Meet our Team

Emerson’s minister, the Reverend Ed Proulx, was born and grew up in New Hampshire.

Alejandra (Ale) moved to Houston from south Texas to work for Emerson in the summer of 2016. She enjoys…

Miles Ward is a public-school teacher of music currently serving in his 13th year. He taught high school and middle school piano and choir classes where he led his varsity groups to the first UIL Sweepstakes awards in the school’s history; the highest honor.

During the COVID pandemic, while school districts were reshuffling, he agreed to try his hand at teaching elementary music which he fell in love with instantly and has been teaching ever since!

Miles is a professional opera singer and has been singing in the chorus with The Houston Grand Opera since the 2019-2020 season. He even performed a solo role in Puccini’s Turandot! Additionally, he performed in The San Francisco Opera chorus and was invited to audition for The Metropolitan Opera in New York City. By the end of the 2026-2027 season, he will have performed in thirteen professional operas, four collegiate operas, and one regional opera.

A self-professed nerd, he earned his bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Miles looks forward to expanding his love of music to Emerson where he hopes to grow the choir in both members and quality in addition to challenging his piano accompanying skills for the annual musical.

Cheryl is Emerson’s part-time bookkeeper. She has over 25 years of experience in financial management with several faith-based and non-profit organizations.

The opportunity to work at Emerson UU with your Lower Elementary RE class has been a real privilege. I look forward to…

Leticia joins Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church following a 28-year career at Rice University, most recently serving as Administrator for the Department of Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures & Cultures. A proud Houston resident, Leticia enjoys exploring the city, sharing great food with loved ones, catching live music, and staying active with yoga and daily walks. She’s also an avid Houston Astros fan!

Angel Rose is an artist, music producer, music therapist and sound engineer. They recently graduated…

The Rev, Dr. Becky Edmiston-Lange served Emerson UU Church for 21 years, 17 of them as Co-Minister with her husband, the Rev. Mark Edmiston-Lange. After Mark’s death in 2016, Becky continued as solo Senior Minister until retirement in 2020. Prior to Emerson, Becky served the Accotink UU Church in Burke, Va. (a suburb of D.C.) for thirteen years as Senior Minister.