About
The Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown is an African American queer pastor and educator with more than three decades of experience advocating for underrepresented communities. With a heart for community and access for all, she stands — and activates — as a truth-teller at the intersection of faith, education and justice. Dr. Starr Brown is the creator of the ACTION Project, a nationwide anti-racism program, and has authored two social justice–centered facilitator guides for ministry leaders. She serves as anti-racism consultant for several organizations, including the ELCA’s White Lutherans for Racial Justice. Equipped with a Master of Divinity degree (Luther Seminary), an interfaith spiritual direction certification (Still Harbor) and a Doctor of Ministry degree (United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities), Dr. Starr Brown was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). To learn more about her and her work, visit www.jiastarrbrown.com.
