Julia joined UUC in 2005 and is actively involved in many volunteer activities, playing leadership roles within the Covenant Groups. She also has a passion for community development, which she brings to life through volunteerism in the greater Seattle area. Julia, a lifetime lover of education, holds two Master of Arts degrees in Psychology (Antioch University Seattle 2002) and Music (University of Washington 2005). She combines a keen sense of humor with a capacity and energy for dedicated, hard work. She sees service on LDC as a way to help strengthen a community she loves.

A mother of two, Laural has been active in the UUC Religious Education Program, the Loft choir, and with Team UUC since joining the church in 2007. With a background in music and education, she has served on the faculties of several educational institutions. She has also taught general music at the elementary and middle school levels. Laural is currently the Education Outreach Coordinator for the Seattle-based choir, Choral Arts, with whom she is working on initiatives to bring choral music to area schools. She sees LDC as an opportunity to deepen her service connection to UUC.

Paula began attending UUC in 2007 and became a member shortly thereafter. A co-leader of Team UUC for the past two years, she has also been a mentor for the Coming of Age program and a Valentine’s Day secret pal, volunteered with the coffee crew, and attended the Women’s retreat and UUC women’s group. Paula has been on the faculty of the school of Social Work at UW for 25 years after an earlier career as a social worker. Having held a variety of administrative positions, she has a particular interest in programmatic and organizational development and the roles that organizations need to flourish. She believes that interest is a good match for serving on the LDC.