Rev. Jamie grew up in Lansing, Michigan.  As a young adult she lived in Istanbul, Turkey for seven years and when she returned to the United States she discovered Unitarian Universalism and has “never looked back”.  Jamie is rooted in the relationships of congregational life and has held several positions at Unitarian Universalist congregations including Membership Director, Faith in Action Coordinator and Director of Congregational Life.

Jamie completed her Masters of Divinity at Drew Theological School in New Jersey and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University.  Jamie has served congregations in Chicago, New York and New Jersey before arriving in Hamilton to serve as the Interim Minister.  Jamie believes in “the transformative power of love in creating inclusive and affirming communities that are committed to justice locally and globally.”  In her free time Jamie enjoys traveling, zooming with friends around the world, vegetarian cooking, and local adventures and road trips.