Brother Steve Jerbi, OEF

he/him
Director of OFMN

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.

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!

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

Mama Denise (she, us , all)

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

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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.

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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.
 

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

Sister Kelly Marciales

she/they

Based in Palmer, AK

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’

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.

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One Random Thing: Oat milk lattes are the best!

Rev. Tuhina Verma-Rasche

she/her

Based in Greensboro, NC

Joey Ager

he/him

OFMN 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. 

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One random thing: Iona is my happy place. 

LaVeta Gilmore-Jones

she/her
OFMN Shared Leadership Team

Based in Portland, OR

Chelsea Kadovitz Gallen

she/her
OFMN Shared Leadership Team

Based in Los Angeles, CA

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.”)

Dr. abby mohaupt

she/hers
OFMN Shared Leadership Team

Based in Chicago, IL

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!

Bianca Vazquez

she/her

Based in Washington D.C.

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