Sasha started her ministry with us after serving for 9 years as the Assistant Ministers of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh. She earned her Master of Divinity degree from Starr King School for the Ministry in 2014. When not ministering, Sasha enjoys figure skating, role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons; spending time with her partner, Smokie, and their two feline companions, Sherlock and Mycroft, and reading, watching, and writing science fiction and fantasy.

For over a decade and a half, Nick has put his passions to work professionally, working for justice on political campaigns and as an activist and teaching and guiding children and youth on a more just and spiritual path. Having joined MUUF as a new UU, he is learning with all of us how to live out our eight principles better. Nick has a Master’s Degree from Dubuque Theological Seminary and is a Certified Spiritual Director. He likes community, coffee, diners, cooking, getting loud, music, meditation, family, breaking bread, New Jersey, the Buffalo Bills, and summer camp.

Katy Julich originally joined the Fellowship staff in March of 2014 as the Finance Coordinator and became the Congregational Administrator in October of 2020. Katy holds a MBA in finance from Seton Hall University and a BS in finance from Penn State University. Prior to coming to the Fellowship, Katy was a Nursery School Director and an Accounting Manager at AETNA/Prudential Healthcare. Katy is married to Greg Julich and they reside with their 3 sons and 2 dogs in Florham Park, NJ.

Nicole is a classically trained pianist and piano teacher. Taking private classical lessons for over twenty years, she holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from William Paterson University, an advanced certificate of music studies from Berklee College of Music, and a Master's Equivalency of Music Therapy from Shenandoah Conservatory. She has a decade of experience as a church musician, including leading children's choirs and providing piano accompaniment. From a family of musicians, Nicole's area of study involves the intersection of psychological sciences and music, exploring the benefits of music for individuals and for community settings. She is currently studying to obtain her music therapy license through the Certification Board of Music Therapists, and working on a research project involving the neuropsychological benefits of music in children's development.