Blog Posts: speaker

Celina Alvarez

Celina Alvarez is Executive Director of Housing Works, recognized as one of Los Angeles’ most innovative and effective homeless services providers. Ms. Alvarez has been involved with Housing Works since 2008 as part of the nationally recognized Mobile Integrated...

Rev. Louis Chase

The Rev. Louis A. Chase is a retired United Methodist clergyperson in the California-Pacific Annual Conference and currently serves as Minister of Community Outreach at Holman United Methodist Church, Los Angeles.He is also a member of  STAND-LA (Stand Together...

Judy Vaughan

Judy Vaughan, CSJ, is the Founding Director of Alexandria House, where she lives and works. Founded in 1996, Alexandria House is a transitional residence and neighborhood center for women and children in need.  Judy has spent almost forty years in program development,...

Interfaith Youth Alliance

Our Speakers left to right: Rabina, Atousa and Leah By fostering a safe space for interfaith dialogue, we provide a pathway for future leaders in our communities to lead with empathy, respect, and understanding while empowering youth to find strength in their faith....

Brandon Vasquez

Brandon Vasquez is married to Michelle and they are the parents of four world-changing children. Michelle works in education and is an...

Amir Hussain

Dr. Amir Hussain is Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he teaches courses on religion....

Jaimie D. Crumley, PhD

Jaimie D. Crumley, PhD is an assistant professor of Gender Studies and Ethnic Studies at the University of Utah. She is a Black feminist...

Rabbi Eric Solomon

Rabbi Eric Solomon

Rabbi Eric Solomon is the leader of Beth Meyer Synagogue in Raleigh, NC.  He completed facilitator training with...

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Wendy Silvers

Wendy Silvers

Rev. Wendy Silvers helps moms embody their highest potential, raise healthy, empowered kids and change the world...

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The Rev. Mark England

The Rev. Mark England

Mark England has served congregations in Virginia and Houston, where he has worked with youth and adults to build...

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Mohamed Dewji

Mohamed Dewji

Mohamed Dewji was born in Kenya and has been living in Canada since 1976. Mohamed’s engagement with his mosque...

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Saira Sayeed

Saira Sayeed

​Saira  Sayeed was born in Pakistan to a Christian mother and a Muslim father and migrated to Canada with her parents...

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Claire Dietrich Ranna

Claire Dietrich Ranna

The Rev. Claire Dietrich Ranna is the Rector of Christ Episcopal Church and the Chaplain to Ventana School, a Reggio...

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Kersi Bhikhaji Shroff

Kersi Bhikhaji Shroff

Mr. Kersi Bhikhaji Shroff, a Parsi born in Karachi, India, is an independent student of the Zoroastrian religion and...

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