Nnenna Onwukwe is a creative aficionado with a background in non-profit content management. As a DC native, Nnenna has first-hand knowledge about how vital progressive campaigns and community activism are. Nnenna is a strong advocate for LGBTQIA+, women, and non-theists rights.

Nnenna enjoys baking gluten-free treats, rock climbing in local gyms, trying out strategic board games, exploring local museum exhibits, and traveling the world.

Theistnormativity

In this talk, Dr. Kristina M. Lee draws academic work in social movement theory to break down the range of actions that emerge within movements—from moderate legislative engagement to mass protests, charity work to dramatized demonstrations, and civil disobedience to uncivil obedience. She highlights how successful movements often require a combination of these approaches and invites attendees and encourages attendees to reflect on the forms of activism they are most drawn to and why.

Dr. Kristina M. Lee is an Assistant Professor in Communication Studies at the University of South Dakota. Her research focuses on the intersection of religious and political rhetoric with a particular interest in Christian nationalism and atheist experiences. Her recent publications include "Playing Devil’s Advocate: The Satanic Temple’s Use of Direct and Indirect Blasphemy as a Form of Uncivil Obedience" and “In God We Trust?”: Christian Nationalists’ Establishment and Use of Theistnormative Legislation."

Chelsea Lee Byers was elected to the City Council in November 2022 and became Mayor in January 2025. Her priorities include social service delivery, climate-change mitigation strategies, and emergency resiliency efforts; creating more affordable housing and resources for renters; enhancing the streetscape for improved pedestrian and cycling experiences while reducing vehicle-dependency; and community building and policy implementation to ensure an inclusive community for all.

This team of Interfaith Ambassadors works together to understand and engage religious diversity on campus, in their own communities, and in the world. Ambassadors actively foster interfaith community with curiosity about the lived experiences of people with diverse religious, spiritual, and philosophical identities and create spaces to facilitate learning, dialogue and action.

Herding Cats with an Atheist Community Organizer

Evan Clark is an award-winning atheist community organizer with over 16 years experience tinkering with secular communities. He is currently the Executive Director of Atheists United in Los Angeles, CA, the Southern California State Director for American Atheists, and a Board Member for the American Humanist Association.

Evan was previously the Creative Director at Spectrum Experience LLC, North American Coordinator for Young Humanists International, Chair of the Secular Student Alliance Board of Directors, co-host of the Humanist Experience podcast, co-founder of the Humanist Community of Ventura County, and President of the Secular Student Alliance at California Lutheran University.