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Don Hutchinson

Don Hutchinson is a graduate of Queen’s University and the University of British Columbia Law School. Following service with The Salvation Army and World Vision Canada, Don spent 7.5 years as Vice-President, General Legal Counsel with The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) and Director of the EFC’s Centre for Faith and Public Life. Most recently, he served as interim National Director and CEO for the Canadian Bible Society. He has served on the boards of several local and national charities. Don has made multiple appearances before committees of Parliament and the Ontario Legislative Assembly, and the Supreme Court of Canada. An avid motorcyclist, Don was vice-chair of the Society of Ottawa Area Riders and has been featured in motorcycle safety videos and media interviews.

Nick Int Hout

Nick In't Hout lives in Redlands, CA with his wife Julie and their 4 kids, where they're continually having to explain the apostrophe in their last name. They love to play games, cook, take walks, and meet new friends. Nick is a pastor at the River Christian Reformed Church, a community committed to seeing God's love flow through the Inland Empire. Find him on Twitter: @nickinthout, Instagram: @nickinthout, and Facebook: Nick In't Hout.

Matthew J Tuininga

Matthew J Tuininga is the assistant professor of moral theology at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids. He is the author of Calvin's Political Theology and the Public Engagement of the Church: Christ's Two Kingdoms (Cambridge University Press, 2017). A regular speaker and preacher, you can follow him and his writing at www.matthewtuininga.wordpress.com.

LeMarr Jackson

LeMarr Jackson is the Director of Youth Ministry at Madison Square Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Griffin Jackson

Griffin Jackson is an editor and digital designer at the Chicago Tribune. He is a graduate of Calvin College and the University of Chicago's Committee on International Relations. Griffin is interested in stirring interfaith and intercultural relationships, particularly in the Middle East, and blogs about such interests, along with other matters of faith and culture, at griffinpauljackson.com. 

Karen Jacobi

Karen Jacobi is a member, and currently a deacon, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Saskatoon, SK. She is a stay-at-home mom to her 7 year old twin daughters and 5 year old son. She lives with her children and husband on a dairy farm north of Saskatoon. Karen has been involved with the Freedom Challenge since 2014, and is excited to be learning about other ways to engage in issues of social justice. 

If you'd like to contact Karen, you can reach her at karen.jacobi.omc@gmail.com. 

Adrian Jacobs

Adrian Jacobs Ganosono (Gah-nuh’-sun-noh) of the Turtle Clan, Cayuga Nation of the Six Nations Haudenosaunee (Hoh’-den-noh-show’-nee) Confederacy at Grand River Territory, ON. Adrian is the father of five and grandfather of two grandsons and one granddaughter. He lives on the Dish with One Spoon territory as Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation. He is an educator in the areas of Indigenous history, culture and contemporary issues. He networks with Indigenous leaders, knowledge keepers, and elders in Canada, the US, and internationally.

Shannon Jammal-Hollemans

Shannon Jammal-Hollemans is a married mother of three with a Master in Divinity from Calvin Theological Seminary. Shannon is a member of Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Molly Jasinski

Molly Jasinski is the Christian Reformed Office of Social Justice's social media organizer for 2017-2018.

Carissa Johnson

Carissa has a MA from the university of Waterloo and studied Indigenous youth's recreation patterns. After graduate school, she worked for an organization that helped at-risk children and youth. She is now a stay-at-home mom in Waterloo, Ontario to her daughter. She is an active member in her church and community, most recently as part of a small group that has weekly potluck meals with newcomers to Canada.

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