TEAMMeet the Everyday
Meet the Everyday
Peacemakers behind Pax
Drew Jackson
COFOUNDER
Drew was introduced to the movement by his Mom at the age of 7, but it wasn't until his college years that he began to truly understand what it meant to participate in the movement. Drew finds Pax by reading, writing poetry, and watching the 76ers. He holds his B.A. in Political Science (International Relations) from the University of Chicago, as well as his M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Drew is the co-founding pastor of Hope East Village in New York City at which he currently serves, is deeply engaged in anti-racism work, primarily in church contexts, and is actively involved with the work of peacemaking and multi-faith coalition building for the common good, both nationally and internationally. Drew and his wife Genay have twin daughters, Zora and Suhaila, and they currently live in Lower Manhattan.
Josh Buck
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Josh joined the movement in 2004 when he was compelled to follow Jesus after coming to the accept the resurrection of Jesus as a historical fact. Josh finds Pax by studying late at night, reading, listening to music, and trying to empower those around him. He has a B.A. in Biblical studies, M.A. in Ministry, and is working on a P.h.D. in Intercultural Studies. He is an adjunct professor at Eternity Bible College, was the co-founding pastor of Antioch of Los Angeles, and is co-founder of an after-school arts program in L.A. called AMP Los Angeles. His wife Sarswatie and three kids (Aahana, Anaia, & Azariah) all live in South Bend, Indiana.
Mondo Scott
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Mondo joined the movement through the love and witness of a small Pentecostal church during his youth. He finds PAX at the intersection of the spiritual and creative which usually culminates in taking solo sabbath road trips with his camera and a few rolls of 35mm film. He has a B.A in Biblical Studies, and aside from PAX, he volunteers on the Pastoral team at Ecclesia Hollywood and serves as a volunteer Board Member and photography instructor at AMP Los Angeles, an after-school arts program. Mondo is married to his BFF, Salena and together they are raising their Gen Z daughter (Selah) to be a radical follower of Jesus in the 21st century. They all live, work and play in Los Angeles, California.
Michelle Reyes
CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Michelle joined the movement, by God’s grace, as a young Indian American girl in the suburbs of Minnesota. She is a seeker of Pax and is finding it more and more these days both in person and online in like-minded communities of color, where culture and faith are celebrated side by side. Michelle holds a Ph.D in Germanic Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is the co-church planter of Hope Community Church in Austin, TX as well as the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, and is deeply engaged with anti-racist work and building lasting connections across cultures. Michelle and her husband, Aaron, have two kids (Akash and Ava) and currently live in East Austin.
Osheta Moore
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
Osheta fell in love with Jesus and the church when she was 9 years old in an old Texas chapel during a Vacation Bible School; her first communion was graham crackers and red Kool-Aid. She finds PAX by owning her belovedness, loving her blackness, and encouraging others to be everyday peacemakers right in their contexts. She is the author of “Shalom Sistas” and an upcoming book on anti-racism peacemaking called, “Dear White Peacemakers” as well as pastors two churches in the Twin Cities. Her husband T.C. (who is her ministry partner at one of those churches) and three teenagers (Tyson, T.J. and Trinity) all live in Saint Paul, MN.
Eli Medina
Administrative Assistant
Eli joined the movement as a young teenager in New York City through the loving embrace of her best friend. She finds Pax by creating memories with her family throughout the beautiful and diverse California landscape, where they reside. She is a homeschooling mom of two children (Luca and Ayla) and along with her husband, Alex, is devoted to teaching them about the beauty in other cultures and advocating for those on the margins.
Andrew Rillera
Research Editor
Andrew joined the movement in 1999 when he left the Jehovah’s Witnesses and accepted the Triune God revealed in Jesus Christ. Andrew finds Pax by playing games with his family, reading, playing ice hockey and disc golf, and finding solitude. He has a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies (Eternity Bible College), M.A. in Theology and Ministry (Fuller Seminary), and is almost finished with a Ph.D. in New Testament (Duke). He co-wrote Fight: A Christian Case for Nonviolence with Preston Sprinkle and serves as an adjunct professor at Eternity Bible College. He and his wife (Karianne) and two kids (Eden & Zion) live in Durham, North Carolina.
Travia Forte
DIGITAL MEDIA INTERN
Travia joined the movement as a child growing up and having bible study with her aunt. She finds PAX by holding on to the promise of “Beauty for Ashes.” She has an AA in Radio, Television, and Film and Humanities/Fine Art. She is currently an undergrad at Biola University where she studies Broadcast Journalism and Biblical Studies.
