Functional Leadership
At UUWC, the ultimate authority resides in the Congregation, however the daily administration is undertaken by the Council, Committees, Teams, and Staff.
Rev. Dr. Nancy Hitt
Rev. Nancy has served as the congregation’s consulting minister for almost 15 years. She presents the Sunday program twice monthly, among other activities, including pastoral care.
Consulting MinisterNika Quirk, PhD.
As Council Moderator, Dr. Nika works to create a collaborative culture and effective leadership in UUWC’s Council and across the congregation in support of our mission and values. She applies experience in leadership coaching and education, and many other talents.
ModeratorTreasurerRuth Tucker Bogart
Elected by the congregation as treasurer, Ruth is automatically a member of the council. She serves as our chief financial officer.
Carole Eagleheart
Vice ModeratorRev. Carole Eagleheart is a writer and composer who spent 20 years traveling across the US and Canada leading workshops and Sunday services. She has released six albums of music and currently specializes in photography, including underwater video. She has been part of the UU Westside Congregation since 2005.
Vacancy
Member-at-largeScribeDelbert Schafer, PhD.
Delbert has served on the Council since 2023 and keeps track of activities as the Scribe. He also coordinates the Facilities Committee and serves as content manager for the UUWC website.
Kathy Wright
Member-at-LargeKathy serves as member of council at large. She is a retired attorney.
Wendy Dampier
Member-at-largeWendy serves on the Council, is the layperson co-leading the Programming Committee, leads the Slide Creator team, and is a member of the Humanist and Finance committees. Her professional experience involves group employee benefits sales and operations.
Erin Uhles
Office CoordinatorErin engages all administrative functions of the congregation. She works for UUWC on a part-time basis, but provides full-time service.
