Exploring the Connection Between Poverty and Structural Violence with the Center for Religious Wisdom & World Affairs

Arun Manilal Gandhi is an Indian-American socio-political activist, and the fifth grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. Arun followed in the footsteps of his grandfather as an activist. In 2017 he published "The Gift of Anger: And Other Lessons from My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi" (New York: Gallery Books/Jeter Publishing 2017). He is known internationally as the Peace Farmer through his demonstrated commitments to non-violent peacemaking.

Dianne Dillon-Ridgley is committed to establishing the "Age of Sustainability" facilitating the changes needed in our social architecture, democratizing institutions, expanding human rights for gender, ability and racial equity, breaking down barriers and opening minds and doors-creating new language and frames to catalyze society. She is currently the Executive Director of the Women's Network for a Sustainable Future.

Janice Tufte is a Health Services Patient Partner Researcher, Muslim-Embraced Islam, and a Hajjah. She believes leaders today need to be able to recognize gaps in systems then work to co-design and develop opportunities to ensure those gaps are adequately addressed

As CWS’s Executive Vice President, Maurice Bloem assists and advises the president in the daily management of the organization, while specializing in managing research, monitoring and evaluation and incubation. He is also the agency’s main representative to the United Nations. Bloem is the former country director and regional director of CWS in Indonesia/Timor-Leste.