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A Movement Ten Years in the Making – Let’s Celebrate Together!

For a decade, the Unitarian Universalists for Justice (UUSJ) has been guided by a steady hand, a generous spirit, and an unshakeable commitment to the beloved community. Under Pablo’s leadership, UUSJ has grown from a small faith-rooted advocacy organization into a courageous voice for justice on Capitol Hill and across the country. We join now — supporters, congregants, activists, and community leaders — to celebrate what 10 years of principled leadership has built, and to empower the next 10 years of transformative work.

 

“I’ve been really proud of the fact that UUSJ has ventured quietly forward the past few of years and really claimed space within our UU community and put forward good and important ideas and language. And our volunteers are key to that and are leading the way.”

— Pablo, Executive Director, UUSJ

 

Who is Pablo DeJesus?

Pablo has a background in government affairs, having served in the Office of the Governor of Puerto Rico, first at its Planning Board in San Juan, PR, then at its Federal Affairs Administration in Washington, D.C. Immediately before joining UUSJ, Pablo consulted with CBOs and non-profits in New York and New Jersey, and worked on issue campaigns in Maryland and Colorado. He has worked on issues such as Vieques, Economic Development, HIV/AIDS, Medicaid/care, Headstart, Census errors, Maryland’s Marriage Equality & Dream Acts, Fracking, Reproductive Rights, Immigration, Arts & Culture, and school partnerships.

Pablo holds a Master’s in Social Policy from the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy and a B.A. from Oberlin College. He is also a Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellow. Pablo is a member of All Souls Church, a Unitarian church in Washington, DC.

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10-for-Ten Calendar

Ten days. Ten stories. One decade of shared UU justice leadership.

The calendar below reveals the journey of UUSJ’s 10-for-Ten celebration — each day highlighting a moment, a value, or a victory that shaped who we are as a justice-making community. From moral courage to quiet democracy work, from coalition wins to the people behind the policy, these snapshots honor Pablo and the many hands that have carried UUSJ’s mission forward.

Click each day to open the full story — and revisit the legacy we’re building together.

Day 1: Launch & Legacy | August 10
Today we launch 10-for-10 — a decade of shared UU justice leadership.
Day 2: Justice & Moral Courage | August 11
A defining moment of moral courage from UUSJ’s last decade.
Day 3: Community & People Served | August 12
Who UUSJ shows up for — every single day
Day 4: Values & Identity | August 13
A hard moment for the UUSJ Board — and the learning that followed
Day 5: Gratitude & Coalition Power | August 14
We’re 5 days into 10-for-10. Here’s a victory worth celebrating.
Day 6: Impact & Democracy | August 15 
Not every victory is loud. This one mattered anyway.
Day 7: Origin Story & Catalytic Role | August 16
Meet the volunteer leader who helped UUSJ think bigger.
Day 8: Vision & Future Work | August 17
Our justice work is unfinished — and we are ready
Day 9: Numbers & Transformation | August 18
31 board members became 9. 16 years of advocacy. 10 years with Pablo. Here’s what that means.
Day 10: Celebration & Gratitude | August 19
One final gift to close 10-for-10 with joy.

Celebration & Close Out | August 20

Join us for our closing Zoom celebration call

Trivia Contest: Test what you learned about UUSJ during the campaign! We’ll host a live trivia contest on the Zoom call covering highlights from Pablo’s 10 years of leadership. A prize awaits the winner — details to be announced!

Bonus Challenge: If we meet or exceed our fundraising goal, Pablo has personally volunteered to dye his beard for the election season. Help us make it happen — give at uusj.org/donate!