Blog Posts: TakeHeartNow

Cheryl Romanowski

Cheryl Romanowski has passionately devoted her life to inspiring and uplifting those around her. With a profound journey through diverse spiritual traditions, including Catholicism, Christianity, Nichiren Buddhism, and mystical teachings, she ultimately found her...

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 Assistant Principal for an online charter school. Brandon and his family currently live in North County, San Diego, where he serves...

Amir Hussain

Dr. Amir Hussain is Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he teaches courses on religion. His own particular specialty is the study of Islam, focusing on contemporary Muslim societies in North America. His academic...

endawnis spears: Take Heart Now

​endawnis recounts her journey of uncovering a hidden chapter of her family’s history, shedding light on her grandmother’s past—one muted for decades. Her story delves into the painful legacy of Native American boarding schools, where children were forcibly removed...

endawnis spears: Take Heart Now

​endawnis recounts her journey of uncovering a hidden chapter of her family’s history, shedding light on her grandmother’s past—one muted...

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...

Maia Ferdman

Maia Ferdman is a skilled facilitator, educator, and consultant with a passion for community development, peace-building, and education....

Celina Alvarez

Celina Alvarez

Celina Alvarez is Executive Director of Housing Works, recognized as one of Los Angeles’ most innovative and effective...

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Rev. Louis Chase

Rev. Louis Chase

The Rev. Louis A. Chase is a retired United Methodist clergyperson in the California-Pacific Annual Conference and...

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Judy Vaughan

Judy Vaughan

Judy Vaughan, CSJ, is the Founding Director of Alexandria House, where she lives and works. Founded in 1996,...

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