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Trainers, Theologians, and Leaders

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Brother Steve Jerbi, OEF

He/him

Director, Organizing for Mission Network

Communities where I organize or represent: I organize within the network. I also serve as a pastor at University Congregational UCC in Seattle and support local organizing efforts.


Favorite organizing saying: "all organizing is science fiction." -Adrienne Maree Brown


One random thing: I've been going to Phish concerts since last century.

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Rev. Sue Engh

She/her

Communities where I organize or represent:  Grace University Lutheran Church, ISAIAH of Minnesota
 

Favorite organizing saying: "When in doubt, form a team!"


One random thing: I’ll be serving as camp chaplain this summer at Outlaw Ranch in Custer South Dakota!

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    LaVeta Gilmore-Jones

    Based in Portland, OR

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      Chelsea Kadovitz

      She/her

      Shared Leadership Team

      Communities where I organize or represent: OFMN, SWCA Synod, Los Angeles Abortion Support Collective

      Favorite organizing saying: "Any autonomy, self-determination, and freedom that come at the cost of self-mutilation are falsely conceived. Liberation cannot mean liberation from corporeality." - Christopher Marmolejo


      One random thing: I am always game for a dance party.

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        Joey Lopez

        He/him

        Communities where I organize or represent: Church Council of Greater Seattle,
        Queen Ann UMC and broader UMC spaces
         

        Favorite organizing saying: “Relationships move at the speed of trust. But, social change moves at the speed of relationships.” - Rev. Jen Bailey (adapted from Steven Covey)
         

        One random thing: I technically lived as a monk for a year. (It is possible I am still a monk because I was never released from my “vows.”)

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          rev. dr. abby mohaupt

          She/her

          Shared Leadership Team

          Communities where I organize or represent: Presbyterian Church (USA), north side of Chicago, climate activists


          Favorite organizing saying: when you don't know what to do, schedule a one to one


          One random thing: I eat M&Ms in twos.

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            Rev. Kwame Pitts

            She/her

            Communities where I organize or represent: SOUL Chicago, CGN Buffalo


            Favorite organizing saying: Burning Shit Down.


            One random thing: My Ancestry I found out is my maternal lineage is from the Mandikia peoples of Senegal

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              Jaszy Segarra

              She/her

              Communities where I organize or represent: Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT)

              Favorite Organizing Saying: When it comes to outreach, just do it like Nike.

              One Random Thing: Oat milk lattes are the best!

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                Rev. Tuhina Verma-Rasche

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                Based in Greensboro, NC

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                  Brandon Wrencher

                  He/him

                  Shared Leadership Team

                  Communities where I organize or represent: local neighborhood associations


                  Favorite organizing saying: "Strong people don't need strong leaders." -Ella Baker

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                    Joey Ager

                    He/him

                    Shared Leadership Team

                    Communities where I organize or represent: Ecumenical communities in Washington state, through Design For Peace + SWWA ELCA

                     

                    Favorite organizing saying: Power is a product of relationship. 

                    One random thing: Iona is my happy place. 

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                      Rev. Susan Gaeta

                      She/her

                      Shared Leadership Team

                      Communities where I organize or represent:  New England Synod, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (Ayer, MA), Shalem Contemplatives of Color

                      Favorite organizing saying: "Have you done a one to one?"


                      One random thing: My hedgehog's name is Autumn.

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                        Rev. Denise Graves, DD, MPA, MASM, PhD

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                        Shared Leadership Team

                        Organizing Networks : PICO (People Improving Communities through Organizing), a multi-faith organizing non-profit organization founded by Jesuits; The MICAH Project (Health Care, Environment, Mass Incarceration, Blight Elimination) , WISC (The Wyandotte County Interfaith Organizing Project); The Louisiana State Organizing Project; The National Health Care Organizing Project; OVNV (International Black and Brown Organizing); The Congo Square Preservation Society; Peace Ministry

                        Organizing Sayings: The first revolution is internal; Small is beautiful; There are no permanent allies or permanent enemies;  People organize around their own self-interest; Listening to people is an act of love.

                        Randoms:  I am a 40 plus year roller skater, serves as the Chaplin, my skate name is “skatepeace” of the Skate Unit Krewe, we travelled about the country participating in multiple 3 day and night skate jams.
                         

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                          Rev. Joe Kim

                          He/him

                          Communities where I organize or represent: Bothell United Methodist Church


                          Favorite organizing saying: Power is a product of relationship


                          One random thing: I raise chickens in my backyard garden

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                            Sister Kelly Marciales

                            Based in Palmer, AK

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                              Rev. Clark Olson-Smith

                              He/him

                              Communities where I organize or represent: Zion Lutheran Church, Davenport, Iowa; local Gamaliel affiliate


                              Favorite organizing saying: It works if you work it.


                              One random thing: “love & justice are not two. without inner change, there can be no outer change; without collective change, no change matters.” --Rev. angel Kyodo williams’

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                                Rev. Anna Rieke

                                She/her

                                Communities To Which I am Accountable: St. John United Lutheran Church - Seattle (ELCA), Organizing for Mission Network, Sound Alliance (IAF)


                                Favorite Organizing Saying: "When you know your self interest, it's easier to direct your life...and it's a lot more fun." - Mary Gonzales 


                                One Random Thing: In high school, I was confronted by a cougar in the wilderness while hiking. I could almost pet them!

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                                  Bianca Vazquez

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                                  Based in Washington D.C.

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                                    Amber West

                                    She/her

                                    Communities where I organize or represent: Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT) 


                                    Favorite organizing saying: "A protest with permission is a parade" 


                                    One random thing: Star Wars > Star Trek 

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