WSCF-US Student Leadership Team

About the WSCF-US Student Leadership Team

The World Student Christian Federation-US (WSCF-US) invites undergraduate students, graduate students, and young adults (age 18-35) currently living in the U.S. to join the movement of Christian students and young adults around the world who are committed to living out their faith as agents for justice, healing, and liberation. Join us in our work to return to the roots of what it means to be a Christian and in our collective imagining and shaping of the future of the church in the U.S.

Over the course of the year, the WSCF-US Student Leadership Team will:

Build a community with one another that reflects the core WSCF-US values of radical inclusivity, global engagement, and a rootedness in the prophetic Biblical and theological traditions
Develop new leadership skills and experiences
Develop partnerships with Student Christian Movements around the world
Develop and lead programs around topics of students' interests, i.e. reproductive justice, queer theology, ecological justice, etc.
Help lead monthly global prayer gatherings
Attend monthly Student Leadership Team meetings via Zoom
Attend the WSCF-US Student Leadership Team Orientation & Commissioning (January 2024 via Zoom)
Attend the Spring 2024 Leadership Training & Planning Retreat (dates and location TBA)
Plan, organize, and lead the Fall 2024 WSCF-US National Student Conference (dates and location TBA)
Participate in and help spread the word about WSCF-US online and in-person programs

The application for the 2025 Student Leadership Team will open in October 2024.

2024 Student Leadership Team

Deidre Allen

Hello, I am Deidre Allen (she/hers), born on June 5, in Columbus, OH. I am a graduate of Central State University, a Historically Black University in Wilberforce, OH where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I am currently pursuing my Master of Divinity degree from Louisville Seminary while recruiting for a Young Adult Volunteer program and serving part-time as a Chaplain at a Senior facility in KY. I moved from Las Vegas, NV 2021, which I call my second home to further my education. While in Nevada, I spent a good amount of time outdoors hiking National and Local parks and participating in Faith ministry work related to holistic living. I co-taught and lead fitness courses for seniors, youth, and women in recovery and introduced people to hiking the great outdoors and mountains while continuing to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I look forward to learning more about Ecumenical spaces and how bringing others together of various backgrounds can expand the minds of people around them and grow in love, unity, peace, and truth.

Emerson Azcoitia

Hello good people my name is Emerson Azcoitia (they/them)! I live in Elmhurst, Illinois and I am studying Elementary Education at Elmhurst University. I also currently am studying to receive a minor in Dance Education! The body, movement, and creation are all central to me as a person and my theology. I also have the honor of serving as a Youth Leader at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church. In my free time I enjoy watching new TV shows, play puzzle games, and following creative projects. I look forward to meeting everyone!! Peace and Power <3

Emily Carle

Emily Carle (she/her) is a 3rd year Master of Divinity and Certificate in Christian Education student at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, but she calls Central CT and Western MA home. She is also a Member in Discernment with the United Church of Christ (UCC), and she serves as the Youth and Young Adult Pastor at St. Luke’s UCC in Jeffersonville, IN. Her theological framework is informed by a variety of sources including Womanist scholars, Henri Nouwen, Reiki principles, Tarot, A Course in Miracles, Palestinian liberation, and previous interfaith work. As part of the WSCF-US Student Leadership Team, Emily is looking forward to continuing her collaborative work with other justice-driven Christians to explore what it means to be a Jesus follower in a global 21st century context. For fun, she likes to watch sitcoms, read romance novels, find the best local spots for good food, and crochet scarves for friends and family.

Logan Crews

Hi all! My name is Logan Crews (he/him/she/her). I was born and raised in St. Louis Missouri and am currently a first-year Master of Divinity student at Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University. I recently graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio where I studied Earth System Science and French. In addition to these "official" areas of study, I spent much of my time doing journalism as the editor-in-chief of our campus newspaper. I am excited to be a part of the WSCF-US Student Leadership Team because of its commitment to justice and reconciliation among all people, bringing to life what Jesus first set in motion. I'm an avid reader, dancer, pianist, hiker, and I love learning new languages.

Grace Dearhamer

My name is Grace Dearhamer (she/her). I am currently living in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and attend Eureka College in Eureka, Illinois. I am studying psychology/sociology with a minor in philosophy/religion. I am looking forward to meeting the other members of the WSCF leadership team and sharing what we are all passionate about. I love spending time with my family and our four pets! I am currently a Starbucks barista, youth ministry intern, and tutor for the college. In my free time I love to watch holiday movies and stand up comedy.

Jonathan Favors-Grimes

I'm the Rev. Jonathan Favors-Grimes and my pronouns are He/Him/His. I currently live in Atlanta, GA with my family, but during the summer months, you can find me in Chicago which is where I lived also. During the Spring I enrolled back in school where I attend Full Sail University, I am currently studying Media Communications & Creative Writing. As a part of the WSCF-US Student Leadership Team, I am looking forward to making Ecumenical connections with like-minded student peers. I'm also looking forward to creating genuine friendships & networking partnerships for building intentional communities. When I'm not preaching, teaching, or taking care of my family, you might find me watching a good movie or tv show "particularly a Comedy", working in my garden, sewing quilts, drawing or doing some kind of art, traveling, and trying to find something sweet... "I have a sweet tooth".

