Resume (and appreciations and a thank you note at bottom of page)
Alexandra McGee
EDUCATION
Masters of Divinity 2008. Starr King School for the Ministry (Berkeley, CA). Focus on pastoral care, Sanskrit, and yoga philosophy.
Clinical Pastoral Education Residency 2008-2009. St. Mary’s Medical Center (San Francisco)
B.A. Religious Studies 1990. Carleton College (Northfield, MN and Sri Lanka). Major in Religious Studies (Buddhism, Judaism); Minor in Womens’ Studies.
WORK HISTORY
Interim Minister • UU Fellowship of Corvallis August 2025
Spiritual Care, Palliative Team • Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital May 2017 – June 2025 (Charlottesville)
Spiritual care to patients, family and staff, integrated with institutional goals. ProgRam development. Crisis intervention and staff support. Resiliency programming for staff.
Researcher and Writer • Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association (part time contract one year) 2024
Research and create materials for chaplains about clergy tax law and benefits, with advice for advocacy.
Assistant Minister • Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church, Unitarian Universalist (now renamed UU Congregation of Charlottesville) July 2010 – Sept 2021, half time (Charlottesville, VA) (approx 450 members)
Designed, implemented, and led College and Young Adult ministry program and handed off to lay leaders. Trained and supported Pastoral Care volunteers. Initiated online worship structure and training during pandemic. Collaborated with board to continue mission during change in senior minister and pandemic. Adapted work style during interim ministry needs. Budget development and administration.
Yoga Instructor • 1994-present part time (full time 2001-2005) (Charlottesville and California) (includes self-employment, contract work, employment, and volunteering)
Guiding individuals and groups in learning ancient techniques in safe and effective ways for physical and mental health in many settings for diverse populations.
Chaplain • Hospice of the Piedmont April 2010 – August 2011, part time. (Charlottesville, VA)
Collaborated in care team to journey with families at end of life.
Communications Staff • Pacific School of Religion Jan 06–Aug 08 (pt) (Berkeley)
Promoted information for donors, alumni, and campus community. Assisted with event planning. Edited newsletters, assisted with website production, publicized special courses.
Chaplain to College Staff • Ferry Beach Camp & Conference Center, Summer 2007 (Maine)
Mentoring college students in wellness and holistic health during their summer jobs.
Event Organizer and Facilitator • Twin Oaks EcoVillage 1994-2000 (Louisa, Virginia)
Organized eight national weekend conferences for 200 people. Managed donor database. Taught conflict prevention, facilitated meetings, spoke at academic conferences about cooperative living. Managed sewage treatment plant per state standards, co-managed tofu production business distributing to three states, oriented visitors.
Office Manager • FaithTrust Institute (formerly Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence) 1991-1993 (Seattle)
Corresponded with donors, assisted grants manager. Managed office, bookkeeping, interacted with public, communicated mission.
Staff • Catholic Center for Social Concern (via Jesuit Volunteer Corps) 90-91 (Iowa)
Staffed shelter, designed publicity, public speaking about donation opportunities.
AWARDS
Daisy Team Award for compassionate medical team - Palliative Care Team 2023
UUA Preaching Award Scholarship - 2007
Starr King Preaching Award - 2006
AFFILIATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS
Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association - Ordained June 2015, Full Fellowship 2021.
Board Certified Chaplain, Spiritual Care Association - 2020.
Yoga Instructor Training - 1994 (50 hours), 1996 (200 hours), plus approx 400 hours cont ed.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (partial list)
Five Critical Skills of Supervisors (40 hours) • 2025
Transitional Ministers Training (48 hours) • 2025-2026
Understanding Racial Trauma (5 hours) • 2024
Collective Soul Symposium, (2 days each) • 2023 and 2024
Interim Ministry Training: Systems, Boundaries, and Change Leadership (36 hours) • Aug 2020
Mindfulness for Health Care Providers (30 hours) • Autumn 2018
Facilitator Training for Stress Management after Critical Incidents (15 hours) • Autumn 2017
Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association education, various (approx 20 hrs) • 2017-current
Caring for the Human Spirit Conference, (four days) • May 2019
Cross Cultural Pilgrimage to Transylvania (Romania) • July 2018
Spiritual Leadership Training at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, January 17-18, 2017
Participant, “Beloved Conversations” Anti-Racism training (36 hours) • Winter 2016
Convocation and Pastors’ School at Duke Divinity School, October 10-11, 2016
Dismantling Oppression weekend workshop (16 hrs) • Winter 2012
Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults and Teens (16 hours) • Winter 2012
Language Immersion in Guatemala, focus on Spanish for spiritual care • Spring 2008
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (partial list)
Bass Player, Albemarle Symphony Orchestra • 2024
Volunteer, Voter Registration and Canvassing • 2008, 2016, 2024
Volunteer, PACEM, helping provide shelter for unhoused persons • 2024
Volunteer Reading Tutor, Clark Elementary School • 2024
Playwriting Finalist, Waterworks Festival • 2024
Participant, Hamner Improv Group • 2020
Actor, Community College Shakespeare • 2016
Reparations Task Force of Charlottesville Clergy Collective • 2022
Member, Charlottesville Clergy Collective • 2019 - current
Youth Leader and Multicultural Team Facilitator, Calvary Presbyterian Church • 2009
Mentor for Jesuit Volunteers (supporting recent college grads) • 2005-08
Mentor, Youth Trip to Boston for Unitarian Universalist congregation • 2005
Liaison to Virginia UU Students at University of Virginia • January - May 2005.
