The Presidential Search Committee represents the full breadth of the Union Theological Seminary community—bringing together voices from every major stakeholder group, including students, staff, faculty, alumni, and trustees. Reflecting Union’s deeply collaborative and inclusive spirit, the committee embodies the institution’s commitment to shared governance and collective discernment. Together, they are charged with leading a thoughtful, transparent, and wide-ranging process to identify the next President who will guide Union into its next era of impact and innovation.
Members of the Presidential Search Committee:
- Rhonda Joy McLean, Chair of the Search Committee and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Clifford Hudson, Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Rev. Dr. Gary Dorrien, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics, Faculty Representative
- Abigail Asgaralli, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Staff Representative
- Michelle Alexander, Student Representative
- Calvin Mew ’73, Trustee and Alumnus
- Ruth Wooden ’16, Trustee and Alumna