SSA’s Statement on Accusations Regarding David Silverman

As executive director of the Secular Student Alliance, I am shocked and angry to hear about the accusations of sexual assault by David Silverman against a member of the Secular Student Alliance in 2012 and other women. The staff and members of the Board of Directors of the Secular Student Alliance fully support the courageous…

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SSA Welcomes Nicholas Benedict to the Board of Directors

Nicholas Benedict is a Chief Executive Officer and Board Director who is known for his ability to drive growth by creating new revenue streams and optimizing existing ones. His primary area of expertise is in digital marketing, supported by skills in strategy, service operations, and finance. He recently exited his last company in a trade…

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SSA welcomes Chris Johnson to the Board of Directors

Chris Johnson is a New York-based photographer and filmmaker. He received his undergraduate degree in film production (along with a minor in religious studies) from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. His photography has been seen in various outlets, including The New York Times. He is the author of the coffee table photography book, A Better Life: 100 Atheists…

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SSA welcomes David Garcia to the Board of Directors

David Garcia serves as the Director of Policy and Community Building at the Los Angeles LGBT Center and previously served as Executive Director for Michigan’s two largest LGBT Centers, Affirmations and The Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center. Dave first began his fight for LGBT equality after being fired from his position as the Community…

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