Andrea comes to On Being as Executive Assistant to Krista Tippett (Founder, President and CEO), providing vital administrative and logistical support. She has a background in events, hospitality and providing personal and administrative support for leaders in government, philanthropy and charitable foundations. Andrea graduated from University of Minnesota where she…

Tiffany is an Emmy Award-winning producer who uses her curiosity as a compass. Before joining On Being as Production Director, Tiffany spent the better part of a decade working at MSNBC in a variety of roles. While there, she coordinated the production of a nightly news program, covering everything from…

Annisa believes in the intersectionality of the creative mind with all of the bodies tenderness and delicacies. As a photographer, writer, poet, and creative, she clearly sees the need for art in this world- how it can completely dismantle someone’s perspective or allow people to push beyond boundaries and realities.…

Juliana is a researcher, interaction designer, group facilitator and strategist with a background in philosophy. She joins the On Being Project as the Director of Research and Prototyping and is excited to infuse her work with a spirit of experimentation and a sense of care for the On Being audience.…

Cameron joins The On Being Project as Digital Experience Manager. He explores how we bring people in and keep people returning to the meaningful questions we ask, the conversations we have, and all of their accompanying extensions. Before On Being, Cameron informed strategies and tactics at Purpose that…

Kayla is not intimidated by a commute, and developed a love for podcasts and audio stories in transit. She finds the moments moving between places to be ideal for thinking about life's oldest questions of how people live together and understand each other. Prior to joining On Being, Kayla supported…

Romy is drawn to organizations that demand we bring forth our curiosity, courage, and creativity. She joins The On Being Project as the head of experience & strategy, and is excited to help steward this beautiful and ambitious project as it continues to deepen its imprint in the world. Romy…

As Digital Chaplain, Amy Chatelaine serves as the central “listening organ” of On Being, creating and curating content that serve as doorways — into the rich archive of On Being’s offerings, and into the lives of our constellation of listeners. Amy’s formation for this unique role comes from a textured…

Matt Martinez is a senior producer at On Being Studios, producing radio shows and podcasts for On Being with Krista Tippett. Previously, he was Director of Content at KNKX Public Radio in Tacoma, WA. He also held a variety of positions at NPR in Washington, D.C., including Senior Producer for…

Growing up in a first-generation home, Ashley was driven by the question, “Where do we belong and how do we connect?” She has learned that it is when we generously care for one another and allow others to care for us that we find connections that help shape our purpose.…

Born and raised in Minnesota, April spent over a decade in New York City and Los Angeles studying and pursuing her love of performance. She returned to Minnesota in 2010 and has been supporting executives in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors ever since. April is thrilled to join the Civil…

Lillie Benowitz is a relationship weaver and space builder. She is energized by cultivating relationships on their own terms, creating containers for connection, and fostering innovative expressions of spiritual practice, ritual, and community. Lillie is the Pastoral Engagement Associate at The On Being Project where they nourish, accompany, and embolden…

Gautam is a longtime audiophile, consuming all things podcast- and music-related. Before joining the On Being Project, Gautam spent several years working for StoryCorps as a field producer, as he traveled, recorded, and archived stories for the national oral history project. Since then, he’s worked as an audio engineer and…

Ben Katt has spent over 15 years working at the intersection of spirituality, community, and social healing. After completing his M.Div, he moved to Seattle where he spent a decade launching and leading Awake, a contemplative-active faith community, and co-created the Aurora Commons, a supportive space for unhoused neighbors and…

In the role of Experience & Outreach Design Manager, Jhaleh is excited to work with groups and individuals in the ongoing practice of culture change and social healing. While previously working at StoryCorps, Jhaleh recorded living histories and facilitated audio documentary workshops for local and national projects. They have also…

Gretchen Honnold believes in the critical relationship between meaning-making and effective change-making. She has worked as an international nonviolence program coordinator, civil disobedience trainer, rapid-response and digital community organizer, and behind the front desk of her local YMCA. For the past decade, she has facilitated local and global community organizing…

Julie is a senior producer at On Being Studios, producing radio shows and podcasts for On Being with Krista Tippett. She grew up in Rochester, Minn., and her favorite day of the week was Tuesday – the day the bookmobile from the local public library stopped near her house. (She…

Growing up in a Buddhist, Taiwanese household in Texas, Kristin was always fascinated by the power of conversation to connect the many contrasting microcosms around her. She carried her curiosity for human experience to Chicago, where she studied political science at the University of Chicago and edited the campus's long-form…