Rev. Dr. Shelli M. Poe
Senior Minister
Originally from Minnesota, the Rev. Dr. Shelli M. Poe earned a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Religious Studies (Theology, Ethics, and Culture) from the University of Virginia. She was ordained within the Congregational tradition in 2007 and received full ministerial standing in the United Church of Christ in 2010.
Rev. Travis Drummond
Associate Pastor of Christian Education & Outreach
Born and raised in Westmoreland, Jamaica, the Rev. Travis Drummond has dedicated his ministry to Christian education, outreach, and spiritual formation. He is an ordained minister with the Jamaica Baptist Union and currently holds dual ministerial standing with the United Church of Christ.
Sage Nielson
Interim Director of Music
Audiences have been “transfixed by the beauty of the compositions and the visual aspects” of performances by Sage Nielson, a multi-instrumentalist based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their work spans contemporary percussion ensemble, original and improvised music, music for dance, and classical music.
Kathy Heyman
Office Administrator
Kathy came to Little River United Church of Christ in February 2018 to be our office administrator. Her past work has mainly been with non-profit organizations. Kathy coordinates the church calendar and building usage, in addition to assisting the pastors and trustees.
Jay Shackley
Communications Assistant
Jay has been at Little River all his life, attending the attached preschool and Sunday school when he was growing up, as well as going through Pilgrim Fellowship and Confirmation. He graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in upstate New York with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2021.
John Mingus
Moderator
Chris DiMascio
Building & Grounds Manager
Chris has more than 30 years experience in facilities and grounds maintenance including military housing at Quantico and facilities and housing at the Navy Yard, Naval Research Lab, Naval Observatory, Annapolis and Bolling Air Force Base.
Yris Saenz
Child Care Provider
Yris has been with Little River for over 25 years. She loves to see the kids grow up and spend time with the community.
Travis White
Digital Communications Specialist
Travis White earned a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and Management from Southern New Hampshire University. He built a career in digital communications, working with organizations to strengthen their online presence through creative content and authentic engagement.
Mia Morgan
Church School Teacher Assistant
Mia joined the Little River United Church of Christ community in 2023 as one of the nursery teachers. She loves watching the young children grow into their personalities and explore the world.