Board of Directors
The UMA Board of Directors is a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of skills. It is united by a commitment to community, to UMA’s mission, and to governance of UMA’s financial health and operational excellence in accordinace with the UMA Board Bylaws and Non-Profit Board best practices.
The Board meets every third Thursday of the month. These meetings are now being recorded for public review. (see below). Subcommittees meet at the discretion of each committee.
Emmanuel Marsh
President
Lissette Alvarado
Vice President
Lori Ardai
Clerk
Brian Boswell
Treasurer
Help shape the future of UMA and consider being part of the UMA Board of Directors or one of our subcommittees!
Jonathan Bekemeier
Eden Garhart-Smith
Adam Shulman
Board Updates
2/2025 – Youth workshop discussed/proposed
1/2025 – Work session on Bylaws; Strategic Plan approved
11/2024 – Adam Shulman voted in for appointed Board Seat.
10/2024 – Discussion about editing bylaws and starting the strategic planning process
9/2024 – Annual Meeting with Board Updates.
Subcommittees
Community Outreach- Membership and engagement: finding ways to engage and meet the community they are present at fundraisers, address community groups work with marketing team, intern team and others. This Committee should also focus on DEIA as it pertains to the work we are doing and the community as a whole
Development / Event Committee: supporting fundraising plans and ideas throughout the year. Goal is to raise 25k per year with 3-4 events and several online fundraisers. Community engagement is a must, meetings of this committee are monthly and participation is required.
Finance: oversight of financial management and integrity
Nominations: oversee board nomination process and outreach