“When I was a kid at my home church growing up, I got in trouble for wanting to invite the other churches over to our church for an event,” said Brandon Pfeiffer, laughing at the memory decades later. “So that was a thing for me.” Clearly, FOR-USA’s new webmaster had interfaith instincts early on that made him a good fit. “When I met Ariel at this retreat in Tennessee,” he added, “she was basically talking about her interfaith work as a Jewish person at this retreat for a Christian organization. That just means a lot to me.”
Originally hailing from Bedford, Indiana, Brandon now lives in Chicago with his partner Meghan and their mini Australian Shepherd, Alf. He is a dedicated web developer and multifaceted artist. By day, Brandon crafts code for various websites, often championing nonprofit causes. By night, he transforms into a figure of Chicago’s eclectic arts scene, thriving as an actor, singer-songwriter, and a ubiquitous presence at local comedy theaters and variety shows. A Japanese green tea aficionado, Brandon has delved into traditional matcha ceremony practices, even embarking on the journey of learning the Japanese language. His music resonates in cross-country tours with Vote Common Good and aligns with the goals of justice advocacy through his continuous work with Death Penalty Action. He sees his values reflected in FOR’s values. “FOR is an organization,” he says “made up of people who are willing to put something else first above themselves.”
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