Mary Kathryn serves as the Director of Student and Early Career Engagement with the Center for Public Justice. Her passion for flourishing communities, especially in her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, drew her to public service. After graduating from Wheaton College (IL), she worked on Capitol Hill. She most recently served in the Office of Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), and additionally worked with the House Committee on Administration and the Office of Senator Bob Casey (PA). She is getting married in April to a fellow running enthusiast from Vermont. 

Girien Salazar (pronounced “Gideon”) is the Director of Faith-Based Policy and Research at the Center for Public Justice (CPJ). Girien’s non-profit leadership experience includes roles as Executive Director of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), Director of Development at The Philos Project, Director of Development at Nelson University, and service on non-profit, local, and state boards such as the Latin American Heritage Society, San Antonio Parks and Recreation, and OneStar National Service Commission Board in Texas.

Girien holds a Bachelor of Science in Church Ministry and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Nelson University and is completing his Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies at Dallas Baptist University. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served eight years as a Religious Programs Specialist and was honorably discharged at the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class.

Mikala Jansen works as a CPA and small business owner in Tucson, Arizona.

David Koyzis a Global Scholar with Global Scholars Canada and has a PhD in government and international studies from the University of Notre Dame.

Amy Vitale has served as Government Affairs Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty since 2016.