The Weave Team

Adilio Alfaro

Program Coordinator

Soccer fan and player. Coffee connoisseur. Horror movie enthusiast.

I’m passionate about building long lasting meaningful relationships. Supports social good with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of humor.

David Brooks

Chair

Newspaper columnist, author. Sports fan (all sports), Springsteen fan, lapsed runner.

The cultural winds have blown toward individualism for 60 years. Now they are blowing toward connection. Weave is helping.

Matthew Fiander

Senior Program Associate, Editorial

Home cook. Avid collector of books and music. Sports fan. Grew up in the north but found a home in the south.

I look for opportunities to slow down and listen to stories in circle, in small groups, and one-on-one. I am constantly amazed at the transformation and growth in myself and others when we listen to understand other perspectives and experiences. 

Hershawna Frison

Program Associate

Storyteller. Advocate. Lover of Laughter. Imagination architect designing safe spaces for re-imagining learning experiences.

I am an equity researcher looking to elevate stories that build our communities, highlight our histories, and weave together practices that help to strengthen relationships.  Representing the power of savvy mixed with Southern charm, I hope to navigate the world through empowerment by helping people explore all aspects of their identities.

Frances Kraft

Community Manager

Traveler. Lifelong learner. Mom. Equally at home on a farm or big-city streets. Always ready for the next adventure.

I look for opportunities to slow down and listen to stories in circle, in small groups, and one-on-one. I am constantly amazed at the transformation and growth in myself and others when we listen to understand other perspectives and experiences. 

Maria Oah

Community Assistant

Adventurer. Freshly baked bread lover. Musician. Appreciator of life stories.

I find joy in seeing strangers turn into friends, and from friends into family. My work helps shine a light on the beauty of community.

Erin Reuland

Senior Operations Associate

Continuously seeking to create spaces where the soul can speak openly. With a personal passion for bridge building, I strive to ensure everyone feels included and like they belong.

Continuously seeking to create spaces where the soul can speak openly. With a personal passion for bridge building, I strive to ensure everyone feels included and like they belong.

Frederick Riley

Frederick Riley

Executive Director

Fashion and world travel enthusiast. Documentary, biography and podcast binger. Avid health seeker, 5 am gym goer and calorie counter.

I’m passionate about the development of communities and people and believe that to truly show up for others and community, you must be WHOLE and your BEST self first.  I try to be upbeat, humorous and have a sense of style while tackling some of society’s toughest issues.

Michael Skoler

Communications Director

Reformed NPR correspondent. News game designer. Dad. Meditator. Runner. Backpacker.

I’m inspired by big ideas and people with open hearts, so Weave is a perfect fit. I see my role as dreaming up ways to support Weavers and inviting everyone to start walking the Weaver path.

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