The Rev. Stacey Mitchell
Interim Senior Minister
The Rev. Stacey Mitchell was ordained in 2023 after completing her Masters of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary in New York in 2021, along with an Eco-Chaplain Certification from Sati Buddhist Center. Rev. Stacey comes to us with experience in several fellowships of various sizes, including an internship ministry at First Unitarian of Portland, one of the largest UU congregations in the nation, and at the Community Church UU of New Orleans as the de-facto Interim Minister. She most recently served as a Contract Minister doing interim work at the UU Society of Oneonta in upstate New York, and has been formally trained in interim ministry work by the UUA. Rev. Stacey is a Buddhist who has extensive experience in meditation work. She is ready to bring that kind of calm and centeredness to our community in this time of healing and transition. She came to ministry with over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and financial management, which will also benefit our church as we move toward a more sustainable long-term approach to our congregational resources.
The Rev. Dr. Jane Davis
Acting Associate Minister of Social Justice & Programming
Rev. Dr. Jane grew up in a Southern Baptist family and first discovered Unitarian Universalism more than forty years ago. After a 25‑plus‑year career as an engineer in the nuclear power industry, she answered the call to ministry in 2015 and enrolled at Meadville Lombard Theological School. She completed her ministerial internship at First Unitarian of Albuquerque in 2020, and was ordained by this congregation in 2021. She went on to serve as a community minister in a Program Manager position with the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Project ECHO. She was granted Full Fellowship in February 2026, and completed her Doctor of Ministry in May 2026.
The Rev. Emily Wright-Magoon
Acting Associate Minister of Spiritual Formation
Rev. Emily (she/her) has always felt the pull to chart new paths with fellow seekers of liberatory community. With a background in religion, environmental studies, education, and equity & inclusion work, Emily has been passionate about supporting people and groups in their search for authenticity, collaboration, and liberation. She’s a queer, unschooling mom of two children (12 and 7) and married to Ethan, a designer, facilitator, and nature lover. Rev. Emily received her Masters of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School in 2007, was ordained UU in 2015, and received full fellowship as a Unitarian Universalist minister in 2018. She worked for 8 years as a Multifaith Chaplain at Bates College and served 5 years as the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Midland TX. Born in Albuquerque, Emily moved back in 2020 and has been focusing on parenting & volunteering. As of 2025, she is the founder and director of a new 501(c)(3) Albuquerque nonprofit: Covey – a radical outdoor kids learning community. She loves being outside, especially learning the names of plant kin, gardening with native plants, and trying to grow veggies.
Bryan Hackett
Director of Finance & Operations
Bryan Hackett was born in Albuquerque and raised in the East Mountains. He has a background in religious nonprofit work and is a licensed CPA. Bryan has four adult children and two young grandchildren, and currently lives in the mountains north of Edgewood.
Joe Mitchell
Acting Music Director
Joe has held positions including, but not limited to, “Youth Chorus Director and Bass Section Leader” at ABQ Coro Lux, “Choral Activities Director/Teacher” at Albuquerque Public Schools (2018–2024), and “Choral Vice-President” at New Mexico Music Educators’ Association. Joe also had his music internship at a local liberal church. Joe plays ukulele, trumpet, French horn, piano, and sings bass. He has performed with the New Mexico Philharmonic, Santa Fe Desert Chorale, and many other music programs. He received his Bachelor of Music Education (with a vocal emphasis) from UNM. Joe is originally from Belen, NM.
Alyssa Ammerman
Business and Membership Manager
Alyssa Ammerman joined First U as the church administrator and bookkeeper in April 2024. She was promoted to Business and Membership Manager in May of 2026. Alyssa was born and raised in Albuquerque. She received her BA in Health, Medicine & Human Values from UNM in 2023. She is currently working on her MPA.
Jules Wilson
Rental Venue Manager
Jules Wilson was first hired as a Facility Host in June 2022 and has since moved to the Event and Rental Coordinator. She is from Lompoc, CA and has moved all over Texas, finally settling in Albuquerque in 2015. She has been a UU member since 2016. Jules received her Bachelor’s of Science in Mass Communications specializing in Advertising and Public Relations in 2012. She has a background working with non-profits and government contractors. Jules is married and has two adorable children, Nikki and Rory, that you will no doubt see with her around the office. When not working, Jules is a homeschooling mom and relaxes at home with her four cats: Twilight, Felix, Poppy, and Sage.
Nicia Rae
Events Coordinator
My name is Nicia Rae and I am excited to be starting work as the Events Coordinator, a Facility Host and a Childcare worker here at First Unitarian. I have had a variety of professional and spiritual experiences that have brought me to this point in my journey. It is a pleasure to be here as a part of this team!
Ian Mentken
Front Office Administrator
Bio in progress!
