Meet the Team
RFHD Student Fellows
The RFHD Executive Committee—composed of BYUH student fellows—strives to fulfill the initiative's mission to foster the spread of religious liberty and protection of human dignity by educating students, alumni, and volunteers through events, conferences, and research.

Current Student Fellows
2024-2025 Student Fellows on top row from left to right: Riji Levaci, Jeaux Sant, Vilai Ilolahia, and Josh Tonga. Bottom row from left to right: Sam Rasmussen, Ayu Kartika Sari, Hannah Kola, and Isabel Contreras Spencer.
Former Fellows
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Josh Tonga
Hannah Kola -
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Fahina Lauti
Jane Sandberg
Soktheavy Phouk
Brock Bennett
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Taylor Nikolaus
Angela Morales
Sara Sharp
Oliva Damanu
Thomas Nebeker
Regina Shumway
Mila Stanley
Joseph Brown
Rachel Akana
RFHD Advisory Board
Professors and staff from the Faculty of Business & Government comprise the RFHD Advisory Board. They aim to support the initiative's mission and student fellow endeavors by offering associated coursework, unearthing fellowships and external opportunities, providing editorial advice, and extending project mentorships.

David Whippy

Patiola Thompson

Aaron Shumway

Jennifer Kajiyama Tinkham

Rand Blimes
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Dr. Michael G. Murdock
Dr. Troy Smith
