Meet The URF Board
🌈 Introduction to Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Universal Rainbow Faith, Inc. is a sacred council of leaders entrusted with upholding the spiritual mission, organizational integrity, and inclusive vision of our community. Each director brings heart, wisdom, and unique life experience to help guide URF’s sacred service, outreach, and global impact.
Our board represents a diverse spectrum of identities, spiritual perspectives, and professional expertise—all unified by a commitment to spiritual liberation, LGBTQIA+ affirmation, ethical leadership, and divine justice.
Board members serve as spiritual stewards and visionary anchors, ensuring URF operates with transparency, accountability, and love in action.
🙌 How to Join the Board or Become a Director
We welcome passionate individuals who feel called to sacred service and leadership within our growing movement. Here’s how to begin the process:
💎 Qualifications
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A strong alignment with URF’s mission, values, and inclusive spiritual teachings
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Experience in spiritual leadership, community work, business, nonprofit, education, wellness, or LGBTQIA+ advocacy
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Commitment to collaborative leadership, confidentiality, and compassionate service
🌀 Responsibilities
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Attend quarterly board meetings (online or in-person)
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Participate in spiritual planning, governance, and organizational strategy
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Represent URF with integrity and love in your community
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Uphold fiduciary and ethical responsibilities as a nonprofit board member
🌟 How to Apply
To be considered for a seat on the URF Board of Directors, please submit the following:
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A letter of intention explaining why you feel called to serve
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A brief bio or résumé
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Any relevant spiritual, community, or leadership experience
Email your materials to:
📧 contact@universalrainbowfaith.org
Subject Line: Board of Directors Application
Our current board will prayerfully review your application and reach out for a conversation or interview. We honor all those who feel the call and trust divine timing in the formation of our sacred leadership circle.
🌈 Meet the Board of Universal Rainbow Faith
✨ Paula Sadler — Founding Minister & President (Supreme Minister)
Paula Sadler is a spiritual visionary, author, healer, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in holistic care, spiritual leadership, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. She is the Founding Minister and Supreme Minister of Universal Rainbow Faith (URF), a trans-affirming spiritual movement rooted in sacred inclusivity, metaphysical truth, and divine justice.
Paula is also the founder of A Harmony Nail Spa in Las Vegas, established in 2002, which has served as both a sanctuary for healing and a model of conscious business. She is the author of The Nature of Miracles, Growing Harmony, and Saved by the Seagulls: The Commercial Center Story. Her spiritual path is grounded in metaphysical study, the 12-step recovery tradition, and sacred service to the LGBTQIA+ community. Her ministry and teachings embody divine affirmation, holistic transformation, and radical love.
🌟 Steven Nealand — Board Treasurer
Steven Nealand brings decades of insight and wisdom from his deep commitment to community service and spiritual practice. With a background in hospitality, nonprofit work, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy, Steven serves as Board Treasurer for Universal Rainbow Faith, ensuring the ethical and mission-aligned stewardship of URF’s financial resources. He has been involved with numerous recovery-based and affirming spaces across Nevada, offering compassionate leadership and grounded spiritual presence. Steven’s guidance supports URF’s stability and growth as a sacred space for healing and transformation.
🌸 Tania Pazos Valles — Board Secretary
Tania Pazos Valles is a vibrant force of compassion, creative insight, and spiritual intuition. As Board Secretary, she plays a key role in organizing communications, preserving the integrity of board records, and supporting the flow of spiritual governance. With a rich personal journey shaped by activism, healing arts, and soulful expression, Tania brings heart-centered leadership to URF. Her dedication to identity affirmation and sacred dignity empowers all who seek spiritual liberation and love within the URF community.
At Universal Rainbow Faith Church, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and spiritually enriching virtual environment. Our organizational structure and policies are designed to support our mission of serving the LGBTQIA+ community and allies through faith and love.​
Leadership and Governance
Our Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and oversight, ensuring that our activities align with our core values and mission. The board comprises dedicated individuals with diverse backgrounds in spirituality, community service, and advocacy. Together, they uphold our commitment to inclusivity and spiritual growth.​
Ministerial Roles
Our ministers play a pivotal role in delivering spiritual services, pastoral care, and community engagement. Operating within a virtual workspace, they lead online services, provide counseling, and facilitate spiritual discussions. We value flexibility and encourage ministers to bring their unique perspectives to our faith community, fostering an environment where all individuals feel seen and valued.​
Team Members and Volunteers
Beyond our board and ministers, we welcome team members and volunteers who contribute to various aspects of our operations, including event planning, outreach, and administrative support. Our virtual workspace allows individuals from diverse locations to collaborate effectively, united by a shared commitment to our mission.​
Workplace Policies
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Inclusivity: We are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, or background.​
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Flexibility: Recognizing the virtual nature of our organization, we offer flexible roles that accommodate different time zones and personal schedules.​
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Collaboration: We encourage open communication and teamwork, utilizing digital tools to maintain connectivity and engagement among members.​
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Spiritual Growth: We support continuous spiritual development, providing resources and opportunities for learning and reflection.​
For more information about our leadership team, please contact us.
If you are interested in joining our team or learning more about our policies, please contact us at contact@universalrainbowfaith.org.
At Universal Rainbow Faith Church, we are dedicated to fostering a community where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not just ideals but lived principles that guide our faith and actions. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that every individual is a reflection of the Divine, deserving of respect, love, and full participation in our spiritual family.​
Our Pledge:
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Embracing Diversity: We celebrate the rich tapestry of human experience, welcoming individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, socioeconomic statuses, and faith backgrounds. Our community thrives on the unique perspectives and gifts that each person brings.​
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Ensuring Equity: We strive to create an environment where everyone has equal access to spiritual resources, leadership opportunities, and community participation. By identifying and dismantling barriers within our practices and policies, we work towards equitable treatment and representation for all members.​
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Fostering Inclusion: We are committed to building a culture where all individuals feel valued, heard, and empowered. Through active listening, open dialogue, and collaborative decision-making, we ensure that every voice contributes to the harmony of our congregation.​
Actions We Undertake:
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Inclusive Leadership: Our leadership reflects the diversity we cherish, with intentional efforts to include individuals from underrepresented communities in decision-making roles.​
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Continuous Education: We engage in ongoing learning about systemic inequities and the ways they impact our community. This includes workshops, discussions, and reflections aimed at deepening our understanding and commitment to DEI principles.​
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Equitable Policies: We regularly review and update our policies to promote fairness and inclusivity, ensuring they align with our mission to serve all members justly.​
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Community Engagement: We collaborate with diverse organizations and participate in initiatives that advance social justice, extending our commitment to DEI beyond our congregation and into the broader community.​
By embodying these principles, Universal Rainbow Faith Church seeks to be a beacon of hope and a model of inclusive spirituality. We recognize that this journey requires continuous reflection, humility, and action. Together, guided by faith and love, we commit to walking this path, honoring the divine in each of us, and building a world where everyone belongs.
