Authors of American Marriage Ministries

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...

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 ...

Jody Serey

Guest Contributor

Jody Serey has made the desert Southwest her home since the Carter administration. Originally from Indiana, she grew up in a family of English professors. Jody has been a writer of one persuasion o...

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...

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...

Paul Tedesco

Guest Contributor

Paul is a former priest / pastor, and administrator at a human services organization, holding a Master of Divinity degree. He has been a weekly columnist for The Catholic Spirit, a contributor to T...

Lori Prashker-Thomas

Guest Contributor

Lori has always been a creative soul and a free spirit. She's a professional photographer & Co-Owner of ShadowCatcher Photography, LLC with her husband, Michael, and the Owner and Head Officiant a...

Jessica Gutierrez

Guest Contributor

Minister Jessica Gutierrez has served as a wedding officiant in Central California since 2016, and is the owner of From the Heart Ceremonies wedding service. Her business name is taken from her per...

Daniel Rattray

Guest Contributor

AMM Minister, cat person, and party lover. Daniel's knowledge of state marriage laws and marriage license application requirements makes him a valuable member of the contributors' team.

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...

Scarlett Mullikin

Guest Contributor

Reverend Scarlett Mullikin is ordained through American Marriage Ministries and Universal Ministries. She owns and operates Natural Element Ceremonies, a proudly LGBTQ+ owned small business based i...