The election of Western Jurisdiction National Directors took place electronically on Saturday, July 25, 2020.
Western Jurisdiction
National Directors & Alternates
2021-2024
Each video below is approximately 2 minutes long. In them, candidates answer the question,
"How is God calling you to be a United Methodist Women National Director?"
"How is God calling you to be a United Methodist Women National Director?"
National Director: Jana Jones
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I am a retired Pediatric/School nurse living outside of Denver, CO. I currently serve United Methodist Women as the Vice President to the Western Jurisdiction Leadership team preparing for our 2020 Quadrennial Event in Tempe, AZ. I also serve as the Mountain Sky Conference Abundant Health Ambassador. I am the local communications coordinator at Smoky Hill UMW and have served on the Rocky Mountain Conference UMW as Secretary of Program Resources and Education and Communication Coordinator; past Mile High/Pikes Peak District Secretary of Program Resources and Social Action Coordinator. My Interests include health issues, making connections, and giving voice to those who are marginalized. I firmly believe that in this time of divisiveness, we still share common, core values. We need to be in true relationship and caring conversation with each other, seeing and witnessing the Christ that lives in all creation.
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I currently serve on the Board of Directors for UMW representing WJ. I was elected Chair of Finance for this body and therefore serve on many committees to include the executive team, Legacy, Assembly, Personnel, and other focus committees. As director I have spoken to many conferences and districts across the US. Experiences include dean and assistant dean at regional and conference schools of mission and chair of nominations for the 2012-2016 WJ Leadership Team. I have held positions on my UMW conference, district, and unit. Before retiring I was a board member of Tacoma Community House, one of our UMW’s National Mission Institutions.
Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are in education with a focus on at-risk youth. As a 40-year educator, I have taught at all levels working with special needs students and students in the mainstream programs. Effective communication is my platform. |
National Director: Estella (Stell) Wallace
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Alternate: Mele Faiva Manu-Blagojevich California Pacific Conference
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Mele Faiva Manu-Blagojevich was born in the Island of Tonga. She grew up in a loving Christian family.
In 1976 her family migrated to Los Angeles, California. In 2013-2017 she was UMW President of the California-Pacific Conference. In 2016 she was a reserve delegate to General Conference and a delegate to WJD Conference. In 2019, she was delegate to the Special Session of the General Conference. She is currently a member of Lennox Tongan UMC, Chair of the SPRC Committee and a Director of the General Board of Global Ministries. She is a delegate to WJD Conference 2020. A Licensed Real Estate Broker, own and operates a Real Estate Firm. She is married with three children and seven grandchildren. She is passionate about women, children and youth and believes that people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the transformational power of God in their lives. |
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Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, Roz has lived/studied/worked in 7 states and in 3 countries overseas. She currently lives in Fairview, OR. Her career covered 33 years with a major US airline in various management roles. Now retired, she devotes her time where it matters most: United Methodist Women and ecumenical activities that build inter-denominational relationships. She’s held elected office at the local, district and conference levels for UMW. She currently serves on the Program Advisory Group. She’s the current Conference and GBGM as Missionary Itineration Coordinator. Roz supports/volunteers for Church Women United, Inc., Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, her County Elections Board and AARP/Tax Aide. She knits for a local prayer shawl ministry. For fun, Roz is completing many of the items on her “Bucket List.” Roz and her husband Richard have been married for 58 years. Their daughter and her family live in Newport Beach, CA.
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Alternate: Roselyn Moy Collins
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