Teacher Exchange: Salt Lake City to Thailand • January 2006
Board of Directors, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice • 2003-04
Board of Directors, DR Ecovillage, Rutledge, Missouri • 2002-2003
Facilitator, Conflict Resolution Workshops: National Association of Student Co-ops and Fellowship for Intentional Community. 1996-2002
Writer and guest editor, Communities Magazine • 1996-1998
Communal Studies Association - presenter at academic annual academic conferences • 1994-99
Speaker's Bureau Member for Center for Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence • 1992-94
Trail Building Crews, Pacific Hiking Club and Rivanna Trails • 1992-94 and 2000-2004
While a resume is my report of my work, I share below someone else's view of my work. Here is a thank you note from a couple at the church, reflecting on my ministry there from 2009 up through 2020, and their memory of me before I went to seminary.
EDUCATION
Masters of Divinity 2008. Starr King School for the Ministry (Berkeley, CA). Focus on pastoral care, Sanskrit, and yoga philosophy.
Clinical Pastoral Education Residency 2008-2009. St. Mary’s Medical Center (San Francisco)
B.A. Religious Studies 1990. Carleton College (Northfield, MN and Sri Lanka). Major in Religious Studies (Buddhism, Judaism); Minor in Womens’ Studies.
WORK HISTORY
Interim Minister • UU Fellowship of Corvallis August 2025
Spiritual Care, Palliative Team • Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital May 2017 – June 2025 (Charlottesville)
Spiritual care to patients, family and staff, integrated with institutional goals. ProgRam development. Crisis intervention and staff support. Resiliency programming for staff.
Researcher and Writer • Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association (part time contract one year) 2024
Research and create materials for chaplains about clergy tax law and benefits, with advice for advocacy.
Assistant Minister • Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church, Unitarian Universalist (now renamed UU Congregation of Charlottesville) July 2010 – Sept 2021, half time (Charlottesville, VA) (approx 450 members)
Designed, implemented, and led College and Young Adult ministry program and handed off to lay leaders. Trained and supported Pastoral Care volunteers. Initiated online worship structure and training during pandemic. Collaborated with board to continue mission during change in senior minister and pandemic. Adapted work style during interim ministry needs. Budget development and administration.
Yoga Instructor • 1994-present part time (full time 2001-2005) (Charlottesville and California) (includes self-employment, contract work, employment, and volunteering)
Guiding individuals and groups in learning ancient techniques in safe and effective ways for physical and mental health in many settings for diverse populations.
Chaplain • Hospice of the Piedmont April 2010 – August 2011, part time. (Charlottesville, VA)
Collaborated in care team to journey with families at end of life.
Communications Staff • Pacific School of Religion Jan 06–Aug 08 (pt) (Berkeley)
Promoted information for donors, alumni, and campus community. Assisted with event planning. Edited newsletters, assisted with website production, publicized special courses.
Chaplain to College Staff • Ferry Beach Camp & Conference Center, Summer 2007 (Maine)
Mentoring college students in wellness and holistic health during their summer jobs.
Event Organizer and Facilitator • Twin Oaks EcoVillage 1994-2000 (Louisa, Virginia)
Organized eight national weekend conferences for 200 people. Managed donor database. Taught conflict prevention, facilitated meetings, spoke at academic conferences about cooperative living. Managed sewage treatment plant per state standards, co-managed tofu production business distributing to three states, oriented visitors.
Office Manager • FaithTrust Institute (formerly Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence) 1991-1993 (Seattle)
Corresponded with donors, assisted grants manager. Managed office, bookkeeping, interacted with public, communicated mission.
