Please welcome Meredith Whitnah, Ph.D., who will take over as SSSR's Executive Officer starting September 2, 2025. Meredith has an M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Notre Dame. A long time member of SSSR with extensive administrative experience, she studies the role of religion in supporting or challenging inequality and violence. We thank our outgoing Executive Officer, Karen Hutchison, CAE, M.A., for her years of service and contributions to SSSR.