Anthony Harris Jr.

My name is Anthony Harris Jr. I was born and raised in Memphis, TN. I am the youngest of three children. I was raised in the Church of God in Christ. I graduated from Morehouse College in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. I attended Drake University Law School and graduated with a J.D. in 2020. My legal experience includes clerking for the Ugandan Supreme Court and serving as a lawyer for its national prison system. I also clerked for the State of Iowa Supreme Court under the guidance of Supreme Court Justice Edward Mansfield. My area of legal expertise was International Human Rights Law. After leaving the legal field, during the fall of 2022 I enrolled in the Master of Divinity Program at Princeton Theological Seminary. My purpose in entering seminary was to grow deeper in my faith and further equip myself with the necessary skills to fight for peace, justice, and equality for all. Outside of my work, some of my hobbies include reading, writing, watching movies, listening to music, and traveling.

Aubrey Jackson

My name is Aubrey Jackson (they/them), and I'm currently a sophomore at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, where I'm majoring in English. I grew up in Dallas, and I love dancing, writing, and painting, but all forms of artistic expression have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I'm thrilled to be a student leader for WSCF, and be a part of a space that centers faith in such inclusive and beautifully radical ways.

DaShawn Jones

My name is DaShawn Jones, and I use he/him/his pronouns. I attend The Howard University in Washington, DC, where I study mathematics. I am originally from Clearwater, FL. I am most looking forward to the opportunities to build community while a part of the WSCF-US Student Leadership Team! I am so excited about the opportunities for growth as a leader, as a Christian, and as a person that will come alongside this great responsibility.

Fun-fact: I’m a bit of a Disney fanatic and musical theater nerd!

Claire Kim

Hello! My name is Claire Kim (she/hers), and I am a part of Church of All Nations in Minneapolis, MN, where I grew up and now lead our young adults ministry. This past June, I received my Masters of Divinity at our affiliate seminary Underground Seminary, where we are trying to decolonize our minds and bodies. I am excited to be a part of the WSCF-US Student Leadership Team to connect with and encourage other students passionate about their faith, discerning their vocation, and finding ways to advocate for the people and earth around them. In my free time, I like to read, craft, and listen to stand-up comedy.

Harley Dean Mathews

Greetings, my name is Harley Dean Mathews (he/him/his). I am in the last half of my Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Religion studies at Louisville Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. I serve as Student Pastor at Wall Street UMC in Jeffersonville, Indiana and am in the process of ordination. Much of my work has centered around multi-faith dialogue, contemplation, and the life of Thomas Merton. This includes being a member of the International Thomas Merton Society since 2020 and attending the 2023 conference as a Daggy Scholar. It is my intention to continue to engage with Merton in a variety of ways that encourage contemplation and action in the world. Being part of the WSCF-US Student Leadership Team means collaborating toward justice and compassion in a variety of contexts.

Munin Mundt

Hi! I'm Munin (they/them). I'm a third year electrical engineering student at Northeastern University, originally from St. Paul, MN. On campus, I play the oboe, am president of Open Table (the Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry), secretary of the Unitarian Universalists of Northeastern University, and help run and plan interfaith events, such as our annual interfaith retreat. I also work as an engineering tutor on campus! Aside from all this, I like to go on long walks, explore and get a bit lost, cook and bake for my friends. Exploring my faith feels like upheaving a stone in the back yard when I was little, and seeing all of the worms just underneath the surface of the dirt – messy and wonderful, teeming with life and possibilities. I look forward to continuing this exploration through the WSCF-US student leadership team.

Jolonnie (Jojo) Reed

Hello! I’m Jolonnie ( Jojo ) Reed. I use she/her pronouns. I am a 3rd year psychology and public health double major. I am also completing a Christian leadership certificate program at Shenandoah University. I’m originally from Manassas, Virginia. I am so excited to be a part of such an awesome group of leaders and I can’t wait to build new relationships with you all at our next conference! My hobbies include binge watching Netflix shows, listening to music and crocheting.

Fun fact: I raised 4 kittens in my dorm and I have a cat of my own named Obama.

Nathan Samayo

Nathan Samayo (any pronouns) was born in Guåhan and raised in Tacoma, Washington. He obtained his BA in Sociology, with minors in Mathematics and History at Seattle Pacific University, and his Master of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School where he studied religion and decolonial thought in the Pacific Islander diaspora. As a PhD student in the Religion and Society department at Princeton Theological Seminary, Nathan’s research focuses on the intersection of military technology, political ecology, and Oceanic (Pasifika) culture, epistemology and intellectual history. His primary interests are concerned with Oceanic cultural erasure and ecological catastrophe in light of 21st century technologies and U.S. military occupation. Nathan joined the WSCF-US Student Leadership Team because he values cross-cultural and intergenerational dialogue in order to work towards a more diverse, inclusive, and affirming world that reflects the bounty of God. When not working, Nathan likes to BBQ and bump Island reggae.