New Jersey Leaders to Headline United Nations Forum

New York, NY — September 30, 2025. In a powerful moment of representation for New Jersey, two of the state’s most prominent voices will take the global stage at the United Nations Headquarters during the 80th Session of the General Assembly.

The Reverend Bolívar Flores, President of the Board of the Northern Theological University, and Daniel Regan, President of the New Jersey Coalition of Treatment Providers, will lead a historic session as part of the Science Summit 2025.

Flores, widely recognized as a pastor, academic, and international advocate for human rights, and Regan, a respected leader in the fight for mental health awareness, recovery, and community transformation, will guide a dialogue that blends faith, science, and civic responsibility.

The forum, scheduled for September 30 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, is expected to convene scientists, diplomats, policymakers, and community leaders from across the globe. Its goal: to push forward innovative and sustainable solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity.

“New Jersey has long been a beacon of second chances and community empowerment,” organizers said, adding that the leadership of Flores and Regan at the UN highlights the state’s role not just in national, but in global conversations about justice, healing, and innovation.

The event, titled “A Historic Dialogue at the United Nations”, will stream live from New York City, offering a rare look at how voices rooted in local service can shape international policy and inspire collective action.

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