Our Trustees

Rev. Viola Abbitt, MDiv '18, is the President of the Meadville Lombard Alum Association and the Alum Representative to the Board.

Rev. Jen Crow serves as Senior Minister at the First Universalist Church of Minneapolis, MN.

Dr. Nancy Franklin consults with leaders of higher education, government, and community on strategic initiatives, innovation, and change agendas.

Kirstin is the student representative to the Board.

Vanessa Gomez Brake (she/her/siya) is the Associate Dean of Religious Life at the University of Southern California.

Rev. Mr. Barb Greve is a UU minister, a religious educator, and a hospice chaplain. He served as Co-Moderator of the UUA with Elandria Williams from 2017-2020.

Dr. Hogue is the Professor of Theology, Ethics, and Philosophy of Religion at MLTS.

Rev. Chris Jimmerson, MDiv '14, is a co-lead minister at the First UU Church of Austin, TX.

As a fundraising leader of over 30 years, Carla believes that integrity, moral clarity, and vision are critical tools in a fundraiser’s toolbox.

Shari Loe is a retired attorney, lifelong UU, and lay leader.

Lucia Santini is a Managing Director of Boston Trust Walden and is the president of the Boston Trust & Walden Funds.

Lynne currently serves as interim President and CEO of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).

Erty is a senior software engineer.

Rev. Connie Simon, MDiv ’18, serves as interim minister at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, CA.