Rev. Dr. Marian Edmonds-Allen is executive director of Parity, a nonprofit that works at the intersection of faith and LGBT concerns, and director of Blessed by Difference, a project that promotes curious and collaborative bridging. She is co-chair of the LGBT-FoRB International Religious Liberty Roundtable and the author of Covenantal Pluralism and Mission: Evidence for Healing the LGBT and Faith Divide. Marian is a speaker, author, and educator focusing on covenantal pluralism, inclusive religious freedom, and theological methods for encountering others with love and curiosity. She is married, has four children, and is a passionate skier and outdoor enthusiast.