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"That my flesh may be a living poem."Process, postructuralist, and theo-poetician...nuyorican, journeying the earth and the stars...

Brendan Graham Dempsey is a writer, poet, farmer, and the director of Sky Meadow Institute, an organization dedicated to promoting systems-based thinking about the things that matter most.

Catherine Keller practices theology as a relation between ancient hints of ultimacy and current matters of urgency. As the George T. Cobb Professor of Constructive Theology in the Theological School and Graduate Division of Religion of Drew University, she teaches courses in process, political, and ecological theology. Within and beyond Christian conversation, she has all along mobilized the transdisciplinary potential of feminist, philosophical, and pluralist intersections with religion.

Germane Marvel is a dynamic and multifaceted artist based in East London, renowned for his work as a writer, musician, and facilitator. As the MC and host of Orii Jam, a leading freestyle jazz event, and an integral member of the South East London collective Steam Down, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the city's live music culture. Beyond his musical contributions, Germane is an energy worker and philosopher, delving into the intersections of art, science, and philosophy through the lens of Black Meta-Modernism. His creative versatility extends to co-authoring a beatbox musical adapted for the BBC, as well as engaging in thought-provoking philosophical writing. In 2024, he released his single "Long Time Ago," further demonstrating his evolving and dynamic musical style. Continuously pushing artistic boundaries, Germane remains a driving force in London's creative scene, inspiring audiences through his innovative performances and transformative artistic vision.

Dr. Philip Butler is the Iliff Professor, a distinguished Black posthuman scholar specializing in Neuroscience, Technology, Spirituality, and Race. Known for elevating and innovating thought in these fields, he is a futurist at heart. Dr. Butler is also the creator of @seekr_bot, pioneering new dialogues and explorations at the intersection of science, spirituality, and technology.

Rev. Dr. Traci C. West is a distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics and African American Studies at Drew University Theological School in Madison, NJ. She earned her BA from Yale University in New Haven, CT, her MDiv. from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA, and her PhD from Union Theological Seminary in New York, NY. Dr. West is renowned for her impactful scholarship, including seminal works such as "Solidarity and Defiant Spirituality: Africana Lessons on Religion, Racism, and Ending Gender Violence" (NYU Press, 2019), "Disruptive Christian Ethics: When Racism and Women's Lives Matter" (Westminster John Knox Press, 2006), and "Wounds of the Spirit: Black Women, Violence, and Resistance Ethics" (NYU Press, 1999). She has also edited volumes like "Our Family Values: Same-sex Marriage and Religion" (Praeger, 2006) and authored numerous articles and book chapters on sexual, gender, and racial justice, as well as clergy ethics. In addition to her academic contributions, Dr. West has held leadership roles on the editorial boards of prominent journals, including the Journal for the Society of Christian Ethics and the Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion. She has served on the Society of Christian Ethics Professional Conduct Committee and the editorial board of T&T Clark Studies in Social Ethics, Ethnography, and Theology. Dr. West is an ordained elder in the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) and has actively engaged in church and community leadership. Her advocacy includes testifying for marriage equality before the New Jersey state legislature, participating in protests for LGBTQ equality at the General Conference of the UMC, and receiving awards like Auburn Seminary’s Walter Wink Scholar-Activist award and CONNECT’s Peace and Justice Award. Originally from Stamford, Connecticut, Dr. West now resides in New Jersey, where her commitment to social justice continues to shape her teaching, scholarship, and community engagement.