What We Do

Speaking

Our speakers are experts on religious and worldview diversity, inclusion, conflict, and pluralism.

Adam Nicholas Phillips speaking at the 2025 Interfaith Leadership Summit in Chicago on August 8, 2025.

Our Speaking Offerings

At Interfaith America, our speakers offer decades of experience in addressing religious and worldview diversity, inclusion, conflict resolution, and pluralism. Our team has spoken at a wide range of venues—from government forums and college campuses to corporate settings and civic organizations.

Our speakers offer rich stories and insights drawn from years of programming for engagement across deep differences in higher education and beyond. Whether you’re hosting a conference, workshop, or community event, Interfaith America staff bring thought-provoking perspectives and practical expertise to every conversation.

Eboo Patel

Eboo Patel is a civic leader who believes that religious diversity is an essential and inspiring dimension of American democracy. Named “one of America’s best leaders” by U.S. News and World Report, Eboo is Founder and President of Interfaith America, the leading interfaith organization in the United States. He offers keynotes for corporations, civic organizations, campuses, and more.

Rachel Kleinfeld, Monica Guzma, Finale Doshi-Velez and Eboo Patel join for a “Lightning Talk: Why Pluralism Matters” during the 2024 Democracy Forum on Dec. 5, 2024, in Chicago. Photo courtesy of The Obama Foundation.

Interfaith America Senior Leadership

Interfaith America’s senior leaders are experts on religious and worldview diversity, inclusion, conflict, and pluralism. Click on a leader to learn more about them and their areas of expertise. To inquire about hosting Eboo Patel or Interfaith America senior leadership, reach out to Teri Simon at [email protected].

Eboo Patel

Founder and President

Adam Nicholas Phillips

Chief Executive Officer

Katie Bringman Baxter

Chief Impact Officer

Amber Hacker

Chief of External Affairs & CFO

Mary Ellen Giess

Chief Program Officer

Rebecca Russo

Vice President of Higher Education Strategy

Jenan Mohajir

Vice President of External Affairs

Todd Green

Senior Director of Campus Partnerships

Chris Crawford

Senior Director of Civic Strategies

Megan Johnson

Senior Director of Corporate Strategy

Suzanne Watts Henderson

Senior Director of Faith & Health

Work with Us

Interfaith America’s senior leaders are available for speaking engagements, trainings, media commentary, and more. To inquire about our services, reach out to Teri Simon at [email protected].

Featured Keynotes

Contact Us

To inquire about hosting Eboo Patel or Interfaith America senior leadership, reach out to Teri Simon.

Teri Simon

Senior Director of President’s Strategic Initiatives

Interfaith America

Defeat the things you do not love by building the things you do.

— Eboo Patel

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Let’s build an interfaith America, where people of all beliefs work together for the common good.