Staff • Catholic Center for Social Concern (via Jesuit Volunteer Corps) 90-91 (Iowa)
Staffed shelter, designed publicity, public speaking about donation opportunities.
AWARDS
Daisy Team Award for compassionate medical team - Palliative Care Team 2023
UUA Preaching Award Scholarship - 2007
Starr King Preaching Award - 2006
AFFILIATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS
Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association - Ordained June 2015, Full Fellowship 2021.
Board Certified Chaplain, Spiritual Care Association - 2020.
Yoga Instructor Training - 1994 (50 hours), 1996 (200 hours), plus approx 400 hours cont ed.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (partial list)
Five Critical Skills of Supervisors (40 hours) • 2025
Transitional Ministers Training (48 hours) • 2025-2026
Understanding Racial Trauma (5 hours) • 2024
Collective Soul Symposium, (2 days each) • 2023 and 2024
Interim Ministry Training: Systems, Boundaries, and Change Leadership (36 hours) • Aug 2020
Mindfulness for Health Care Providers (30 hours) • Autumn 2018
Facilitator Training for Stress Management after Critical Incidents (15 hours) • Autumn 2017
Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association education, various (approx 20 hrs) • 2017-current
Caring for the Human Spirit Conference, (four days) • May 2019
Cross Cultural Pilgrimage to Transylvania (Romania) • July 2018
Spiritual Leadership Training at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, January 17-18, 2017
Participant, “Beloved Conversations” Anti-Racism training (36 hours) • Winter 2016
Convocation and Pastors’ School at Duke Divinity School, October 10-11, 2016
Dismantling Oppression weekend workshop (16 hrs) • Winter 2012
Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults and Teens (16 hours) • Winter 2012
Language Immersion in Guatemala, focus on Spanish for spiritual care • Spring 2008
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (partial list)
Bass Player, Albemarle Symphony Orchestra • 2024
Volunteer, Voter Registration and Canvassing • 2008, 2016, 2024
Volunteer, PACEM, helping provide shelter for unhoused persons • 2024
Volunteer Reading Tutor, Clark Elementary School • 2024
Playwriting Finalist, Waterworks Festival • 2024
Participant, Hamner Improv Group • 2020
Actor, Community College Shakespeare • 2016
Reparations Task Force of Charlottesville Clergy Collective • 2022
Member, Charlottesville Clergy Collective • 2019 - current
Youth Leader and Multicultural Team Facilitator, Calvary Presbyterian Church • 2009
Mentor for Jesuit Volunteers (supporting recent college grads) • 2005-08
Mentor, Youth Trip to Boston for Unitarian Universalist congregation • 2005
Liaison to Virginia UU Students at University of Virginia • January - May 2005.
Teacher Exchange: Salt Lake City to Thailand • January 2006
Board of Directors, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice • 2003-04
Board of Directors, DR Ecovillage, Rutledge, Missouri • 2002-2003
Facilitator, Conflict Resolution Workshops: National Association of Student Co-ops and Fellowship for Intentional Community. 1996-2002
Writer and guest editor, Communities Magazine • 1996-1998
Communal Studies Association - presenter at academic annual academic conferences • 1994-99
Speaker's Bureau Member for Center for Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence • 1992-94
Trail Building Crews, Pacific Hiking Club and Rivanna Trails • 1992-94 and 2000-2004
While a resume is my report of my work, I share below someone else's view of my work. Here is a thank you note from a couple at the church, reflecting on my ministry there from 2009 up through 2020, and their memory of me before I went to seminary.
Here are some appreciations that I received from members of the congregation in my first few months of interim ministry. Each is from a different person, and these comments came to me as part of emails about church business.
"Another fine sermon today -- you are really good."
"In short, you are doing all the things a minister can do best, and I'm glad to be in your flock right now."
"I appreciate your enthusiasm, sense of curiosity and wonder as you learn new things about the congregation and its diverse pool of people, and your sense of humor. You are appreciated."
"Thank you for all that you are doing to help our community deepen into the important work of our faith and spirituality. This past Sunday service was beautiful and profound. You are appreciated."
"Another fine sermon today -- you are really good."
"In short, you are doing all the things a minister can do best, and I'm glad to be in your flock right now."
"I appreciate your enthusiasm, sense of curiosity and wonder as you learn new things about the congregation and its diverse pool of people, and your sense of humor. You are appreciated."
"Thank you for all that you are doing to help our community deepen into the important work of our faith and spirituality. This past Sunday service was beautiful and profound. You are appreciated."