The Secular Coalition for California

Despite the fact that there are tens of millions of nontheistic Americans, we remain one of the most marginalized groups in the country.  The Secular Coalition for America is working to make sure that we are heard on Capitol Hill. We fight in Washington DC against religious privileging on a federal level, yet some of the most egregious violations of separation of church and state are being promoted and passed at a state level. We need your help to see real change in Sacramento and across California.

The Secular Coalition for America is forming state chapters across the country. Our chapters will bring together secular Americans in each state to influence government officials, legislation, and regulations. A Secular Coalition for America state chapter is unlike any other nontheistic state organization—it brings together interested organizations and individuals for the exclusive purpose of lobbying government officials.

Meet the Secular Coalition for California Co-Chairs!

Caleb Weaver, 33
Menlo Park, California

Caleb Weaver works as a crisis management and public relations consultant.  Previously, he was the press secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which he joined after working on the Obama campaign as a statewide communication director in Montana, Missouri and Rhode Island during the 2008 primary and general elections. Before joining USDA, Mr. Weaver was a senior adviser and communication director for the TARP Congressional Oversight Panel, led by Elizabeth Warren. Caleb began his career doing campaign and government work for the governors of Missouri and Illinois. He also worked as an attorney at the law firm Sidley Austin after leaving USDA. Caleb is a member of the bars of Illinois and Washington, D.C. He received his J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. in history from Yale University. A long-time supporter of secular causes, this is Caleb's first official role in a nontheistic advocacy organization.

Roger Schlueter
Santa Barbara, CA

Roger Schlueter is a long-time activist for the humanist community. He has held almost every leadership position for the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara, including President. He currently serves on the Board of Directors and is the Publicity Chair. Roger received his Master’s and Ph.D. in Engineering from Cal Tech. He has seen firsthand California’s rise to prominence as a leader in technological development. He looks forward to working with the Secular Coalition for America as a California chapter co-chair to ensure that our fundamental First Amendment rights are protected as that industry thrives.

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