Leadership Team

Shawn Hardin - Founder and Publisher 

A serial entrepreneur, innovator, and filmmaker, Shawn brings his diverse experience from leading tech startups and media initiatives to guide OnlySky's vision. His background spans large and small companies, blending creative, business, and technical expertise. Shawn is a USC Film School graduate and was recently a DCI Fellow at Stanford University.

Adam Lee - Editor-in-Chief

Adam Lee is an atheist author, editor, and speaker based in New York City. He is the author of Daylight Atheism, Meta: On God, the Big Questions, and the Just City, and Commonwealth: A Novel of Utopia. His writing has appeared in major outlets including NBC News, The Guardian, Salon, AlterNet, and Political Research Associates. With a sharp editorial eye and a deep commitment to secular values, Adam brings thought leadership and storytelling expertise to OnlySky’s evolving mission.

Dale McGowan - Co-founder and Editor Emeritus 

Dale McGowan is a former college professor, author of 10 books on secularism, science, and parenting, and creator of several podcasts. He has managed diverse creative teams on digital platforms and led an innovative humanist philanthropy. Despite all that and a Ph.D. in music composition, Dale brings editorial expertise and a strong background in secular humanism to OnlySky's mission.