Our Staff
Minister
rev dr clare hammoor is committed to creating containers for justice and joy in beloved community. His action-oriented ministry is supported by more than a decade of dynamic leadership experience, 15 years of work with people who are incarcerated across the U.S., and over six years creating wellness workshops for healthcare providers internationally. clare holds masters and doctorate degrees from New York University, was ordained an interfaith minister by The New Seminary, and is always excited for your book and food recommendations.
Director of Music
Jessie is excited to join the Namaqua Unitarian Universalist community! A champion of new works and innovative concert experiences, she is the co-founder of CU-based Renova New Music Ensemble, and serves as the artistic director of Denver-based treble chorus Kol Nashim. She received a doctorate in Choral Conducting and Literature from CU Boulder where she also directed the CU Treble Chorus.
Prior to earning her Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Portland State University, Jessie directed the Montebello High School choral program near East Los Angeles. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in music education from University of California, Long Beach in Southern California where she originally hails from.
Jessie loves baking, hiking, and pottery, and she is passionate about all forms of dance.
Director of Religious Education
Assistant RE Teacher
Kira grew up in the UU church, attending Foothills UU in Fort Collins, Colorado, and later working there as a camp counselor and nursery care provider. She earned her associate degree in Elementary Education and her bachelor’s degree in Human Services from UNC. She fosters all kinds of animals with Animal Friends Alliance and loves to read, hike, and bake. She loves watching young minds grow, question, and learn, and is so excited to work with the youth and families at Namaqua!
Office Administrator
As Office Administrator, Chantel enjoys wearing many hats and supporting the many ministries, programs, and people that make Namaqua such a vibrant community. Whether she’s coordinating communications, troubleshooting technology, maintaining the website, or helping bring new ideas to life, she loves finding ways to support the work and passions of our congregation.
She especially enjoys classic literature, history, philosophy, and theology, and can usually be found with a book in hand or spending time with her family.
If you have a question, need a hand with a project, or just want to say hello, she’s always happy to chat!