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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.

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Current Student Fellows

2025-2026 Student Fellows on top row from left to right: Timothy Duffie, Jeaux Sant, Riji Levaci, and Isireli Vuetibau. Bottom row from left to right: Neelima Mungamuri, Britlyn Smith, Sam Rasmussen, Isabel Contreras Spencer, and Gwyneth Angel Valerio.

RFHD Advisory Board

Faculty advisors from the Faculty of Business & Government, Intercultural Peacebuilding, and Religion departments 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.

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Current Faculty Advisors

2025-2026 Faculty Advisors from left to right: Jennifer Kajiyama Tinkham, Aaron Shumway, David Whippy, and Patiola Thompson. Not pictured above is Rand Blimes.
  • Dr. Michael G. Murdock

    Dr. Troy Smith

RFHD Initiative

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