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Mark McPeak's passion for justice was influenced by his years as a young Peace Corps volunteer, working with villagers of remote, highland Ecuador, helping them obtain one of the most basic of human rights: access to safe water. This work led to a career of more than two decades in international development in settings as diverse as Colombia, Vietnam, and Ethiopia. His journey from muddy boots in villages, to multilateral policy
deliberations, to his role today of assuming responsibility for the internal
management of UUSC, has deepened his understanding that real justice will only be
achieved through the courageous actions of activists working together to challenge
unjust systems.
Nancy Moore was working in New York City on September 11, 2001, and the catastrophic events of that day caused her to make a career change. "I wanted to be in an organization where I could live my UU values and make a difference on a daily basis in advancing human rights and social justice in the world," she says. After serving in management positions in a variety of corporations,
Nancy joined UUSC in October 2002 as interim executive director. She now serves as
executive liaison for the denomination and congregational relations, and is charged
with building effective and productive relationships between UUSC, the Unitarian
Universalist Association, UU affiliates, and major congregations.
Shelley Moskowitz coordinates UUSC's policy advocacy work and provides information to educate UUSC members and supporters on how best to influence the course of U.S. policy. She says, "It's great to represent such a strong voice for justice and human rights. Not too many people in D.C. get to wake up in the morning and feel as good about their work." Shelley has represented grassroots voices for justice on Capitol Hill since 1987. She began her career as a public interest advocate working with Neighbor to Neighbor, a California-based national grassroots organization. During the Campaign to Stop Contra Aid in the 1980s, she lobbied congressional swing votes. Later, she helped build a bloc in Congress to support a negotiated peace in El Salvador. Shelley's focus shifted to domestic health care justice issues
during the 1990s. She played an important role in the grassroots movement for national
health insurance and against health care privatization.
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Mark McPeak
Nancy Moore
Shelley Moskowitz
