Devonie (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (17 – Colorado) Favorite entertainment: Reading books because I have a hard time sitting still and watching something, but when I read books, I feel like I can imagine enough that I don’t have to struggle to stay still. Favorite dessert: Anything! I have such a
Sara Lawrence (she/her), President, LERI Sara’s commitment to the growth of young people is at the heart of her 12-year career with Lasallian Educational and Research Initiatives (LERI), where she’s served in marketing, product development, and sales roles. In June 2022, Sara was named president of the organization, which is
Dr. Kari Koshiol (she/her), Acting Director Dr. Kari Koshiol has devoted her career to young people. For 18 years, she taught high school English. Her goal as a teacher was to listen to her students, create spaces for learning that reflected their interests and needs, and bring research into the
Dr. Nabil Tueme (she/her), Senior Research Associate & National Speaker nabil (at) springtideresearch.org Nabil Tueme holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Connecticut. Previously Springtide’s inaugural BIPOC Research Fellow, Nabil now supports Springtide as Senior Research Associate. Her research both within and outside Springtide focuses on the intersection
John M. Vitek (he/him/his), National Speaker John M. Vitek served as Chief Executive Officer of Lasallian Educational and Research Initiatives (LERI) for twenty-three years and as Interim Director of Springtide Research Institute®, a nonpartisan sociological research center that generates vital insights into the lived experiences of young people (ages 13
Tsion Agaro, Research Intern Tsion joins Springtide as a Research Intern, working closely with Senior Research Associate Nabil Tueme to expand Springtide’s research on Gen Z & Diversity. During her internship, Tsion is interested to find out if there’s a growing interest in religion despite declines in religious affiliation, especially
Dr. Kitzia Moreno-Garza (she/her), BIPOC Research Fellow Kitzia joins Springtide as our 2023–2024 BIPOC Research fellow, working closely with Senior Research Associate Nabil Tueme to understand how race and culture impact Gen Z’s transition into adulthood and how Gen Z youth make sense of their identities. Kitzia identifies as a
Dr. Jaclyn Doherty (she/her), Research Associate jaclyn (at) springtideresearch.org Dr. Doherty earned her PhD in psychology from City University of New York’s Graduate Center, CUNY, where her academic research centered around religious/spiritual identity in social spaces. She studied relationship maintenance between people who are religiously different, communication about religious and
Maddie (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (15 – Indiana) Favorite entertainment: Attending sporting events, watching Grey’s Anatomy Favorite dessert: Chocolate cake Place where I feel at home: I feel at home when I’m around people I know and trust and love such as family and friends. Unique talent or trait: I have
Guillermo (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (17 – Texas) Favorite entertainment: I absolutely love nonfiction books as well as documentaries and other abstract films. Favorite dessert: Definitely flan cake or tres leches cake, no doubt Place where I feel centered: I’ve always felt comforted with the idea of being around people who