joseph Priestley District
4/2014 - 8/2015
Acting Director Lifespan Faith Development, Joseph Priestley District / UUA
8/2007 - 6/2008
Director of Young Adult and Campus Ministry, Joseph Priestley District
6/2006 - 6/2007
Assistant Minister for Education, UU Society of Sacramento, CA
6/2003 - 6/2006
Intern Minister, UU Church of the Monterey Peninsula, CA
9/2002 - 6/2003
Counseling Experience
Mental Health Intern, YMCA Head Start of Central MD (Perry Hall, MD)
6/2012 - 5/2013
Counseling Intern, Saint Frances Academy (Baltimore, MD)
9/2011 - 6/2012
Education
M.S., Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore, MD) 1/2014
M.Div, Starr King School for the Ministry (Berkeley, CA) 5/2003
CPE Unit, Children's National Medical Center (Washington, DC) 8/2000
B.A., Journalism, University of Maryland (College Park, MD) 5/1995
Interim Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring (Silver Spring, MD)
8/2018 - Present
- Lead shared ministries and discernment for change in worship, pastoral care, and social justice
- Supervise staff team, including revising performance review process and administering payroll
- Coach leadership teams such as Capital Improvements, Strategic Planning, and Annual Budget Drive
- Collaborate with the Board on governance, policy, and budget
- Conduct weddings, memorial services, and other rites of passage
Interim Minister, Unitarian Church of Harrisburg (Harrisburg, PA)
8/2017 - 6/2018
- Provide leadership on the typical offices of ministry such as worship, pastoral care, and social justice
- Supervise staff team, including establish job descriptions and performance reviews
- Lead and build capacity in stewardship and fundraising
- Advise the Board on issues related to organizational transition
- Conduct weddings, memorial services, and other rites of passage
Interim Minister, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York (York, PA)
8/2015 - 7/2017
- Lead ministries of worship, pastoral care, and social justice
- Supervise staff team
- Collaborate with Board and staff on fundraising, policy, vision, and strategic planning
- Provide consulting on issues related to organizational transition
- Conduct weddings, memorial services, and other rites of passage
Consulting Minister, Unitarian Universalists of Fallston (Fallston, MD)
3/2009 - 8/2015
- Lead worship twice per month
- Provide pastoral care during deaths, hospitalizations, and personal transitions
- Teach workshops for adults on topics such as ethics, spirituality, and anti-oppression
- Guide selection of materials and staff for children's education program
- Conduct weddings, memorial services, and other rites of passage
Adjunct Staff Consultant, Joseph Priestley District
4/2014 - 8/2015
- Facilitate workshops at the congregation and district level on an hourly consulting basis
- Plan leadership development activities
- Mediate conflicts at the congregation or district level
Acting Director Lifespan Faith Development, Joseph Priestley District / UUA
8/2007 - 6/2008
- Facilitated workshops for leaders and congregations in a five-state district
- Managed departmental staff and budget
- Conducted exit interviews for congregational staff
- Wrote articles related to best practices in faith development
- Convened working groups for youth and young adult ministry professionals
Director of Young Adult and Campus Ministry, Joseph Priestley District
6/2006 - 6/2007
- Provided training and resources to students and young adults
- Advised congregations interested in supporting students and young adults
- Supervised and nurtured volunteer team
- Led workshops and worship services for congregations and professionals
- Designed and maintained website related to young adult & campus ministry
Assistant Minister for Education, UU Society of Sacramento, CA
6/2003 - 6/2006
- Led educational ministries for children, youth, and adults
- Provided pastoral care individually and in groups
- Managed staff & budget of the Religious Education department
- Planned and led worship with a variety of age groups
- Supported organizers for CSU Sacramento campus ministry program
- Acted as sole congregational minister during Senior Minister's sabbatical
Intern Minister, UU Church of the Monterey Peninsula, CA
9/2002 - 6/2003
- Organized and facilitated a UU campus ministry group
- Facilitated adult classes
- Worked with volunteer committees, including Pledge Drive and Membership
- Led worship for adults and children
Counseling Experience
Mental Health Intern, YMCA Head Start of Central MD (Perry Hall, MD)
6/2012 - 5/2013
- Counseled children, parents, and families enrolled in Head Start
- Led staff workshop on mental health issues for teachers
- Completed evaluations of the social/emotional climate in classrooms
Counseling Intern, Saint Frances Academy (Baltimore, MD)
9/2011 - 6/2012
- Counseled adolescents experiencing mental health and adjustment challenges
- Created and led workshops on topics such as suicide, bullying, and time management
- Presented research summaries at case conferences
Education
M.S., Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore, MD) 1/2014
M.Div, Starr King School for the Ministry (Berkeley, CA) 5/2003
CPE Unit, Children's National Medical Center (Washington, DC) 8/2000
B.A., Journalism, University of Maryland (College Park, MD) 5/1995