DeWayne Hamby is a longtime journalist, currently a featured writer for Patheos, a premier religious and spirituality website. Through the years, DeWayne has conducted hundreds of interviews with award-winning actors, actresses, and directors, popular media personalities, beloved music icons, pioneering industry leaders, and bestselling authors, centering on topics related to faith, spirituality, and family. His work has been referenced and featured in a variety of print and online publications such as Charisma magazine, Rolling Stone, Dove, Us Weekly, The Blaze, Movieguide, and BeliefNet. He is also a member of the #BestofSMS social media professionals group and has served in an advisory role in communications and marketing initiatives for a variety of non-profit organizations. DeWayne earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Lee University. DeWayne has been a CCA member since 2022.