Amy Russell
Richmond,VA
Summary
Creative, team-oriented professional with experience in congregational leadership, curriculum development and training management, community outreach and partnerships, organizational development, and personal/pastoral counseling. Strong knowledge of comparative religion with study in Buddhism, Jewish and Islam theology.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Minister
First Unitarian Universalist Church
Richmond, VA
04.2022 - 05.2026
- Facilitated community engagement through organizing events and workshops.
- Provided pastoral care for congregation members, addressing their emotional and spiritual needs through counseling sessions.
- Led workshops in comparing spiritual practices and beliefs
Minister
Unitarian Universalist Church of Glen Allen
Richmond, VA
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs to enhance member engagement.
- Led worship services and facilitated spiritual discussions to promote inclusivity and understanding.
- Provided pastoral care, offering support and guidance to individuals in need within the congregation.
- Collaborated with leadership teams to create strategic plans for fellowship growth and sustainability.
Minister
Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Dayton, Ohio
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Full time minister for mid-size congregation. Lead worship, provide pastoral care, lead adult education, facilitate small group ministry, encourage growth, build community, supervise staff, lead organizational change, facilitate community outreach, demonstrate leadership in the community.
Minister
Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists
Germantown, MD
08.2002 - 08.2007
Interim Minister
Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church
Cincinnati, OH
01.2001 - 01.2002
Assessment and Certification Manager
NCR
Dayton, OH
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Developed skills assessment and certification process and program for broad corporate application.
Reengineering Consultant
NCR
Dayton, OH
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Developed a new corporate sales process based on extensive research and analysis of the business
- Designed process training for associates
- Provided team training for process team on on-going basis
Training Manager, Training Development and Delivery Analyst
NCR
Dayton, OH
01.1985 - 01.1993
- Managed 12-20 curriculum developers and instructors
- Researched and designed alternative education delivery methods
- Developed and delivered curriculum in technical and sales areas
Director of Adult Education and Career Services
Mount Ida Jr. College
Newton, MA
01.1979 - 01.1983
- Developed new Career Services Center providing career counseling, job fairs, and placement assistance
- Directed associates degree program for continuing education program
- Taught courses in career development
Cooperative Education Counselor
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
01.1977 - 01.1979
- Worked with hospitals and businesses to place students in cooperative assignments
- Counseled students on obtaining cooperative education assignments
Education
Masters of Divinity -
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Louisville, KYMasters - Education, Counseling
Northeastern University
Boston, MABachelors of Arts - Education
Tufts University
Medford, MASkills
- Conducting comparative religion workshops
- Guiding collective spiritual journeys
- Promoting understanding of ethical foundations
- Developing leadership skills for spiritual communities
Timeline
Assistant Minister
First Unitarian Universalist Church
04.2022 - 05.2026
Minister
Unitarian Universalist Church of Glen Allen
08.2014 - 06.2021
Minister
Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
08.2007 - 06.2013
Minister
Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists
08.2002 - 08.2007
Interim Minister
Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church
01.2001 - 01.2002
Assessment and Certification Manager
NCR
01.1996 - 01.1997
Reengineering Consultant
NCR
01.1993 - 01.1996
Training Manager, Training Development and Delivery Analyst
NCR
01.1985 - 01.1993
Director of Adult Education and Career Services
Mount Ida Jr. College
01.1979 - 01.1983
Cooperative Education Counselor
Northeastern University
01.1977 - 01.1979
Bachelors of Arts - Education
Tufts University
Masters - Education, Counseling
Northeastern University
Masters of Divinity -
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary