The Association for Conflict Resolution-Greater New York (ACR-GNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) Dispute Resolution Center at John Jay College Present Bridging Divides: Lessons from Interfaith and Community Collaborations

How do we build trust, unite divided communities, and drive meaningful change?

In this presentation, the Do Gooders—formerly known as UnityWorks—will discuss their far-reaching bridge-building work as a collaborative of seasoned leaders whose combined experience spans more than 100 years across government, faith, nonprofit leadership, and organizational management. Pastor Gilford Monrose, Eileen Reilly, Mohammed Razvi, and Rabbi Bob Kaplan bring diverse perspectives, deep expertise, and decades of hands-on experience in community leadership, interfaith engagement, public service, and organizational strategy.

Drawing on more than two decades of collaborative work, the presenters will share the stories, strategies, and lessons behind their efforts to build bridges, respond to crises, foster cross-sector partnerships, and create resilient, values-driven solutions.