Rev. Bethany Hull Somers is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in American (ELCA). She has worked as a pastor and community advocate for over 20 years. Bethany earned her undergraduate degree in 2000 from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA and her Master of Divinity degree in 2004 from Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. Bethany brings a deep commitment to interfaith cooperation, civic engagement, and compassionate public leadership to her role at ISAA. Throughout her career she has worked at the intersection of faith and public life, especially through advocacy related to housing insecurity, violence prevention and community care for unhoused neighbors. She has partnered with nonprofits and civic leaders to expand shelter access and strengthen harm-reduction initiatives across the city. In addition to her community advocacy, Bethany is a thoughtful public voice on faith and social justice, regularly participating in civic conversations and interfaith gatherings throughout San Antonio. She has served in visible leadership roles at public events, including offering clergy leadership for citywide gatherings and blessings for public officials. As our city continues to grow and change, the need for meaningful interfaith relationships and courageous public partnership has never been greater. Bethany is committed to help Interfaith San Antonio Alliance in its work of cultivating understanding, cooperation, and shared responsibility across our diverse communities.