Meet the 2021-2022 Fellows
Bec Hett
Preferred pronouns: they/them
Position: Interfaith Values Fellows Coordinator
Primary major: Human Resource Management
Secondary major: Religious Studies
Why are you involved in interfaith work?
Interfaith is a beautiful encounter between people of various religious, spiritual and secular identities. When we all come to the table as our most authentic selves, we can leave with a better understanding of the world around us.
Leah Marisi
Preferred pronouns: she/they
Position: Outreach Director
Primary major: History with a concentration in Public History
Secondary major: Art with a concentration in Art History
Why are you involved in interfaith work?
I decided to work as an Interfaith Fellow because of my own religious upbringing and how that shaped my growth into different beliefs. I am continuing to learn in this amazing environment and I hope I can provide the same experience for our Stetson community.
Brianna Vash
Preferred pronouns: she/her
Position: Logistics Director
Primary major: Aquatic and Marine Biology
Secondary major: Religious Studies
Why are you involved in interfaith work?
I joined the Interfaith Values Fellows because I wanted to help foster a space on our campus in which individuals from secular, religious, and spiritual backgrounds can come together and be appreciated for their differences and their similarities.
I am inspired by the words of Jerry Zehr, author of The Peacemaker's Path: "There is a commonality in our faith traditions that can help us turn away from polarization and re-create a greater sense of community in which our differences are honored."
Mirant Vyas
Preferred pronouns: he/him
Position: Programming Director
Primary major: International Business
Why are you involved in interfaith work?
Interfaith work is important to me because it promotes a sense of togetherness and mutual respect within the community.