Join us for a transformative experience at the Multi-Faith Coalition's Interactive Peace event, where we focus on fostering deeper understanding, curiosity, and connection among participants. This event is designed to create a brave and welcoming space for individuals from diverse backgrounds to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue.
In a world that often feels rushed and fragmented, we believe in the power of slowing down. By giving each other more time to open up and share our stories, we can build genuine connections and bridge the gaps between us. Our interactive sessions are thoughtfully curated to encourage active listening, thoughtful reflection, and empathetic communication.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact us at MultiFaithCoalition@accessservices.org
Meet Our Speakers
Dr. Hassahn Batts, DHSc, MSW
Promise Neighborhoods
About the Speaker:
Dr. Hasshan Batts is a tri-sector leader, philanthropist, community epidemiologist, and expert in trauma-informed care, reentry, and community engagement. He co-founded the Watson-Batts School of Construction, which addresses violence and promotes generational wealth in disadvantaged communities through large-scale partnerships with health networks and educational institutions. Dr. Batts is committed to amplifying grassroots voices globally, working across business, government, and nonprofit sectors to create lasting impact.
A Fulbright Specialist, Robert Wood Johnson Culture of Health Leader alum, and Rider-Pool Collective Impact Fellow, he has been appointed to the Governors' Advisory Commission on African American Affairs and chairs the Gun Violence Committee. He also served on the Adult Behavioral Health Commission as a trauma-informed care expert.
Dr. Batts holds an MSW from North Carolina A&T and UNC Greensboro, a Doctorate in Health Sciences, a Global Health postgraduate certificate, and a certificate in Strategic Nonprofit Management from Harvard Business School.
Megan Briggs, M.A.
Eastern University
About the Speaker:
Megan Briggs, M.A., has degrees in Psychology and Counseling & Human Services. She has spent significant time studying and serving outside of the United States in the Middle East, Thailand and Africa. Megan worked as a Mobile Therapist/Behavior Specialist with families and in schools before her role as Program Coordinator with Girls on the Run, a non-profit using running to teach girls social, emotional skills. She is currently an adjunct psychology professor at Eastern University and works as an independent consultant organizing and facilitating civil conversations - building relational bridges across social and ideological differences. Megan serves on the Board of Directors of Interfaith Philadelphia as well as on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committees at her local school district, North Penn. She lives in Lansdale, PA with her husband and two teenage sons.
Dave Eckert, MDiv, CPRP
Access Services
About the Speaker:
Dave Eckert is the Senior Director of Intersect, an initiative within Access Services that supports those at the intersection of faith and mental health through consultation, training and the fostering of collaboration between faith communities and mental health providers. He has spent over 20 years working for Access Services within various roles including Director of a Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation program and agency Chaplain. In addition, Dave has served as one of the pastors at Grace Community Church in Chalfont, PA for the last 15 years. Dave holds degrees in Social Work, Biblical Studies and Divinity. He lives with his wife and three children in Montgomery County, PA.