Jai Patel
Editorial Assistant
Jai joined the movement during the summer of 2013 when a friend shared the story of creation from the book of Genesis and told him about God’s love for the world. Jai finds Pax while working out, reading, writing, enjoying time with his wife, and having quality conversations about faith, culture, philosophy, and sports. Jai has his B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Business, Communication and Philosophy from The University of Texas at San Antonio. He has served with campus ministry leaders in San Antonio and was a Youth Minister of a local church in Baton Rouge, LA. He is currently receiving his MBA from Louisiana State University at Shreveport and is living in Houma, LA with his wife, Priyanka.
Drew Jackson
COFOUNDER
Drew was introduced to the movement by his Mom at the age of 7, but it wasn't until his college years that he began to truly understand what it meant to participate in the movement. Drew finds Pax by reading, writing poetry, and watching the 76ers. He holds his B.A. in Political Science (International Relations) from the University of Chicago, as well as his M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Drew is the co-founding pastor of Hope East Village in New York City at which he currently serves, is deeply engaged in anti-racism work, primarily in church contexts, and is actively involved with the work of peacemaking and multi-faith coalition building for the common good, both nationally and internationally. Drew and his wife Genay have twin daughters, Zora and Suhaila, and they currently live in Lower Manhattan.
Josh Buck
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Josh joined the movement in 2004 when he was compelled to follow Jesus after coming to the accept the resurrection of Jesus as a historical fact. Josh finds Pax by studying late at night, reading, listening to music, and trying to empower those around him. He has a B.A. in Biblical studies, M.A. in Ministry, and is working on a P.h.D. in Intercultural Studies. He is an adjunct professor at Eternity Bible College, was the co-founding pastor of Antioch of Los Angeles, and is co-founder of an after-school arts program in L.A. called AMP Los Angeles. His wife Sarswatie and three kids (Aahana, Anaia, & Azariah) all live in South Bend, Indiana.
Mondo Scott
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Mondo joined the movement through the love and witness of a small Pentecostal church during his youth. He finds PAX at the intersection of the spiritual and creative which usually culminates in taking solo sabbath road trips with his camera and a few rolls of 35mm film. He has a B.A in Biblical Studies, and aside from PAX, he volunteers on the Pastoral team at Ecclesia Hollywood and serves as a volunteer Board Member and photography instructor at AMP Los Angeles, an after-school arts program. Mondo is married to his BFF, Salena and together they are raising their Gen Z daughter (Selah) to be a radical follower of Jesus in the 21st century. They all live, work and play in Los Angeles, California.
Michelle Reyes
CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Michelle joined the movement, by God’s grace, as a young Indian American girl in the suburbs of Minnesota. She is a seeker of Pax and is finding it more and more these days both in person and online in like-minded communities of color, where culture and faith are celebrated side by side. Michelle holds a Ph.D in Germanic Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is the co-church planter of Hope Community Church in Austin, TX as well as the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, and is deeply engaged with anti-racist work and building lasting connections across cultures. Michelle and her husband, Aaron, have two kids (Akash and Ava) and currently live in East Austin.
Osheta Moore
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
Osheta fell in love with Jesus and the church when she was 9 years old in an old Texas chapel during a Vacation Bible School; her first communion was graham crackers and red Kool-Aid. She finds PAX by owning her belovedness, loving her blackness, and encouraging others to be everyday peacemakers right in their contexts. She is the author of “Shalom Sistas” and an upcoming book on anti-racism peacemaking called, “Dear White Peacemakers” as well as pastors two churches in the Twin Cities. Her husband T.C. (who is her ministry partner at one of those churches) and three teenagers (Tyson, T.J. and Trinity) all live in Saint Paul, MN.
Eli Medina
Administrative Assistant
Eli joined the movement as a young teenager in New York City through the loving embrace of her best friend. She finds Pax by creating memories with her family throughout the beautiful and diverse California landscape, where they reside. She is a homeschooling mom of two children (Luca and Ayla) and along with her husband, Alex, is devoted to teaching them about the beauty in other cultures and advocating for those on the margins.
Andrew Rillera
Research Editor
Andrew joined the movement in 1999 when he left the Jehovah’s Witnesses and accepted the Triune God revealed in Jesus Christ. Andrew finds Pax by playing games with his family, reading, playing ice hockey and disc golf, and finding solitude. He has a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies (Eternity Bible College), M.A. in Theology and Ministry (Fuller Seminary), and is almost finished with a Ph.D. in New Testament (Duke). He co-wrote Fight: A Christian Case for Nonviolence with Preston Sprinkle and serves as an adjunct professor at Eternity Bible College. He and his wife (Karianne) and two kids (Eden & Zion) live in Durham, North Carolina.
