Board of Directors

Board of Directors

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Ryan, Chair

Board Member since 2022

Michigan

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James  Vice Chair

Board Member since 2024

Washington DC

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Shanti, Treasurer

Board Member since 2021

California

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Nadine, Secretary

Board Member since 2023

Utah

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Harry

Board Member since 2013

North Carolina

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Chinelle

Board Member since 2022

Washington DC

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Eric 

Board Member since 2024

New York

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Joey

Board Member since 2024

Washington DC

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Jessie 

Board Member since 2025

Connecticut

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David 

Board Member since 2025

California

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Owen

Board Member since 2025

Pennsylvania

Emily Shine (she/her) is originally from Wilmore, KY and now lives in Salt Lake City and is active in the secular community through groups like Recovering from Religion, where she co-directs the ambassador program. A graduate of Asbury University with a degree in accounting, she’s working in public accounting and plans to become a CPA. Emily has been involved with SSA since college and is excited to return as a board member.

Emily

Board Member since 2025

Utah

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Willie

Board Member since 2025

Nevada

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Asa

Board Member since 2025

California

 Get Involved!

Interested in becoming a Board Member or part of the National Leadership Council?

Email us at ssa@secularstudents.org for information regarding upcoming board vacancies.