Who We Are
The work of Fossil Free PCUSA has rested on the shoulders and in the hands of hundreds of people. Below you'll meet the current Steering Committee of our work. Email us if you have questions or want to join our work. You can also stay connected in lots of ways.
Together we are for creation!
rev. abby mohaupt, Moderator
abby mohaupt is a Teaching Elder in San Francisco Presbytery and PhD student at Drew University. She loves Jesus, running, and the ocean. Her previous work has included working as a pastor in Northern California, a volunteer at a domestic violence shelter in Chicago, and an artist for worship and liturgy for a variety of conferences. She semi-regularly blogs at www.featheology.org, and her writing on earth care has appeared in Sojourners, the Presbyterian Church USA's Unbound, and Ecclesio. She can usually be found with at least one crayon in hand.
Susan De George, Parliamentarian
Rev. Dr. Susan De George is Stated Clerk of Hudson River Presbytery, teaches World Religions and the Environment at Pace University, a Master Composter and Recycler, and a lawyer. She enjoys gardening, playing guitar, ukulele, mountain lark, and flute, knitting, reading, and having interesting conversations with folks who really want to change the world.
Katie Preston
Katie Preston, M.Div, is passionately committed to engaging in meaningful political action to combat climate change. She worked previously with two different Interfaith Power & Light chapters, and built relationships with congregations, colleagues, and politicians in the work to embrace care for creation. She believes in our fundamental call to be good stewards, and our need to work towards a more just and whole future through a faith lens. Katie lives outside of Boston, MA, and enjoys running in all seasons, but especially fall.
Bob Ross
Dr. Bob Ross is Associate Professor of Global Cultural Studies and Social Justice Studies at Point Park University. In addition to working on Fossil Free PCUSA's steering committee, he is currently serving on the Board of Trustees of Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA); he is co-moderator of FOSNA’s theology committee; and he is a member of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Activist Council. He has published articles on the Palestinian call for boycott, divestment, and sanctions and its relationship to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in Unbound, Presbyterian News Service, Presbyterian Outlook, and Mondoweiss. He is a member of East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Aida Haddad
Aida Haddad, M.Div., and is presently pursuing an M.D. at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). She feels called to work at the intersection of medicine and environmental justice, believing that Fossil Free PCUSA does just that. As a member of the steering committee, Aida looks forward to organizing delegation outreach to frontline communities. Pictured is Aida (center) with her siblings (/best friends) at IUSM’s white coat ceremony.
Colleen Earp
Colleen Earp serves as a director at Camp Hanover in the Presbytery of the James. When not working with campers, youth council members, volunteers, or farm animals, she attends Union Presbyterian Seminary, where she is in her final year of the MDiv program. Colleen served as a Young Adult Volunteer in New Orleans and continues to be active in the YAV Alum community. Originally and proudly from coastal New Jersey, she moved to Richmond, VA in 2014 with her spouse and their cats. She is passionate about environmental education and conservation, and loves to explore, whether it’s around the corner or around the world!
Susan Andrews
After 45 years of active ministry, Susan is Honorably Retired and serving part-time as a Parish Associate at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church outside of St. Louis. She served as Pastor of congregations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and St. Louis - as well as General Presbyter of Hudson River Presbytery. She and her husband delight in their four young grandsons - and it is for their future, that Susan has become actively involved in issues of environmental justice and gun control. Reading, walking, traveling, old movies, and obsessing about politics bring her much joy. Susan served as Moderator of the 215th General Assembly (2003) of the PCUSA.
Additional Leadership
Communications Coordinator: Hillary Mohaupt
Hillary Mohaupt is a writer and social media strategist. She was ordained an elder at Hanover Church in Wilmington, Delaware, and writes a column on intergenerational dialogue for Horizons, the magazine of Presbyterian Women. She previously served on the editorial board for More Light Presbyterians and PW's churchwide coordinating team. She lives in central New Jersey
Web support: Nathan Fleming
Nathan Fleming is a software engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves games, Chicago-style pizza, and outer space. He is more likely than not wearing a Star Wars t-shirt at this moment.