TERRY ISMERT

Terry Ismert is a proud Native Houstonian and along with her husband attended the very first Houston Oasis Meetup. She describes Oasis as “the community I never knew I needed.” She has served as a theatre educator for over thirty years and is a dedicated mentor to many creatives. She is a member of the Oasis Care Team and the Speakers Committee.

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ABHISHEK MATHUR

Abhishek is an electronics engineer and has been involved with the Freethought community for over 10 years. He shares with Oasians a passion for the Oasis Core Values, particularly those that involve giving back to the community through volunteering. He loves meeting people from various backgrounds and traveling to visit his extended family. 

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DAVID OLIVERIO

David Oliverio is a former Pentecostal Christian preacher turned passionate secular humanist activist and atheist. He moved to Houston in 2023 from Austin, where he was an active part of secular communities. From 2012 to 2022, he dedicated Saturdays to feeding the homeless and volunteering at the Austin Food Bank. David served as a board member for the Atheist Community of Austin in 2018 while hosting the 'Preaching Humanist' YouTube show from 2014 to 2021. He also participated in tabling at Georgetown Market Days and advocated for secularism in Humanist communities and Unitarian churches. In his free time, David enjoys hiking, city walks, weight training, and exploring nature trails with his wife Christine.

JACOB ATCHISON

Jake is a second year psychology graduate student with a lifelong interest in science.

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JENNIFER PADEN

Jennifer Paden is a fourth generation Houstonian. She graduated from the University of Houston, with a BA in Psychology. She is married to Lyman Paden, and has two children, both of whom are in college. She has been involved with Houston Oasis for about 7 years, particularly as a greeter for the Sunday weekly gatherings. In addition, she has hosted Oasis campouts, community gatherings, and as an enthusiastic bridge player, the card playing group. She looks forward to serving the Houston Oasis community as a board member.

PETE LIPPINCOTT

Pete Lippincott is a local musician and our long time music booker.

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RICHARD ANDREWS

Richard Andrews grew up in Spain in a non-religious home. He began attending Houston Oasis within a year of its founding and enjoys the sense of community and the intellectual stimulation. He believes that nonbelievers & believers can and should work together on common goals. 

TIM WISE

Tim Wise has been an atheist for his entire adult life. He believes the core values of Oasis successfully embody principles of secular humanism and are an important part of crafting a good and just society.  His hobbies include critiquing games as art, discovering new indie music, and continually failing to make his spouse laugh.

VERENA KALLHOFF

Verena Kallhoff moved to Houston in 2003 and has been active in Houston Oasis since the spring of 2014. She previously hosted numerous social events, served on the board, and was chair of the finance committee until moving to Austin in late 2017. Returning to the area in January 2023, Verena and her partner settled in the Spring/The Woodlands area and have been active in the Houston Oasis community since. A scientist by passion and education, Verena works in economic development specifically in the biotech ecosystem.

WIL JEUDY

Wil has been a member of Houston Oasis since May 2016.  He is a licensed primary care physician who works in Urgent Care full time.  He aspires to making this world a better place, and he thinks that the Oasis core values are a great place to start.  Wil's interests include live music, reading, exercising, and living life to the best of his ability.

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