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Thu 18

January 18, 2024 @ 4:00 pm6:00 pm PST

Faith and the Environment – Dialogue and Panel

American Leadership Forum

Location: Online

Join ALF Senior Fellows and partners to:

  • Learn how Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Indigenous traditions, and other religious and spiritual communities teach about the environment.
  • Connect with leaders from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to understand commonalities and differences, as well as share a commitment to taking action to heal and protect our earth and climate. You will also have an opportunity to share your perspectives and values.

Featuring:

  • Dr. Mohammad Qayoumi (Class XXV), President Emeritus, San Jose State University and former Minister of Finance and Chief Advisor on Infrastructure and Technology to the President of Afghanistan
  • Lael Gray (Class XLII), COO, Peninsula Jewish Community Center
  • Ash Kalra (Class XXVII), CA State Assemblymember
  • Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto (Class XXIV) Jodo Shinshu Buddhist
  • Vernon Medicine Cloud (Class XXXIX) Intertribal Resource, Indian Health

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