Board of Directors
Kate Becker
Secretary
Kate Becker (she/her) grew up at Faith Mennonite Church in Newton, KS and currently resides in Washington DC. She received degrees in physics and math from Bethel College, a master of arts in theological studies at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, and a master of arts in international science and technology policy from George Washington University. She has held positions at the Kansas Cosmosphere and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and currently serves as the Executive Officer for NASA's Earth Science Division. Contributing as a member of close-knit, high-functioning teams is her driving motivation.
Irvin Heishman​
Vice Chair
Irvin Heishman (he/him) has been on an adventure of faith that began with his early spiritual formation in the Mennonite Church and continues in the joy of serving as co-pastor of the West Charleston Church of the Brethren in Tipp City, OH. His journey includes walking with the First Church of the Brethren (Harrisburg, PA) as it reimagined and transformed itself into a vibrant multicultural congregation and as it developed Brethren Housing Association, a non-profit serving homeless women and children. He learned to speak Spanish while serving as a mission coordinator for eight years in the Dominican Republic. His current congregation walked with him as he came out as gay later in life while at the same time embracing its identity as a multilingual and affirming congregation. Irv’s family, including his two adorable grandchildren, live in Virginia.
Devin Dixon-Rosario
Board Member
Devin Dixon Rosario (he/him) was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where he has been a part of Harrisburg First Church of The Brethren since he was 8 years old. Over the past two years, Devin has worked as the Office Manager for Harrisburg First Church and the LGBTQ+ Justice Intern for On Earth Peace. More recently, Devin has accepted the position of Ministries Director for bcmPEACE and the Anti-Racism/Anti-Opression fellowship for On Earth Peace. Through his internship, Devin is grateful for the lifelong connections he has made with churches and organizations such as the Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBTQ+ interests where he has now joined the board! Finding a passion for ministry, he is committed to being a continuous learner and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the church and beyond. Currently, Devin is completing the last semester of his associate's degree in Business with plans to pursue his bachelor's degree in Psychology later this year.
Clayton Gladish
Board Chair
Clayton Gladish (he/him) has a curious mind, compassionate heart, and practical spirit. These come in handy as part of the pastoral team at Silverwood Mennonite in Goshen, IN. Clayton grew up in British Columbia, found faith in his young adult life, and chose Anabaptism/Mennonites as his spiritual family. Though he initially resisted the call into pastoral ministry, he cannot imagine life any other way—what else does one do with two degrees in biblical studies? Even after coming out as gay in 2021, he knew that ministering with those who strive for inclusion and justice was the next step in his calling.
Blake Miller
Treasurer
Blake Miller (he/him) grew up as a Mennonite pastor's kid and missionary kid in Turkey before finishing high school in Goshen, Indiana. After receiving a degree in social work, he held administrative social work roles at a nonprofit providing housing and services to seniors. Blake is currently pursuing his Master's in Social Work from The Ohio State University. Blake is a member of Columbus Mennonite Church in Columbus, Ohio where he lives with his husband, Brendan, and rescue pup, Korva. Together, they enjoy travelling internationally and are working towards visiting all US National Parks.
Jonny Rashid
Board Member
Jonny Rashid (he/him) serves as pastor for West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship. He serves on Mennonite Action national team, is on the steering committee for the Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities and the Philadelphia Alliance for Peace and Justice for Palestinians. He writes for Anabaptist World, wrote Jesus Takes A Side, and is a DMin student at Eastern Mennonite University.