Richard Mahida currently serves at The Salvation Army in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He holds a Master of Science in International Development from University College Dublin, Ireland.

Previously, he served as the Territorial Projects Officer for The Salvation Army's Eastern Europe Territory and as an Impact Officer with the Global Shapers Chisinau Hub under the World Economic Forum. With a strong background in project design, community development, and public speaking, Richard brings a thoughtful and globally informed perspective to development work. He is a former Erasmus Mundus EMINTE Scholar and Linnaeus-Palme Scholar, reflecting his international academic and professional experience. Richard is deeply committed to serving both God and the community, and he is passionate about advancing inclusive, transformative change through collaboration and cultural understanding.

Panelist: Morning Keynote, Who is my neighbor? A deeper dive.