Dr. Angela Patterson (she/her), Head of Content & National Speaker angela (at) springtideresearch.org Dr. Angela Patterson is a media psychologist who specializes in technology’s effects on religious and spiritual development. A career communicator, Angela worked as a newspaper reporter and as a corporate/nonprofit communications professional for 13 years before earning
Brandon Wong, Research Intern Brandon Wong is a Research Intern who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with bachelor’s degrees in psychology and religion. Brandon is passionate about raising awareness of the lived experiences of those who have disaffiliated from religion, and he hopes working at Springtide will allow him to
Rachael Miller (she/her/hers), Digital Marketing Specialist Rachael is a digital strategist who manages Springtide’s social presence and develops strategies to amplify the reach of Springtide’s research findings. Rachael aims to always listen and learn, and to use that knowledge to contribute positively to the world. Before Springtide, Rachael lived in Prague,
Anna, Research Intern Anna joins Springtide as a research intern, working closely with Associate Researcher Nabil Tueme to expand Springtide’s research on Gen Z & Diversity, with a special focus on race, religion and mental health. During her internship, Anna hopes to better understand how race influences religious identity and produce knowledge that makes an impact on real people.
Hannah, Research Intern Hannah joins Springtide as a research intern, working closely with Associate Researcher Nabil Tueme to expand Springtide’s research on Gen Z & Diversity, with a special focus on race, religion, and mental health. During her internship, Hannah hopes to help produce research in these areas and deliver insights that can provide better care
Ivan joins Springtide as a community engagement intern, working closely with Marte Aboagye to create spaces to understand the lives of young people and help them grow and thrive. During his internship, Ivan hopes to gain a better understanding of the inner and outer lives of young people while honing
Dr. Kameelah Mu’Min Rashad (she/her), Research Advisory Board Kameelah is a sought-after psychologist, speaker, and expert on the intersection of race, faith, identity, mental health, racial trauma and healing, and community wellness. She is the Founding President of Muslim Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healing and emotional
John DeCostanza Jr., DMin (he/him/his), Research Advisory Board As the Assistant Vice President for Mission & Ministry, John has spent nearly a decade ministering to the students, faculty, and staff at Dominican University, a Catholic, Hispanic-Serving Institution (CHSI) just outside Chicago. There he collaborates with student leaders and professional ministers
Marcie Alvis-Walker (she/her), Research Advisory Board Marcie Alvis-Walker is a writer and the creator of the blog and Instagram feed, Black Coffee with White Friends and the author of Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir in Essays. Her goal in life is “to be the voice of my unheard ancestors by
Dr. Kursat Ozenc (he/him/his), Research Advisory Board Kursat is a designer, educator, and author. He is Vice President of Design at JPMorgan Chase & Co., specializing in design strategy, user experience, and product design. Kursat teaches classes on organizational culture at Stanford University’s d.school and writes about work, rituals, and