Kalea Seaton is a junior at Chapman University, where she majors in peace and justice studies and Spanish, with minors in religious studies and disability studies. Before moving from Iowa to California for college, she graduated from Iowa City High School. There, she captained the swim team, served as principal first-chair violist in the orchestra, and received an Iowa City Youth Human Rights Award for founding an anti-war student organization. 

At Chapman, Kalea serves as co-president and service chair on the Disciples Leadership Board, helping lead Disciples on Campus programs that welcome and engage the local community. She has organized events connecting the group with social justice issues on campus and in the surrounding community, as well as service opportunities with local churches. Kalea also interned with Be the Neighbor, facilitating service trips focused on social justice in diverse communities. 

Kalea is especially passionate about amplifying the voices of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She hopes to pursue a career in international peacebuilding and to advance peace, justice, dignity, and inclusion across intersecting communities.