Knox Thames is a Senior Fellow at Pepperdine University and Director of the Program on Global Faith and Inclusive Societies. A human rights lawyer and advocate with over 25 years of experience, he has served in key U.S. government roles under three administrations, including as Special Advisor for Religious Minorities. Known for his global work on religious freedom, pluralism, and peacemaking, he continues to advise international organizations and institutions on strategic religious engagement.