10/25/2024
Richard Hathaway joins CCIU as new Executive Director!
The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding (CCIU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Hathaway as its incoming Executive Director. CCIU promotes public awareness, understanding about, and respect for, Connecticut's religious diversity through an array of programs and initiatives. CCIU equips individuals and communities for interfaith engagement, builds collaborative relationships, and stands in solidarity with our diverse neighbors. Building off our common ground we can harness our gifts and talents towards building diverse leadership among our youth and addressing issues impacting communities across the state.
Rick Hathaway comes into this role with more than 30 years of organizational development experience across some 50+ countries spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. He is completing 17 years as area vice president for Habitat for Humanity in Asia-Pacific and most recently as area vice president covering Europe and the Middle East. In his career he has led significant development programs in the areas of housing construction, advocacy, and finance as well as youth development and volunteer engagement. He has served on the board of directors of non-profit organizations across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Rick is a native of New England and he and his wife Wan Sook are relocating to Connecticut where he has strong family roots. Prior to joining Habitat for Humanity, Rick worked as a design engineer for GE Aircraft Engines in Massachusetts. He received his MBA in International Economic Development from Eastern University ; and Masters of Science in Urban Development from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia. Rick completed his Doctorate in Organizational Development at Northeastern University and was awarded the 2024 NE University outstanding doctorate in community impact.
The leadership of CCIU is pleased to welcome Rick into this role as the organization looks to expand its impact across the state of Connecticut.
