Our Staff
Rev. Lee Anne Washington – Minister
Rev. Lee Anne brings a deep love of learning, a keen sense of humor, and a passion for interfaith wisdom to her ministry at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills. She was born, raised, and educated in Virginia. She holds a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary, a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia, and a Bachelors of Art in English from the College of William and Mary. A lifelong seeker and teacher, she delights in finding universal truths that echo across religious and philosophical traditions — especially when they offer ethical clarity, spiritual nourishment, or a good story.
She believes that church should be an interactive, joy-filled experience, where practices like gratitude, generosity, and other spiritual exercises draw people into deeper connection with themselves, each other, and the sacred. Ever seeking the co-creation of the beloved community, Rev. Lee Anne creates space for meaning, beauty, and belonging. She believes that an important part of joining a liberal religious community is that being connected to each other magnifies the joy and diminishes the pain.
In addition to serving as our minister, Rev. Lee Anne finds joy in designing and providing wedding ceremonies, memorial services, and child dedications for those who do not have a religious community of their own.
Robyn Travers – Congregational Life Administrator
Robyn has been a member of the UU Church of the North Hills since 2011. After spending years in corporate America, Robyn wanted a job where she would help people; what better place than in her beloved church! She has a hybrid position of half time admin and half time Director of Religious Education.
As admin, she is always looking for way to make tasks more efficient so she has more time to help the congregants do the important work of church.
As Director of Religious Education, her real passion, she understands that the role of religious education particularly in children and youth is not to teach our kids what to think, but how to think for themselves. We encourage our children to see the world with wonder, curiosity and empathy. We give them the tools to discern what is right and correct for them and how to build a fair and just world.
She is in the office Tuesday-Friday and Sundays, usually with her dog Wicket sleeping on her desk. Robyn is also a board member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of Western PA. She lives with her amazing husband (Bruce) with one adult child (James) , 2 cats (Squatch and Ruthie) and 2 dogs (Mando and Wicket).
Jeremy Fisher – Choir Director
Jeremy joined the UU Church of the North Hills as Music Director and Choir Director in the summer of 2025. The son of a choir director turned Methodist minister and an English teacher turned Methodist minister, he spent his childhood in various small towns throughout Appalachia and in the Atlanta area, where his family still lives. He studied voice, choral singing, and instrumental music at West Virginia Wesleyan College and has been teaching middle school music and directing church choirs since 2005. He currently teaches middle school chorus at Shady Side Academy.
In 2011, Jeremy completed his Master of Arts at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He is also certified in permaculture design by the Permaculture Institute of North America and completed a Post-baccalaureate in Urban Agriculture at Oregon State University in 2025. He is currently working toward a Post-baccalaureate in Horticultural Therapy at OSU, which he plans to finish in 2027.
In live music, Jeremy is attentive to the aesthetic environment and the feel of the room. He believes that when we sing, we practice using our voices boldly and powerfully while also listening deeply and compassionately at the same time.
Jeremy enjoys a rich family life with his wife Kristan—who holds an MA in Educational Theater from NYU and also works at SSA Middle School—and their two daughters, born in 2014 and 2018. The girls are active in singing, dance, soccer, and performing in musicals. Some of their favorite family activities include singing folk harmonies, working in their permaculture orchard, cooking home-grown food, and biking Pennsylvania’s rails-to-trails.
Lindsay Scott – Treasurer
Lindsay has been Treasurer of the UU Church of the North Hills since 2013 and has been a UU since 1988. She has an MBA in Finance and has worked in that field for large corporations, such as Heinz and IBM, and a small family Real Estate Retail Developer/Manager where she works two days a week now. Lindsay has also served as Treasurer for the local non-profit Sojourner House, as Treasurer for a Canadian non-profit, and as Chair of the Summer Institute Planning Committee. She enjoys many outdoor activities and lives in Franklin Park with her cat Ozzy. Lindsay has a married daughter who was a member of UUCNH before moving to Rector, PA.
Hal Dixler – Pianist
Hal has been a member since 1971. He was raised in a loving Jewish family (more cultural than religious) in New York City. After moving to Pittsburgh for employment, he was invited by a neighbor to visit UUCNH. Within a short period of time, Hal became the piano accompanist for worship services and the choir (until 2014). He presently continues part-time to accompany the congregation.
Nick Tiberi – Pianist
Nick Tiberi has served as pianist and choir accompanist at UUCNH since the summer of 2016. Prior to UUCNH, Nick was organist/pianist at McKnight UMC in Ross Township and Oak Grove Lutheran in Zelienople. Nick also performs as a multi-instrumentalist in many different musical genres and settings such as polka, musical theater, rock, and jazz. Nick’s “day job” is in software development. He currently lives in Stanton Heights with his wife Emily (also a musician) and their cat.