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. Hannah Evans (she/her), Research Associate & National Speaker hannah (at) springtideresearch.org Dr. Hannah Evans is a sociologist who studies the intersections of race/ethnicity, religion, and organizations. Prior to joining Springtide, Hannah earned her PhD in Sociology from Baylor University and served as a postdoctoral fellow with the Hartford Institute
Dr. Nabil Tueme (she/her), Senior Research Associate Nabil Tueme holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Connecticut and is a sociologist and Senior Associate Researcher at Springtide Research Institute. Her research focuses on the spiritual lives of Latino young people and other young Black, Indigenous, People of Color.
Steven Ellair (he/him/his), National Speaker Steven Ellair has a special passion for bringing faith and meaning to life for young people. He has been involved in religious education for over 30 years and has served as a Catholic school teacher, parish catechist, youth minister, and Archdiocesan educational consultant. Steven has
Members of our Springtide Ambassadors Program also participate in select speaking engagements. These young people further enliven our research by sharing their own stories, perspectives, and experiences, typically on panels or in facilitated public conversations. The discussions are often held virtually but can be in person, depending on location. If
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
Anna (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (21 – Minnesota) Favorite entertainment: New Girl Favorite dessert: Ice cream Place where I feel centered: Anywhere up high . . . mountains, trees, roofs, etc. 🙂 Unique talent or trait: My organization systems are incredibly complex and detailed but completely incomprehensible to anyone else. Dream