Ministry Experience

Sabbatical Pastoral Minister, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville (Rockville, MD)
1/2023 - Present

• Provide acute pastoral care and counseling to members most in need during the Senior Minister's sabbatical
  
• Support and equip the Pastoral Care Team and Pastoral Care Steering Committee
  
• Supervise the Ministerial Intern
  
• Report the the Board with observations and recommendations, with special attention to anti-racism and anti-oppression
  

Interim Senior Leader, Washington Ethical Society (Washington, DC)
8/2020 - 6/2022

• Lead Platform gatherings on Sunday mornings to inspire ethical living and strengthen community connections
• Lead a diverse staff team, with special attention to anti-racism and anti-oppression goals in the workplace
  
• Equip and support teams such as Stewardship, Pastoral Care, Health & Safety (pandemic policy), and Celebrations
• Collaborate with the Board on governance, policy, and budget
• Officiate rites of passage in the spirit and practice of Humanism

Interim Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring (Silver Spring, MD)
8/2018 - 6/2020

• 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

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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