Katie Loovis

Katie Loovis’ career in public service includes leadership and management roles in business (GSK), government (The White House), and the nonprofit sector (Achieving the Dream) as well as the national and a local chamber of commerce. Currently, Loovis is the executive director of the NC Community Colleges Foundation while earning her doctorate in Community College Leadership from NC State University. In addition, she serves on the board of directors for 9/11 Day, the UNC School of Government Foundation, and the Strowd Roses Foundation. She is the former captain of the USA Under-19 (1995) and UNC NCAA Div. I Women's Lacrosse Teams (1999).

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Homayra Ziad

Dean of Divinity, American Islamic College

American Islamic College

MDiv Program and Hassan Institute for Interfaith Encounter

Dr. Homayra Ziad is a community-engaged scholar of Islam and nationally recognized interfaith educator whose work advances religious pluralism, equity, and compassion.

Rebecca K. Pappas

Associate Professor, Trinity College

Trinity College

Theater & Dance

Rebecca Pappas is a choreographer, a teacher, and a writer. She makes dances that excavate the body as an archive for personal and social memory.

Kurt Nelson

Director of Religious & Spiritual Life, Bucknell University

Bucknell University

Religious & Spiritual Life

Rev. Kurt Nelson is Chaplain and Director of Religious & Spiritual Life at Bucknell University.

Zainal A. Sanusi

Professor, International Islamic University Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia

Sejahtera Centre for Sustainability and Humanity

Prof. Dr. Zainal Abidin Sanusi is an IIUM Professor and sustainability expert specializing in governance, public policy, and embedding sustainable development within higher education systems.

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