Abby M. (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (17 – Louisiana) Favorite entertainment: For TV shows, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and my favorite events are music festivals, such as Jazz Fest and Voodoo Fest in New Orleans. Dessert-of-choice: Churros and cookies and cream milkshakes (can’t pick just one!) Place where I feel
Andrew Zirschky (he/him/his), Research Advisory Board Andrew is a Research Professor in Youth Ministry at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the Director of the Master of Arts in Youth Ministry (Nashville Extension). In addition to his work as a professor and director, Andrew is also the chief strategist of the Lilly-funded Innovation Lab at the Center for
Rev. Abigail Visco Rusert (she/her), Research Advisory Board Abigail is the Director of the Institute for Youth Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary, where her work bridges theological discourse with the practice of youth ministry: creating programs, resources, and classes for Christian ministry leaders. She is the Principal Investigator on the Log
Casper ter Kuile (he/him/his), Research Advisory Board Casper describes his life’s mission as “helping to build a world of joyful belonging. I spend my time thinking about how to design for social connection and spiritual meaning-making.” The cofounder of research and design consultancy Sacred Design Lab and the coauthor of the
Chris Stedman (he/him/his), Research Advisory Board Chris is a writer and community organizer. “As a writer, I explore how and where people find meaning and belonging. As a community organizer, I try to support nonreligious people as they seek connection and fulfillment in life.” The author of Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground
Seher Siddiqee (she/her), Research Advisory Board Seher is a pediatric staff chaplain at a hospital in Oakland, California. Previously, Seher served as the Assistant Director of Spiritual Life and Advisor for Muslim Affairs at the University of Chicago, where she worked with all the religious student groups and communities. She
Dr. Onnie Rogers (she/her), Research Advisory Board Onnie is a developmental psychologist and an assistant professor of psychology and education at Northwestern University. At Northwestern, Onnie teaches courses on social and emotional development and understanding research through a lens of equity and justice. She also conducts research on youth identity
Br. Ernest Miller (he/him/his), Research Advisory Board Brother Ernest serves as Director of The Adrien Nyel Project with De La Salle Christian Brothers, District of Eastern North America and lives in New York City. Previous assignments include Vice President for Mission, Diversity, & Inclusion at La Salle University as well
Kenji Kuramitsu (he/him/his), Research Advisory Board Kenji wears multiple hats—a licensed clinical social worker in Chicago, adjunct professor at McCormick Theological Seminary, and community care chaplain for the Obama Foundation’s fellowship program. “In these roles, I provide direct spiritual care to diverse populations in both medical and corporate settings,” he
Sarah Kapostasy (she/her), Research Advisory Board Sarah serves as the Clinical and Social Services Director of Out Youth and Transgender Wellness, providing oversight, supervision, and direct services at this community-based nonprofit which promotes mental health, wellness, and social connection for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities as well as their family members, partners, and allies.