The Weave Team

Adilio Alfaro
Program Assistant
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.
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Hershawna Turner
Research Fellow
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.
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Julien Blaney
Community Associate
Creator of spaces where curiosity and authenticity can thrive. Film fanatic. Voracious reader. Lover of humor.
I am motivated to help marginalized communities lead and be at the forefront of change that uplifts the current generation and the next. I do my best to live selflessly and love others unconditionally.
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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.
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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.
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Krystle Starvis
Senior Operations Manager
Executer. Lover of spreadsheets and work plans. Dancer. Reader. Proud Baltimorean.
From events and programs to healthy communities and a thriving nation, I’m here to make things work well.
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Tommy Loper
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
Builder of ideas and events. Space and Trek enthusiast. Runner. Dog lover.
I’m passionate about bringing people together in meaningful work and relationship to build a better tomorrow for humankind.
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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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Luke Phillips
Assistant to David
Historical tour guide. Outdoor adventurer. Fat cat lover. Starstruck student of history, politics, and philosophy.
My role at Weave is in helping David Brooks and the team bring the Weaver message to more and more Americans in these crucial and interesting times.
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Maria Soroka
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.
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