Bio Sketches of Our Staff

Alan Gamble, Executive Director

Alan grew up in Michigan and still returns to his home there every other weekend. He served as a music and biology teacher in Dominica for 7 years, initially as a Peace Corps Volunteer. In 2000 Alan stood for the U.S. Congress, and redirected taxes for several years. He is now a member of the Baha'i Faith and enjoys singing, running and interfaith dialogue. Alan serves to connect us with our hopes and with each other.  Statement of conscience.  Back to Our Staff page.
 

D. Melani Hom, Communication and Outreach Director

Deborah Melani Hom is currently a full-time volunteer from Brethren Volunteer Service at the National Campaign For A Peace Tax Fund. As a recent graduate of Loyola Marymount University in Westchester, CA, Melani is committing her upcoming year to the Peace Tax Campaign and Foundation as their Communication and Outreach Director. With a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Business Administration, Melani now has the opportunity to offer her experience, skills and training in public relations, marketing and social outreach.

Melani's interest in post-graduate service stems from her previous involvement on the Loyola Marymount University campus. As Team Captain of the Varsity Cross Country team, Director of Publicity of Alpha Phi Sorority, Publicity Chair of Na Kolea Hawai'i Club, and Student Manager of the Athletic Media Relations Department, Melani has learned the importance of strong communication skills, the development of supportive networks and relationships, and a passion for others. Furthermore, as the Vice Chair of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and an after school mentor for middle school students, Melani's passion for others has grown. Due to her excitement in encouraging student-athletes and middle school students to become well-rounded individuals, Melani's passion has become a complex and anxious desire to further socially, politically, and religiously active individuals who want to improve and positively impact our society.

A native of Manhattan Beach, California, Melani is the oldest of three daughters. She enjoys the sport of running, the art and culture of hula dancing, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Veronica Fellerath Lowell, Legislative Advocate

Ronnie Lowell is a recent arrival from Long Island, New York, where she worked for Catholic Charities. She has been actively involved in Pax Christi, the national Catholic peace movement, for almost twenty years and served as Pax Christi’s Long Island Coordinator for three years. She is also a long-time supporter of the National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee. Ronnie has a Doctor of Ministry degree from Hebrew Union College and a Master of Public Administration degree from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Her career path has included teaching, social policy research, and community organizing. In June 2007, she married Bill Lowell who is on staff at the Washington Theological Union.
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