Dr. Sarah Farmer, (she/her)Research Advisory Board Sarah is an Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Community Development in the School of Theology and Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University. As a practical theologian, she teaches in the areas of community transformation, faith formation, youth ministry, and liberative pedagogy. Her current research
Serena Bian (she/her), Research Advisory Board Working with Dr. Vivek Murthy, Serena is the Project Co-Lead for Loneliness & Connection for the U.S. Surgeon General within the federal government. She helps lead and shape the Office of the Surgeon General’s work addressing loneliness, community, and connection, with a focus on cultural
Brian Wright, Researcher Brian is a Research Intern, with a Master’s of Divinity from Fuller Seminary. He is currently seeking his Master’s of Library Science and Information Science (MLIS) degree from the University of Missouri. He is excited to work with Springtide and hopes “to explore and learn from the
Sam Ludlow-Broback, Media Relations Intern Sam joins Springtide as an intern in the Media Relations division, working closely with Kevin Singer but collaborating with other team members to help get Springtide’s research into key news outlets. During his internship, Sam hopes to learn more about sociology as a field, as
Zineb (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (23 – Ohio) Favorite entertainment: Music! I love curating playlists, reading and watching music reviews, and of course dancing to good music. Favorite dessert: Ice cream, specifically Jeni’s, which is a Columbus original, so I have to represent! Place where I feel centered: When I’m outside
Sophie. (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (14 – New York) Favorite entertainment: Reading realistic fiction books and completing The New York Times Daily Crossword. I recently read Passing by Nella Larsen and The Lottery in Babylon by Jorge Luis Borges which were both fantastic. Favorite dessert: Crème Brûlée or raspberry sorbet on
Sofia (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (22 – Pennsylvania) Favorite entertainment: My favorite TV show is New Girl. Favorite dessert: Tiramisu Place where I feel at home: At my parents’ home when I am with my family. Unique talent or trait: I have an extensive log of obscure movie quotes stored in
Mercer (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (17 – North Carolina) Favorite entertainment: Attending concerts — my favorite has been Harry Styles. Favorite movies include The Notebook, Knives Out, and About Time. I also really enjoy watching tennis and listening to podcasts. Favorite dessert: At the moment, it’s the Berry Chantilly Cake from
Marissa (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (23 – Pennsylvania) Favorite entertainment: I LOVE a good Netflix series! My most recent favorite finished series was Lost In Space, and my favorite of all-time is The Queens Gambit! Favorite dessert: My favorite way to treat myself is with a trip to a Philadelphia vegan
Mage (they/them/theirs), Springtide Ambassador (13 – Virginia) Favorite entertainment: My favorite books are Kate O’Hearn’s Pegasus series. Favorite dessert: Mint chip ice cream. Place where I feel centered: I feel a connection to nature, and it helps me calm down. Unique talent or trait: I’m very observant. Dream profession: I