Brooke d. Lavelle, Ph.D. is Co-Founder of Courage of Care, a non0profit focused on nurturing a field of culture-change workers, or "relational facilitators," in the art of transformative gathering and community building to support the heart of our movements for justice and liberation. She is also Co-Editor of The Arrow Journal, a publication and podcast series that explores the relationship between politics, contemplative practice, and activism. She serves on the faculty of Union Theological Seminary, The Beacon for Democracy's fiscal sponsor.

Rabbi Mike Moskowitz is The Beacon for Democracy's Director of Scholarship and Multi-Faith Engagement. He is an esteemed global thought leader, prolific writer, and dynamic educator, widely recognized for his work at the intersection of faith, activism, and spiritual care, particularly in advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion within Orthodox Judaism. He presents The Beacon's ongoing classes and special programs, and travels the US and abroad for counseling, panels, lectures and classes that foster dialogue and deepen connections.

The Beacon for Democracy is an affiliated program of Union Theological Seminary, dedicated to building compassionate, justice-centered learning spaces.

Contemplative Theory and Practice

MULTI-FAITH LEADERS in CONVERSATION