Staff and Lay Leadership

Interim Minister, A.J. Galazen

A.J. will be joining DUUF on August 1.

Congregational Administrator, Jennifer Collins

Office Hours:
By appointment; Available by phone and email Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

To contact Jennifer call 940-566-1286 ext. 11 or dentonuuf@gmail.com

Jennifer brings a wide range of experience to her position as congregational administrator. In this position Jennifer is called to create systems of engagement and facilitate effective communication within and beyond DUUF. She manages communications, calendars, facilities, and acts as a financial assistant to the Treasurer. Jennifer administers and coordinates staff and volunteer processes and provides administrative support to LFD, membership, and worship teams.

Jennifer utilizes her skills in community organizing that she brings with her from her leadership and involvement in public school activism and local and district PTA. Before leaving full-time employment to focus on raising her two children, she had two professional careers, one in banking and one in organizational development, both of which provided experience which is invaluable in her current role.

Jennifer started with DUUF in November 2017. She enjoys the combination of technical expertise, collaboration, and creativity that her job entails. She is passionate about making a difference in the world and is grateful for the opportunity to support an organization that lets her live her values through her work.

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Religious Educator, Kyndal DeBruin

To contact Kyndal call 940-566-1286 ext. 17 or youth@dentonuuf.org

Kyndal is originally from Grand Prairie TX, and moved to Denton to pursue her education. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Master of Arts in Sociology. She and her husband Miles became members at DUUF in April 2017, and began working with the children’s programs shortly after.

Kyndal currently works with the following DUUF programs: Sunday morning pre-k-1st grade class, Parent’s Night Out, Middle School Youth Group, High School Youth Group, and youth OWL programs. She believes her mission in religious education is to create welcoming and safe environments for youth to connect and grow on their spiritual journey. In her spare time, Kyndal and her husband Miles love to spend time with their two dogs as well as cooking and working out together.

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Lead Teacher, Victoria Cramer

Victoria is originally from Benbrook, TX, but moved after High School to attend college in Ohio, New Mexico, and California via Maryland. She has a BA in Literature and Psychology, a MAT in Elementary Education, and 10 years of experience teaching Special Education. She is currently teaching the Pre-K program at Houston Elementary.

Victoria is excited to join DUUF as a 2-5 Sunday morning teacher, and for the chance to focus on a more open, child-directed style of education that focuses on big ideas and helps foster self-growth and examining and exploring the world. In her spare time, she loves to continue exploring the world with her son Ezra and husband Tommy.

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Board of Trustees

To contact the Board call 940-566-1286 ext. 13 or board@dentonuuf.org

President, Susan Schlueter

Vice President, Marisa Abbe

Past President, Charles Ways

Treasurer, Danna Getske

Secretary, Kelly Caster

Trustee At Large, Crystal Sullivan

Trustee At Large, Allison High