We will be joined by Jake Via, the new organizer for the American Humanist Association. He will be talking about the new initiatives and other activities the AHA is doing to empower humanists across the country.
You can watch the meeting on our YouTube channel starting at 10 AM
The speaker will be joining us via Zoom and we will try to livestream it on our YouTube Channel. Questions and comments will be from those who attend in-person.
Also this is a change from our usual meeting place — we will be meeting at the Heatherdowns Branch Library Community Room B
Our Speaker
Jake Via
As the Organizing Director for the American Humanist Association, Jake Via is dedicated to building and mobilizing a strong grassroots network to advance humanist values across the country. With nearly two decades of experience in community engagement, program development, and leadership at the YMCA and Playworks, Jake has a deep understanding of how to bring people together around shared values.
A firm believer in the power of connection, Jake specializes in empowering individuals and local groups to take meaningful action, whether through community building, advocacy, or acts of service. He is currently leading efforts to expand and activate AHA’s membership base, ensuring humanists have a strong network and voice in their local communities and on the national level.
Jake holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Thomas Edison State University. He is passionate about the power of play, believing that shared play experiences foster empathy, strengthen communities, and break down barriers. Throughout his career, he has championed play as a tool for engagement, inclusion, and personal growth.
Jake lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his wife, Anabel, and their three dogs. When he’s not working to organize humanists, you can find him exploring new ideas, writing, or dreaming about sailing.
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