About Us

Our People

American Atheists is led by a team of dedicated civil rights advocates, attorneys, activists, and professionals based in our New Jersey-based headquarters and remotely throughout the nation.

Our Staff Leadership

Nick Fish

President

Debbie Goddard

Vice President, Programs

Martina Fern

Senior Director of Development

Melina Cohen

Director of Strategic Communications & Policy Engagement

Geoffrey Blackwell

Legal Director & General Counsel

Samantha McGuire

Director of Grassroots Organizing & Advocacy

Our Board of Directors

Jen Scott

Board Chairperson

Debby Williams

Treasurer

Wayne Aiken

Secretary

Marsha Botzer

Board Member

Neal Cary

Board Member

Matt Dillahunty

Board Member

Amanda Knief, Esq.

Board Member

Steven Lowe

Board Member

Madison Paige

Board Member

Aron Ra

Board Member
Join us in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 30!
Reclaim the Promise of Pluralism
We're hosting advocates, public thinkers, scholars, and community leaders to confront the threat of White Christian Nationalism — and to discuss how to build a better future for the next 250 years.
We're hosting advocates, public thinkers, scholars, and community leaders to confront the threat of White Christian Nationalism — and to discuss how to build a better future for the next 250 years.
Join us in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 30!
Reclaim the Promise of Pluralism