Atlantic Institute

Fountain Forum Series: Understanding Across Shared Values — The Architecture of Trust
2026-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join Atlantic Institute for a special America 250 Edition of our Fountain Forum Series, exploring the theme “Understanding Across Shared Values: The Architecture of Trust.” This conversation invites us to reflect on the shared values, relationships, and acts of understanding that help build trust within our communities.
Hosted at Woodward Academy’s Gulley Pavilion, this evening brings together voices from education, public safety, and academia for a thoughtful dialogue on strengthening trust, civic engagement, and community cohesion.
Panelists

Rev. Dr. Chris RayAlexander – Academy Chaplain & Chair of Religious Studies, Woodward Academy
Stacey Cotton – Former Chief of Police, City of Covington; Board Member, Georgia Board of Public Safety
Dr. Asli Dag – Management Faculty, Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University

Woodward Academy – Gulley Pavilion
1662 Rugby Avenue, College Park, GA 30337
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Through thoughtful dialogue and reflection, we hope to explore how understanding across shared values can strengthen trust, civic engagement, and community cohesion. We invite our community to join us for this meaningful conversation.
