Gen Z has been polled as the least religious generation in American history, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t perpetually seeking meaning and connection elsewhere. Many are moving beyond traditional religion, reimagining community through activism, identity, and hobbies. In this new religious landscape, we know Humanism has the potential to step in and thrive—but only if the movement is willing to listen, evolve, and meet Gen Z where they are. In this timely webinar, featuring candid insights from our summer interns, we will move beyond the statistics and hear directly from Gen Z about:
- How they’ve encountered Humanism, and what has resonated (or hasn’t)
- Where they’re finding meaning and community today
- What values drive their activism, identity, and vision for the future
- What humanist organizations need to understand-and evolve-to genuinely transform their non-theism into community and meaning
If you’ve ever wondered how to better connect with the rising generation of nonreligious Americans, this conversation is for you.
Event Details
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
7:00pm – 8:00pm Eastern
Registration for this Zoom webinar here.
Speakers
Gabriella Cohen is an Education Intern at the American Humanist Association and a rising junior at Yale University, where she studies Anthropology and Education Studies. With a deep interest in the intersection of culture, identity, and belonging, she is passionate about how ethnographic methodologies can be used to understand the political dynamics of dignity and inclusion within communities. In her free time, Gabriella enjoys hiking, knitting, and cooking.
Lineth García is a Policy Intern at the American Humanist Association and a rising senior at Gettysburg College, where she majors in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Sociology. She is passionate about social justice, immigrant rights, and legal advocacy, and has been actively involved in community initiatives ranging from ESL education to food access programs. Lineth is also interested in the intersection of psychology and media, particularly how digital platforms influence perceptions of identity, justice, and community.
Cate Pringle is an Organizing Intern at American Humanist Association, and a rising Senior at The College of William & Mary. She is a Kinesiology major, with a concentration in Public Health, and a Biology minor. In her free time she loves to jog and do crosswords, and is working on becoming better at cooking. She is very interested in digital media and exploring how social media shapes the lifestyle choices of children and teens.
Daniel Schechter-Saavedra is an Education Intern at the American Humanist Association and is completing a BA in Philosophy with a minor in Jewish Studies & Social Justice at the University of San Francisco, expected Summer 2025. As a Pell University Fellow at the JFCS Holocaust Center, he contributed to educational programming on Holocaust & genocide memory and helped moderate intergenerational dialogue initiatives with survivors. His experience also includes work in interfaith programming and trauma-informed community care.
Emily Newman is the Program Manager at the American Humanist Association’s Center for Education. She previously worked as the Development & Communications Assistant for The Humanist Institute before it merged with the AHA. For almost ten years, Newman was the Communications Coordinator of the American Ethical Union and active with the Future of Ethical Societies, the Young Humanists International, and the National Ethical Service. She holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology and creative writing as well as a Master of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University. Throughout her career, she has enjoyed assisting non-profits and small businesses with social media, design, event planning, website development, editing, and marketing.