Greg Mitchell is a public affairs professional who has been working in or around governments since 1991, having cut his political teeth running successful congressional campaigns for Congressmen Carlos J. Moorhead and James E. Rogan in California, serving as Chief of Staff to Rogan in Washington, DC, and running the Internet Campaign for a statewide ballot initiative for school vouchers.

Nadine is the President of the IRF Secretariat, an international organization focused on building infrastructure to support the religious freedom movement globally, running the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable in Washington, DC and in over 30 countries globally. She also serves as a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center. In May 2022, Nadine finished her second term as a White House appointee on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), serving her last year as Chair.

Kaylee has six years of experience working in the non-profit sector, advocating for orphans, persons with disabilities, refugees, immigrants, women, and religious groups. She currently directs the International Religious Freedom Roundtable as the Global Operations Director at IRF Secretariat. Kaylee recently concluded her four years at the Institute for Global Engagement’s Center for Women, Faith & Leadership, where she traveled to Uzbekistan, Jordan, Norway, and South Africa, providing peace-building and leadership development workshops for multi-faith women’s groups.

Bishop Dr. Paul Murray is a founding board member of the IRF Secretariat and serves as their Vice Chairman and Treasurer. In addition, he is the chairman of the Regional Council. A passionate advocate for religious freedom and human rights, Murray is a regular presenter on international program panels and a conference speaker addressing religious freedom attacks, global challenges, and religious liberty violations domestically.

Simran Stuelpnagel is a management consultant and corporate strategy executive. He was the SVP for Akal Security, a Sikh-owned firm, which became the largest employer of retired American police officers and largest PMC in the US — while members of many faiths could not serve in uniform with their religious articles intact. Akal protected U.S. government interests in more than 350 American cities and 120 countries, and in his final year, Simran won $220M in federal direct contracts. He initiated the effort that led to the DC Metropolitan Police to become the first major US police department to allow Sikhs, Jews, Rastafarians and others to serve in uniform without compromising their faith.

Charmaine Hedding, Senior Advisor for Global Strategy & Development, brings over two decades of expertise in international development management. A relentless advocate for religious freedom, she is dedicated to protecting persecuted minorities and fostering understanding among diverse communities. With a background in the business sector, Charmaine emphasizes sustainable programming, including economic revitalization for survivors of genocide and trafficking.

Sharyn Runyon brings over three decades’ experience in administration and corporate and non-profit public relations. Her expertise encompasses various facets of PR work, including media handling, campaign strategies, crisis communications, and event planning. With her certification in diplomatic protocol, she brings a refined touch to her work, excelling in writing, video interviews, editing, and still photography.