Amanda Henderson

Amanda Henderson is a pastor, Executive Director of a nonprofit, Ph.D. student, mother to three, marathon runner, and author. She is the Executive Director of The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado where she works on the ground to bring people together from multiple religious traditions for the work of educating and advocating for human rights and equality. She is an Ordained Minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she has served as a pastor and continues to preach and teach in multiple communities. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Denver in religion and politics and is an author and speaker on the topics of interfaith understanding, advocacy and civic engagement. Her work includes helping launch Denver's first Tiny Home Village, leading community response in times of crisis, and advocating at the Colorado State Capitol for rights and equity.