Brian is the Executive Director of Encounter World Religions, an educational centre that promotes religious literacy. Brian has a PhD in religion and consults to governments, police, and for-profit firms and has thoroughly enjoyed consulting with several OPOs in the United States. He particularly looks forward every summer to Encounter’s annual Discovery Week, held in Toronto, where 50 participants explore 11 religions through classes and 20 site visits in 7 days. He blogs at ReligionsGeek.com.
Closing Gaps: Understanding Belief Systems Beyond Widely Practiced Religions (Part I)
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 2:00pm
While many care resources aim for neutrality, neutrality alone does not guarantee that every family feels understood or supported during organ donation and end-of-life conversations. This webinar will explore how OPO professionals and hospital staff can provide more meaningful support for families whose beliefs fall outside commonly represented religious frameworks. Through the lens of unconscious bias, participants will be invited to move beyond the comfort of familiarity and toward a practice rooted in curiosity, humility, and affirming care — ensuring that every family, regardless of belief system, receives the meaning, intentional support they deserve.
