Upcoming Events
Living Faith: Teresa Tobin, Professor/Author
Dr. Theresa W. Tobin is Professor of Philosophy at Marquette University, where she directs the university’s prison education initiative, the Education Preparedness Program (EPP). She teaches and conducts research in ethics, gender, sexuality, and the emotions, and is co-author with Dr. Dawne Moon of Choosing Love: What LGBTQ+ Christians Can Teach Us All About Relationship, Inclusion, and Justice (Oxford 2025). She is also a spouse and the parent of twins. When she’s not doing philosophy, she enjoys long walks in nature, paddleboarding with her kiddos, and sharing good food with good friends.
Living Faith with Pardeep Singh Kaleka
Clinical Director at Mental Health America–Wisconsin, a senior anti-hate advocate, and co-author of The Gift of Our Wounds. After losing his father in the 2012 Oak Creek Sikh Temple attack, he became a leading voice for community healing, resilience, and faith. With over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, education, mental health, and supporting hate-crime survivors, Pardeep has served with the U.S. Department of Justice–CRS and led the Interfaith Conference. He specializes in communal trauma and helps public health professionals, educators, and law enforcement develop community-oriented strategies to address conflict, hate, and rising targeted violence.
Living Faith with Abigail Andrietsch
Abby Andrietsch is CEO at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (“Aug Prep”; augprep.org), a K4-12 Christian school on Milwaukee’s south side founded in 2017. Serving over 2,350 students today, Aug Prep’s vision is to develop its students to be leaders of tomorrow known by their strength of character, courage, intellect, impactful contributions and their faith. Aug Prep is launching a second K4-12 campus on Milwaukee’s north side in fall 2026.
Prior to joining Aug Prep in 2019, Andrietsch served as the co-founder and executive director of Schools That Can Milwaukee (now City Forward Collective) for eight years. She has also served in leadership positions at Husco as well as the Doris & Donald Fisher Fund.
Abby is a graduate of the University of Virginia and has an M.B.A and M.Ed. from Stanford University. She serves on the boards of All-In Milwaukee and Aug Prep. She and her family are active participants at Epikos church. Abby lives in the Milwaukee area with her husband Omar and two daughters, both of whom are proud Aug Prep Lions!
Living Faith: Jamila Riley, artist
Jamila Riley is a visionary, creative, entrepreneur, and community builder whose work beautifully blends faith, fashion, and purpose. As the founder of J. Riley, she has spent over a decade building a standout brand known for her signature handcrafted crochet earrings—each piece uniquely designed and made by her own hands, reflecting both artistry and intention.
But Jamila’s impact goes far beyond what she creates. She is a style curator, storyteller, and teacher who uses thrifting, fashion, and creativity to help women see beauty in what already exists—and more importantly, within themselves. Through her work and her presence, she empowers women to show up boldly, confidently, and authentically. Rooted deeply in her faith, Jamila is passionate about encouraging women, building community, and creating spaces where transformation can take place. She is also a devoted wife, mother, and caregiver—roles she carries with grace, resilience, and strength. Jamila’s life is a testament to what happens when creativity meets discipline, and faith meets action.
Living Faith: Amar Peterman
Join us for a conversation with Amar Peterman, author of Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local.
Living Faith: Caitlin Cullen
Join us for a conversation with Caitlin Cullen of Kinship Community Food Center.
Living Faith: Bethany and Rodney Sanchez
Join us for a discussion with Bethany and Rodney Sanchez of Tender Shoot of Joy.