It Takes a Village

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

Athens Friends Meeting

Christ Lutheran Church

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepard  

Presbytery of Scioto Valley

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