Authors of American Marriage Ministries

Danny Noonan

Staff Writer

Danny spends his time staying up late listening to dusty records in his ever-expanding collection, and waking up early to hike in the majestic landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. He says that the ...

Bernard King

Staff Writer

Bernard is known for his love of art and passion for music, especially when it comes to playing the bass guitar. He's dedicated to his community, family and friends, but also loves exploring new li...

Glen Yoshioka

Staff Writer & Founder

Glen Yoshioka was born and raised in a small town in Puerto Rico called “Rosario Bajo,” which loosely means “Lower Rosary Beads," named such because the inhabitants thought the surrounding rolling ...

Lewis King

Lewis is AMM's executive director. He also wears other hats at AMM, like taking out the recycling, restocking the sparkling water, and watering the office plants.

Jessica Levey

Lead Staff Writer & Illustrator

Jessica loves exploring the history and magic of ritual, the connections between people and places, and sharing true stories about love and commitment. She's an advocate for marriage equality, LGBT...

Karla Johnston

Guest Contributor

Reverend Karla Johnston is an ordained member of the Order of Interbeing Community of Engaged Buddhism and American Marriage Ministries. She is a nationally certified American Sign Language Interpr...

Matt McMurphy

Guest Contributor

Matt is a professional wedding officiant living in the northern San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to performing beautiful wedding ceremonies, Matt offers coaching in how to write and present wedd...

Laura C. Cannon

Guest Contributor

Rev. Laura C. Cannon is the owner of Ceremony Officiants, one of the largest officiant agencies in the United States, and President of the International Association of Professional Wedding Offician...

Chanelle Carlin

Guest Contributor

Chanelle Carlin is a celebrant of life and wedding officiant based in Washington State. She "specializes in outdoor elopements and bespoke intimate wedding ceremonies in the naturally beautiful Pac...

Dyanna Volek

Guest Contributor

Dyanna lives in California and became a Deputy Marriage Commissioner in 2016. She was ordained by American Marriage Ministries in 2020 and has officiated hundreds of weddings of all types. She's pa...

Michelle Rojas

Guest Contributor

Michelle Rojas is a wedding officiant, mobile notary / signing agent (NSA), and consultant based in northern New Jersey, where she owns and operates MD Signings. She's known not only for being a ho...

Natasha Anakotta

Guest Contributor

Natasha is passionate about promoting marriage equality, and encouraging couples to celebrate in a way that’s authentic and unique. Aside from weddings, she enjoys Star Wars, true crime podcasts, a...