Rev. Donald Cook II combines his expertise in church management with ministry and social justice initiatives to help faith organizations improve their communities.

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

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

Rev. Frank Jackson, Jr. couples his experience in business and investment with his passion for community development.

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

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

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

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.

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