Janine Gelsinger

Executive Director
she/her
​Phoenix, AZ

Sky Williams

Queer Faith Worship Coordinator
They/Them
Scottsdale, AZ

Sky Williams-Tao is the Queer Faith Worship Coordinator at UUJAZ, with a mission of helping to create queer-centering worship services in partnership with Equality Arizona. Previously, Sky has worked as a Ministerial Intern at the First UU Society of Syracuse, NY and on Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray's campaign for UUA President. Sky grew up in Arizona and considers it home. They currently live in Scottsdale with their husband Andrew. They are passionate about UU ministry, justice and healing for survivors of sexual/domestic violence, and watching cartoons.

Thoi (Brian Thoi)

Immigration Justice and Abolition Coordinator
he/him
​Phoenix, AZ

Thoi is the Immigration Justice and Abolition coordinator and is deeply honored to be a part of UUJAZ, working to bring legal relief to immigrants in our community.
As a second-generation Asian-American whose grandmother fled Vietnam in the aftermath of US involvement in Southeast Asia, Thoi says he is excited to be working with UUJAZ to ease the difficulty in beginning a new life for people fleeing violence, persecution, and instability in search of a better life.
As a grassroots organizer, Thoi has had the honor and joy to be a part of diverse communities, including a harm reduction street outreach effort, labor organizing, and immigrant justice movements. He's had the pleasure of serving on the Board of Directors for Sonoran Prevention Works, the core team of the Phoenix Restoration Project, and was part of the founding team at the International Rescue Committee’s Welcome Center under their Asylum Seekers & Families program. His professional experience also includes stints as a dishwasher, bank teller, cook, street advertiser, and freelance photographer. Thoi likes to spend his free time growing, cooking, and eating food. 

Casey Clowes

UU the Vote and Legislative Coordinator
​she/her
Tempe, AZ

Phoebe Dubisch

Communications Coordinator
she/her
Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

Phoebe Dubisch is the Communications Coordinator at UUJAZ, she works with admins from our Arizona congregations and manages UUJAZ branding and advertising. Previously, Phoebe has worked with Janine Gelsinger to design a deeper and more accessible membership model at the UU Congregation of Phoenix. She has also held various staff positions for UU Senior High Camp at Camp DeBenneville Pines where she learned leadership and chaplaincy skills that she still uses today. Phoebe spent much of her life in Phoenix and attends the University of Arizona where she studies Astrophysics and Scientific Visualization. She is most passionate about maps of New York City, creating Spotify playlists, and (brace yourself) studying.

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Jamili Omar

BIPOC Caucus Coordinator
she/her
Tucson, AZ

Chloe Stephenson-Brown

Summer Intern 2020 and 2021
she/her
​Tempe, AZ

Chloe Stephenson-Brown is the UUJAZ summer intern for both 2020 and 2021, she does everything from learning organizing strategies to taking on projects that help UUJAZ run smoothly. She has also held staff positions at UU Senior High Camp and a board position at UUCP where she learned skills still relevant to her today. She grew up in both Providence, Rhode Island and Tempe, Arizona. Chloe is taking a gap year to live in Finland with her family before studying Urban and Environmental Studies at Bryn Mawr College.  She is most passionate about YA LGBTQ+ novels, Taylor Swift, and baking.

Sophie Schroer

Sophie Schroer
She/Her/Hers
Scottsdale, AZ 

Sophie Schroer works as an intern at UUJAZ this summer June 2021, with a mission to learn how she can be more effective in her desire to make the world a better place. Previously, she has served as Youth Chaplain at Camp de Benneville Pines, where she learned skills that will carry with her in her professional career as well as in her daily life in general. Sophie grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona but now she attends Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff where she is majoring in Psychological Sciences with an emphasis in Clinical Psychology. She is most passionate about mental health, being a bit of a theatre kid, and watching youtube videos all day. 

Hana Hehman

Organizing Fellow 2021
​She/Her
Phoenix, AZ
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Hana is a Fellow with Community Resource Hub and supports the Defund Phoenix Police Coalition with a mission of building otherwise worlds, holding herself accountable in all of her relationships and practicing transformative justice with her communities. Hana grew up in Arizona and considers Phoenix home. She is dedicated to Black Liberation and seeks to learn more about Disability Justice and Transformative Justice. In her free time, Hana is passionate about movies and creating playlists to share with friends. 

Miriam Araya

Organizing Fellow 2020
Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro
she/her
Phoenix, AZ

Madison Lisle

Organizing Fellow 2020
Keep Prescott Together
she/her
​Prescott, AZ
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Rev. Anthony Johnson

Racial Justice Group Facilitator
he/him
​Sedona, AZ

Rev. Tina Squire

Book Group Facilitator
she/her
Sierra Vista, AZ
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Emrys Staton

Movie Night Facilitator
he/him
​Phoenix, AZ