
Tobin Belzer
Contributing fellow, Center for Religion and Civic Culture at the University of Southern California
Tobin Belzer is a contributing fellow at the Center for Religion and Civic Culture at the University of Southern California. Her research focus is on young adults and teens, experiential education, leadership training, organizational culture, congregational studies, Jewish identity, character development, gender, inclusion, media and technology, arts and culture, and education. Belzer is an applied sociologist earned her Ph.D. in sociology and master’s degree in women’s studies from Brandeis University.


Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants
“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.
If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”
— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective
Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.
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