Pádraig grew up in Cork, on the south coast of Ireland listening to the radio, reading poetry and wishing he could share Wonder Woman’s superpowers. After school he had a nomadic decade before settling in Belfast. He has degrees in Theology — with particular attention to narrative and public theology…

Christiane is The On Being Project’s senior manager of editorial operations, overseeing content flow and development for our community. Before joining On Being, she was the managing editor of Texas Monthly, where she led editorial operations and story production for the organization. Before that, she served as the company's director…

Srinija Srinivasan is co-founder of Loove, a developing music venture designed to demonstrate how commerce and technology can be guided by artistic values rather than letting our culture be led by market values. An accidental tech exec, Srinija joined Yahoo! in 1995 as one of their first five employees and…

Konda Mason is the co-founder and CEO of Impact Hub Oakland, a beautiful inspiring co-working space supporting and connecting socially engaged changemakers and social entrepreneurs in creating community and bringing their projects to life as they create a better world. Konda uses permaculture design principles, sustainable business practices, yoga, storytelling,…

Jay Cowles is a former media company executive and owner, with a long history of community engagement and entrepreneurial interests. As chairman of Cowles Media Company, he led the family owners and board of directors during the 1990s, until the sale of the company (and Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper) in…

Nicole was born and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota. She studied Psychology and Kinesiology at University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, earning a B.S. degree. Although she wasn’t seeking an assistant position after graduating, her skills led her that way. She accepted a job in California working in the music/entertainment business, where…

Colleen ensures our nonprofit operations empower and support a thriving, sustainable organization. She guides our work in human resources, financial management, philanthropic fundraising, business development and administration, and hospitality. She’s inspired by the array of people who express deep appreciation for the influence On Being has in their lives, and…

Zack was born in Winnipeg, Canada, and at the age of four his family moved to the much warmer climate of Bemidji, Minnesota. Friendship and his ears brought him to Minneapolis in his twenties to absorb as much music and art as he could. His love of listening and learning…

Krista Tippett is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, a National Humanities Medalist, and a New York Times bestselling author. She grew up in a small town in Oklahoma, attended Brown University, and became a journalist and diplomat in Cold War Berlin. She then lived in Spain and England before seeking a Master of…

Serri Graslie is applying the lens of “experience” to the On Being Project’s work in order to deepen and cultivate new relationships. As the executive director of Community & Design, she leads content and engagement strategy across mediums, including this website and social media. Serri grew up in South Dakota…

As a Vietnamese Seattle native, coffee naturally runs through Lilian’s blood. She graduated from Macalester College, where she received her B.A. in international studies with a double minor in anthropology and Japanese. Wildly curious and energized, she is passionate about merging her design thinking with her academic interests, as a…

Profit is one part passion, one part entrepreneur, and two parts of a Nigerian heritage that makes him the man of service he is today. He received his B.S. in Business and Marketing and minor in Management from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Prior to joining On Being, Profit…

Suzette graduated with a degree in marketing and management from Mankato State University. Prior to On Being, she held positions in sales, recruiting, and management. She enjoys golf, reading and more reading, coffee and more coffee, skiing, long walks, and hiking in northern Minnesota. Her greatest joy is gathering friends…

Eddie Gonzalez has a keen interest in the healing power of communal creativity and the dance between inner and outer life, the stories we tell ourselves and the stories we tell each other. He joins On Being Project after a decade of work around stories and spiritual care, most recently…

is the co-founder of Sacred Design Lab. She was also the first Director of Strategy as part of the Impact Lab here at the On Being Project. An ordained Unitarian Universalist minister, Sue is the co-author, with colleagues Angie Thurston and Casper ter Kuile, of Design for the…

Bethany agitates with love, hopes radically, and is fiercely passionate about creating an equitable future that includes us all. Prior to joining On Being, Bethany spent 12 years in advertising, most recently as the head of strategy at an agency known for its cutting edge technology work. Though out of…

Erin is the creative director at On Being Studios, leading the art department in any and all organizational pursuits. As a graphic designer and art director, she is a seasoned image-maker, translating the essence of On Being's audio/digital offerings into precise and beautiful visuals. Prior to her role at The…

With a passion for the tangible brand experience, Laurén cut her teeth in the advertising industry, gaining exposure in human resources, process implementation, and event production. Laurén’s hard work and “passion for compassion” was recognized by AdFed’s list of standouts: 32 Under 32. She received her bachelor’s degree in advertising…