Our Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is committed to serving from the Christ standard of love and wisdom and seeking God’s will of good for Unity of Austin in all matters.
Dan Wilson
President
Steven Fisher
Vice President
Janice Goodsell
Secretary
Pat Ivy
Treasurer
Marlowe Nichols
Member
Patrick ODonnell
Member
Kathryn Samec
Member
Our Staff
Our Staff is dedicated to expressing and expanding the Christ Light in every aspect of Unity of Austin’s ministry.
Christine Schneider
Christine Schneider, Administrative Assistant
Christine keeps us organized! With her efficiency, excellent communication skills, and clarity she proactively develops office procedures to maximize Unity of Austin’s operations and keep the church growing forward! Christine holds a Bachelor’s of Music Degree from the Boston Conservatory of Music and a Certificate in Russian Orthodox Church Music. She is fluent in several languages and enjoys teaching German. Christine stays busy with her active family.
Genevieve Saenz
Genevieve Saenz, Youth and Family Ministry Director
Genevieve is a facilitator of the growth of God’s good in the world. She holds a BFA in Theater Education and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies with an emphasis in the Expressive Arts. Genevieve brings a rich background as an artist, teacher, creator of life passage rituals, and deep heart listening. She blesses our youth with her insightful spirituality and playful soul. And she loves producing fun community building events!
Sharon Bourbonnais
Sharon Bourbonnais, Music Director
Sharon brings the Austin music sound to Unity of Austin with heart and soul. Her amazing piano talent and heart-strong vocals get everybody singin’ and swingin’! Sharon holds a degree from UT-Austin in Music Education and continues to open the world of music to young keyboardists. You’ll find her in Austin and on tour with her group Tres Bourbonnais. Sharon has been Unity of Austin’s Music Director twice—from 1995-2001 and then after a fun change of scenery in Hawaii, returned to bless this ministry in 2012.
Frances Meiser
Frances Meiser, Bookstore Manager
A long-time member of Unity of Austin, Frances brings extensive experience in bookstore management and development. She holds an M.A. in Education and is the author of three internationally well-received books on healthy brain functioning. Frances blesses Unity of Austin with her intuitive nature that guides her in selecting just the right books and items to nourish soul growth. She is a friendly, informative, and welcoming presence.
David Patterson
David Patterson, Audio-Visual Director
David ensures the excellence of our sound and visuals on Sundays and for special services and performances. His professional producing and editing skills shine Unity of Austin’s Christ light through our social media podcasts. David is a classically trained violinist, who started playing violin at age 4. He is a self-trained engineer who started recording in 2000. David has been a working musician who has played with many central Texas bands and is the owner of Buda Treehouse Studios where he enjoys producing audio and visual recordings for many of Austin’s amazing musical artists.
Lisa Chaffin
Lisa Chaffin, Bookkeeper
Lisa blesses us with her ability to ensure that our financial records are in order and with her calm, cheerful presence. She is an independent bookkeeper who does books for small businesses in the Austin and Dripping Springs areas. Lisa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and has been working with Unity of Austin since July 2009. She is married and has two teenaged boys who are the joys of her life. Lisa’s hobbies include traveling, photography, participating in living history events and driving classic cars.
