Our Staff
Ari Faber (he/him, they/them), Executive Director
ari@ucmathens.org
Talk with Ari about nonviolent direct action, his 2024 campaign trail, and housing insecurity.
When Ari’s not at UCM, he’s riding Mischief the horse or petting Charlie the cat. Usually not both at once.
Sam Redfern (he/him), Operations Manager
sam@ucmathens.org
Talk with Sam about reserving space, equipment, or materials within the building, printing/copying materials, the end-of-year OU nonperishable food distribution, and donation partnerships.
When Sam’s not at UCM, he’s on a film set or working on a local play.
Jamie Miller (he/him), Programs and Organizing Manager
jamie@ucmathens.org
Talk with Jamie about Bad Art Club, potential/current programming opportunities, internships, AmeriCorps, work-study, or other professional growth, AND social media or newsletter plugs/shoutouts.
When Jamie’s not at UCM, he’s writing poetry or reading poetry. Sometimes about work.
Denver Ferguson (they/them), AmeriCorps Service Member
denver@ucmathens.org
Talk with Denver about the Free Meal Program at UCM and Queer Literature Club.
When Denver’s not at UCM, they’re horsing around somewhere else. Probably on a horse.
Odhrain Underhill (he/him), MSW Foundations Intern and Social Media Coordinator
Stop by and talk with Odhrain about accessibility concerns, interfaith and spirituality, and his current hyperfocus.
When Odhrain’s not at UCM, he’s either working on a rotating number of creative projects or reading multiple books at once.
Biscuit (he/him), Jamie’s best bud
Biscuit loves swimming and eating celery off the floor. When he’s not at UCM, he’s doggo-dreaming of coming back!
Careers
Our staff positions are currently full, but we have student internship and work study opportunities available. Find out more.
Our Board
Susan Erlewine, Board Chair
Andrea Reik, Treasurer
Ashok Gupta
Michelle Pride
Gabriel Morgan
Jason Heinrich
Our board can be reached through board@ucmathens.org.
Our Partners
Supporting religious organizations:
Athens First Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepard
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens
Foundations funding our work have included:
Athens County Foundation
Campus Ministry Advancement
East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church
McKee Family Foundation
Sisters Health Foundation
West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church
