Rev. Ranwa Hammamy, M.Div, MPH
Educational History
  • Master of Divinity: Interreligious Engagement
    • ​Union Theological Seminary (New York, NY) - 2015
  • Master of Public Health: Community and Public Health
    • ​University of Maryland (College Park, MD) - 2010
  • Bachelor of Arts: Psychology & Music Performance (minor)
    • ​​St. Mary’s College of Maryland (St. Mary’s City, MD) - 2007

Professional History
  • Side With Love Congregational Justice Organizer
    • Unitarian Universalist Association - August 2021 - Present (Oakland, CA)
  • Executive Director
    • Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California - January 2019 - August 2021 (Oakland, CA)
  • On-Call Chaplain (Per-Diem)
    • John Muir Health (Concord Campus) - October 2018–February 2024 (Concord, CA)
  • Staff Chaplain
    • ​Center for Elders’ Independence - September 2017– December 2018 (Oakland, CA)
  • Chaplain Resident
    • ​​John Muir Health (Concord Campus) - September 2016–August 2017 (Concord, CA)
  • Acting Assistant Minister
    • ​Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church - May 2016–June 2017 (Walnut Creek, CA)
  • Intern Minister
    • ​Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church - August 2015–May 2016 (Walnut Creek, CA)
  • Program Intern: Arts at the Intersection
    • ​​Intersections International - November 2014–May 2015 (New York, NY)
  • Lead Teacher for Religious Literacy
    • ​First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia - August 2013 – May 2014 (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Chaplain Intern
    • ​Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - June 2013–August 2013 (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Research Study Assistant
    • ​​Fox Chase Cancer Center - April 2011–February 2012 (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Health Policy Intern
    • ​​National Partnership for Women and Families - September 2009–December 2009 (Washington, DC)
  • Student Defender Program Supervisor
    • ​University of Maryland Student Legal Aid - June 2007–January 2010 (College Park, MD)

Consultation and Volunteer Ministries
  • Steering Committee President
    • ​Diverse Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries - June 2017-June 2019 (National)
  • Thrive Leadership School Co-Facilitator
    • ​Unitarian Universalist Association - July 2016, 2015, & 2014 (Various Locations)
  • "Alternative Spring Break" Lead
    • ​Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia - Spring 2012 (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Client Advocate
    • ​Philadelphia Legal Assistance - September 2010–March 2011 (Philadelphia, PA)