Eboo Patel is the Founder and President of Interfaith America, an organization that promotes "everyday pluralism" by striving to integrate religious, philosophical, and ideological perspectives into modern democratic life. He delivered a brief lecture at the midpoint of the Civics in Higher Education National Summit, considering the rise of civic thought centers on college campuses and how they should aspire to the ideal of America as "a diversity project."
Eboo Patel is a civic leader, speaker, and author advancing the notion that diversity is a treasure and cooperation across our difference is the key for everybody to thrive. Recognized as “one of America’s best leaders” by U.S. News and World Report, he is the Founder and President of Interfaith America, the nation’s leading interfaith organization.