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"Gandhi-King Across Cultures & Faiths"

BK Sister Sabita Geer

Reverend Nicolle D. Harris

Reverend Nicolle D. Harris

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  • Brahma Kumaris Sabita Geer is The United Nations Representative of the Brahma Kumaris (BK).  Using peace-building methods in 110 countries, the Brahma Kumaris actively supports The United Nations 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • The work of Brahma Kumaris is based on understanding that there is a connection among awareness, attitude, vision, action, and the world.  All real change, whether big or small, begins with a change in awareness. This change in awareness is facilitated by the practice of yoga and spirituality.  
  • Sabita Geer is a practicing student and teacher of the art of yoga for the past 40 years.  Her work is based on the understanding that change begins with a shift in awareness, and she facilitates real changes by a spiritual-based approach called Raja Yoga.  
  • She has conducted courses, facilitated workshops and retreats in the Caribbean, United Kingdom, India, The Middle East, and in many states across the United States of America.
  • Regarding The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Sabita Geer initiates and mentors youth, women, and men, in many projects.  
  • She also has a background in Physics and Mathematics and has been a representative of the Brahma Kumaris in the United States of America for over 20 years.

Reverend Nicolle D. Harris

Reverend Nicolle D. Harris

Reverend Nicolle D. Harris

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  • Reverend Nicolle D. Harris currently serves as Pastor of Duryee Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Schenectady, NY, and as President of the Schenectady Branch of the NAACP. 
  • While at Drew University, she did her internship at The Church Center for the United Nations in New York City, under the tutelage of Rev. Dionne Boissiere the first African-American Chaplain to the United Nations, and traveled to South Africa as part of her cross-cultural studies.
  • Reverend Harris was elected to the Asbury Park Board of Education in 2013 and served for 3 years, including a stint as both President and Vice President. In May 2016, the late Bishop Louis Hunter Sr. ordained her as an Itinerant Deacon.
  • Affectionately known as Pastor Nikki, she grew up in Asbury Park, NJ, and is the only child of Deacon Daniel A Harris III & Emily Harris.  Following high school, she went on to attend Delaware State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Primary Education with a minor in Theater. 
  • She finished writing her first stage play, a Gospel Musical titled “In the Final Hour,” which was staged at Newark Symphony Hall, in New Jersey, November 2006.
  • Reverend Harris is a graduate of The Theological School at Drew University, where she earned her Master of Divinity Degree.  Presently she is enrolled at United Theological School for her doctoral degree.

Reverend Terry Troia

Reverend Nicolle D. Harris

Reverend Terry Troia

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  • Reverend Terry Troia is actively involved in racial, economic and social justice work related to health, housing and educational equity, LGBT inclusion, immigrants’ rights and the right to shelter, and is the Minister of the Reformed Church of Huguenot Park.
  • She serves by appointment to the Governor’s Clergy Council, the Mayor’s Clergy Advisory Council, the NYC Council Gun Violence Task Force, The Richmond County District Attorney Hate Crimes Task Force, New York State Interfaith Immigration Network, NYC HIV Health and Human Services Planning Council, NYPD Training Advisory Committee, NYPD SI Borough Command Immigrant Task Force and NYC Supportive Housing Task Force.  
  •  Reverend Troia is President and CEO of Project Hospitality, an interfaith effort providing emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing & services to hungry and homeless New Yorkers, where she has worked for the last 35 years.  
  •  In November 2019, The Mayor of The City Of New York appointed The Reverend Terry Troia to The City Commission on Human Rights,to strengthen the commitment to dignity and respect for all.  
  • Reverend Troia also serves on Board Of Directors of the Supportive Housing Network of New York, New World Prep Charter School, Coordinated Behavioral Health and Homeless Services United.


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