Amb. Chris Lu Study Group: Faith and Public Service: Leading Across Differences

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How do leaders work across deeply held differences in belief? We’ll explore how public servants build trust with religious communities, navigate tensions between religious freedom and other public responsibilities, and find common ground with people of different faiths. We'll also ask how leaders reconcile their own personal convictions with the political realities of governing. IN PERSON GUEST: Melissa Rogers, former Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships under Presidents Obama and Biden These off the record conversations are open to members of the Harvard community. Please RSVP with a valid Harvard email address. Speakers and Presenters Ambassador Chris Lu, IOP Fall 2026 Resident Fellow; U.S. Ambassador to the United…

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