Soraya Ahyaudin directs the American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute at the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture.

Hebah Farrag manages the center’s research and evaluation projects while engaging in research focused on religion, social change and new spiritualties.

Richard Flory is a sociologist whose work focuses on religion and urban life, religious and cultural change, and youth and young adults.

Nalika Gajaweera is a cultural anthropologist specialized in Buddhism, transnationalism and ethics, with an area expertise in South Asia.

Tarra McNally is an anthropologist specializing in evaluation and global health.

Donald Miller focuses on global religious trends, genocides of the 20th century, and the role of religious NGOs in addressing issues of moral concern.

Jon Miller is a comparative sociologist and director of the international mission photography archive.

Rev. Cecil Murray works to ensure that the legacy of African American Church leaders pass on their years of experience to the next generation.

Napah Phyakul Quach manages CRCC’s contracts and grants as well as oversees operations.

Rev. Najuma Smith-Pollard combines her experience as a pastor and expertise as a community leader to train Murray Center Fellows.

Nick Street is a journalist covering religious change and innovation, Buddhism, Pentecostalism and LGBT issues.

Megan Sweas is a journalist specializing in social and economic justice issues and world religions.