Our Trustees

“Meadville Lombard education gave me much greater, deeper understanding of the importance of taking time to build relationships, and the importance of process, as much as or more important than the outcome.”

Nancy Felix serves as the Associate Dean for Advancement at the Mellon College of Science with extensive experience in higher education and non-profit advancement.

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

Daniel Frye, the student representative to the Board, currently serves as the Administrator of Services for the Blind and Vision-Impaired, New Hampshire Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, State Department of Education.

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

Rev. Mr. Barb Greve is an ordained UU minister, a Masters Level Credentialed Religious Educator, and a hospice chaplain. He served as Co-Moderator of the UUA with Elandria Williams from 2017-2020.

His Unitarian Universalist-Hindu faith, his Indian heritage, and his American citizenship inspire and guide him in his life and his ministry.

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

Dr. Nicole Kirk is the first Rev. Dr. J. Frank and Alice Schulman Chair of Unitarian Universalist History.

Rev. Parisa Parsa is CEO of Cortico.

Ken E. Redd is Senior Director, Research and Policy Analysis at the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).

Dr. Reyes is an author, a Chicano educator, administrator, and institutional strategist.

Lynne C. Schaefer has served as Vice President for Finance and Administration at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) since 2005.

Rev. Connie Simon, MDiv ’18, is the President of the Meadville Lombard Alum Association and the Alum Representative to the Board. She serves as interim minister at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, CA.