Bree Alten

I've spent 20 years on this planet, and I am so excited to be a part of this press team! I would identify myself as a student, a passionate artist of many fields and a pilgrim. I have spent the past three months exploring the beautiful country of Nepal. It has been an incredible life-changing journey full of discovery and magic, and I am ending my sojourn in lovely Australia. Besides traveling, my passions include the youth of our world, the arts (specifically theater), poetry, good food, reading and the Science of Mind philosophy. It is such an honor to be a part of this union of faiths. I know this conference is another step toward the ultimate planetary shift to peace. I thank all participants being a part of this coming together. Blessings to all.

Raine Barker

Hi! I'm currently a spectacular 17 years old and I've lived in Denver all my life. My greatest joys in life come from singing and creating works of fiction. I just love creating, doesn't matter what. Books come in a close third; I'm a junkie for a good book. I'm so excited for the Parliament in December! I can use this event to talk with other people about their homes, what they're like, etc. I've always wanted to meet people of other faiths, and this is the perfect opportunity. I hope to travel the world, and Australia is a start. I suppose you could say that the world is my home, and I'm homesick for the places I've not been to yet. This is a great chance that we're all getting, to learn about and grow into ourselves. Cheers!

Ariane Davis

Hello! I am 19 years old, living in lovely Southern California, and in my second year of college at Orange Coast College. I am majoring in business with a minor in photography. Photography has been a major part of my life. When I “grow up,” I would like to own a photography studio and do on-site photography. I love to play golf (I was on my high school golf team for two years), swim, go to the beach and just hang out with my friends and family. And religion has been a subject that never ceases to amaze me. I love when you can learn something new about a subject every day, and religion does that for me. I am so grateful for the opportunity to go to the Parliament and to do something I love to give back.

Katie Dutcher

Hi everyone. I’m reporting (at the moment) from Berkeley, California. I’m 23 and was born and raised in Religious Science. I graduated from Pomona College in May with a double degree in linguistics and religious studies; while I was in college, I had the opportunity to study Tibetan Buddhism for a semester in India, Nepal and Tibet. I’m now the Northern California/Nevada regional director of International Youth and Family Ministries for United Centers for Spiritual Living. I enjoy yoga, sustainable food, and walks on the beach. I can’t tell you how excited, humbled, and honored I am to be attending the Parliament. I can’t wait tell you all about it.

Jennie Lobato

I'm 31 and I've been out of school for almost 10 years. I recently started a nonprofit organization, drawchange Inc., which sends art supplies to children throughout the world, and I've been in the advertising industry as a Web designer for 10 years. I stumbled upon Atlanta Unity Church while I was on a quest to find a spiritual center that would harness my love for the world. Atlanta Unity Church was it! With the spiritual food I have received from Unity, I have embraced my interest in the arts and helping children everywhere do the same. I want to spark the energy of world peace by igniting the passion of learning in the world’s children. I’m excited to communicate to the world while at the Parliament through the Web and by serving on the graphics team.