Previous Speakers

Mrs. Jacqueline Claire

Jacqueline Claire: Unveiling Our Spiritual Essence through Art and Dialogue Jacqueline Claire is a visionary artist and podcaster, dedicated to awakening inner joy, courage, and spiritual consciousness. Utilizing a rich palette of fine art, illustration, public speaking, and spiritual discussions, Jacqueline strives to forge a deep connection between individuals and their spiritual selves, fostering a […]
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Dr. Drew Remignanti

New Jersey native and NH resident, Dr. Drew Remignanti, MD, MPH, author of The Healing Connection: A Partnership for Your Health writes from the dual perspective of a 40 year career emergency physician and of a 50 year career chronic autoimmune disease patient. He considers himself well educated by Dartmouth College, Rutgers Medical School, the […]
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Dr. Edward (“Ned”) Walker

Dr. Edward (“Ned”) Walker is a Baha’i and lives in central Michigan, USA, with his wife Dr. Jesslyn Ingram. He has served the Faith in various capacities such as member of local spiritual assemblies and in assistance to auxiliary board members, and in facilitating Ruhi study circles, participating in interfaith events, and hosting firesides. He […]
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Mr. Norbert DuBois

Norbert DuBois is a second-generation Bahá’í whose parents—both school teachers—began studying Bahá’í Faith in the 1950’s. His Bahá’í activities have included working at US Bahá’í National Centre, co-directing Washington, DC’s Bahá’í Youth Workshop performances, plus serving and teaching Bahá’í in other countries such as Republic of Haïti and Peoples Republic of China. In January of […]
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Dr. Chris Johnson

Personal Journey:Dr. Chris Johnson’s life is a captivating journey of personal growth, resilience, and a deep commitment to fostering unity among people of diverse backgrounds. His remarkable story begins with his embrace of the Baha’i Faith, an enduring spiritual path that has guided him for over 35 years. Chris’s introduction to the Baha’i Faith occurred […]
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Mr. Edward A. Price

Edward Price is a former atheist from a Jewish background who became a Bahá’í in 1973 at the University of Virginia. He has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia in Psychology and Religious Studies, a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National University in California, and further graduate study from Florida State […]
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Dr. Hamid Peseschkian MD, DM, DMSc, IDFAPA, ECP

Dr. Peseschkian, a triple German Board-certified specialist in psychiatry, neurology, and psychotherapy, is the Managing and Academic Director of the Wiesbaden Academy for Psychotherapy, Medical Director of the Wiesbaden Psychotherapy Clinic, and President of the World Association for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy. With extensive experience, he holds various international certifications and memberships, including recognition from […]
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Prof. Dr. Nancy Lee Harper

Nancy Lee Harper became a Bahá’í in Austin, Texas, in 1969. Since then, she pioneered to Argentina (1975-1977) with her husband Barron Harper and with their children and later to Portugal (1992-2013). Retiring from the Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal, where she was head of Piano, she now lives near family in Victoria, B.C., Canada. Professionally, […]
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Dr. Susan Maneck(Phd)

Dr. Susan Maneck is an accomplished Associate Professor whose academic journey is marked by a profound dedication to the exploration of diverse religious and historical themes. Holding a PhD in History from the University of Arizona, along with an MA in Oriental Studies from the same institution, and an AB in Religious Studies from the […]
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Dr. Necati Alkan (PhD)

Research Associate at University of Bamberg/Germany from 2015 to 2022; currently affiliated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem/Israel I have been fascinated with Bahá’í Studies, especially history, since my youth. Studying Islamic Studies and History, then, at the university, opened new vistas for me. By learning Arabic, Persian and in particular Ottoman Turkish, beside my […]
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