FOR-USA is led by a diverse group of individual “defenders of peace,” who have come together as one fellowship, united in purpose. Whether organizing and leading a demonstration, advocating to change policies, providing financial support, or supporting our local chapters, each FOR-USA representative is dedicated to helping our members connect and take action to create permanent positive change.
meet our team
Staff
Ariel Gold
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Susan H. Smith, M.Ed.
Meredith Krashes Nicolich
Nicole Taylor
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Ethan Vesely-Flad
DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL ORGANIZING
Anthony Nicotera, J.D., D.S.W., L.S.W.
MISSION ADVANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL
Consultants
Rabia Terri Harris
FELLOWSHIP MAGAZINE EDITOR
The Rev. Jason Carson Wilson, M. Div.
FIELD ORGANIZING SUPPORT CONSULTANT
Marla Carter, M.S., CPA
CONTROLLER
Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler
SENIOR ADVISOR
Bill McGarvey
COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Fernando Ona, Ph.D., M.D., M.P.H., M.S.W., M.Div.
WINK FELLOW (2021-2022)
Pastor Tabatha Holley, M.Div.
WINK FELLOW (2022-2023)
2021 National council
Tom Wakley
MEMBER
Chrissy Stonebraker-Martinez, MEd
MEMBER
Linda Alvarado-Arce, MEd
MEMBER
The Rev. John Backe
MEMBER
Sherly Fabre
MEMBER
Ellen Lindeen, MaLit
MEMBER
Bethany Renata Loberg, MA-Conflict Transformation
CO-CHAIR
Paul Magno
MEMBER
Christopher Ney, M.Div.
CO-CHAIR
I just think that if one is going to preach nonviolence and one is going to advocate for nonviolence, one’s standard should be consistent.
– Ta-Nehisi Coates
We’re building a grassroots movement. Are you in?
