{"id":26108,"date":"2025-10-29T18:32:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T18:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/?p=26108"},"modified":"2025-10-29T20:42:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T20:42:47","slug":"intercultural-ministries-offers-webinars-on-understanding-bias-cultural-responsiveness-and-being-an-ally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2025\/intercultural-ministries-offers-webinars-on-understanding-bias-cultural-responsiveness-and-being-an-ally\/","title":{"rendered":"Intercultural Ministries offers webinars on ‘Understanding Bias,’ ‘Cultural Responsiveness,’ and ‘Being an Ally’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Intercultural Ministries offers three upcoming webinars on “Understanding Bias,” “Cultural Responsiveness,” and “Privilege and Being an Ally. Presenters will be Rev. Founa A. Badet, Director of Intercultural Ministries, and Dr. Meridith Gould. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Founa Badet<\/h1>\n

Rev. Founa I. Augustin Badet, MAL, is the Director of Intercultural Ministries for the Church of the Brethren. She serves as Director of Ministries, part of the District Executive Leadership Team at the Atlantic Southeast District Church of the Brethren, and a Circuit Rider for Haitian Creole multi-vocational Pastors.<\/p>\n \n

She has a bachelor’s degree in Christian ministry and a master’s in leadership from Trinity International University. Founa is also a Certified Mental Health First Aid from the National Council of Mental Wellbeing, trained to provide initial help to someone experiencing a mental health or substance challenge. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meridith Gould<\/h1>\n

Dr. Meridith Gould is an internationally recognized expert in diversity, gender and social inclusion with a Ph.D. in conflict analysis and resolution. With over 25 years of experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating programs globally, she has been a leading voice in promoting equity, justice, and peace in complex and often divided settings.<\/p>\nDr. Gould is extensively trained in numerous DEI frameworks and models, including anti-bias education, prejudice reduction, gender-based violence prevention, and strategies for addressing racial and religious violence. Her work has taken her across the globe, where she has consulted with governments, non-profits, and educational institutions to embed inclusive practices and foster environments of belonging.<\/p>\n

A significant part of Dr. Gould\u2019s career has been dedicated to cross-cultural, inter-faith and faith-based engagement. She has consulted with religious organizations across the United States and Africa, guiding them in building inclusive relationships and cultivating communities that reflect the values of equity, empathy and mutual respect.<\/p>\n

She has served as an advisor to prominent human rights and advocacy organizations, including The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee, the National Conference for Christians and Jews, and numerous others committed to combating hate and bias around the world.<\/p>\n

As an educator and skilled facilitator, Dr. Gould has taught courses on race relations, conflict resolution, hate and violence prevention at Spelman College, Emory University, and Trinity College. Her teaching and training approach integrates theory with real-world application, inspiring critical dialogue and transformational change.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Bias<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

November 6, 2025 \u2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all carry bias\u2014some conscious, some unconscious. But understanding bias is the first step toward building more inclusive, equitable, and respectful environments at work,  in our communities, and in everyday interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this webinar, Understanding Bias<\/em>, participants will explore the roots of bias, how it manifests in behavior and decision-making, and the impact it has on individuals and groups. Through reflective exercises, real-world scenarios, and practical tools, you’ll gain the awareness needed to recognize and address bias\u2014both within yourself and in the systems around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this webinar, participants will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n