ECO21 Team of Professionals

Ramses Rashidi, Managing Director

Ramses is a visionary with over three decades dedicated to education, innovation, and conservation. His unwavering commitment centers on pioneering development models to create a more united, equitable, and regenerative world. His life's journey includes extensive research into global development trends across social, economic, and ecological dimensions. Inspired by the Bahá’í vision of world unity and motivated by the need for harmony and balance in global development, Ramses has authored numerous articles and papers on 'The Framework for a Balanced Development Model,' published in various publications and websites in multiple languages. In the 1990s, while living in China, Ramses founded the Center for Balanced Development and later established it as a 501c3 nonprofit research organization in the United States. Now based in Southern California, he is developing the 'Innovation Club,' a mentorship and empowerment program for children and youth that actively involves parents and communities. Additionally, he is exploring the integration of artificial intelligence into 'Social Enterprise' initiatives. Having studied Chinese culture for over 30 years, Ramses is currently conducting research on the "Analects of Confucius" and its application in a balanced development model.

Randolph Dobbs, Consultant

Randolph, born in Oakland, California, and raised in Salinas near Monterey, pursued his education at Hartnell College. A member of the Regional Bahá’í Council of the State of California, Mr. Dobbs is actively involved in the Interfaith Collective in the Mayor’s Office for the City of Los Angeles. Since the mid-90s, he has held the position of secretary for the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Los Angeles. In addition to these responsibilities, Randolph serves as the director of the Association of Bahá’í Studies and the Office of Religious Life at the University of Southern California (USC). He also sits on the Board of Directors of the University Religious Conference at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Renowned for his extensive articles and op-eds on the vision of a harmonious global community, freedom of belief, and the preservation of cultural diversity, his work has been featured on various websites and in numerous publications. Currently residing in Southern California, Randolph Dobbs frequently travels in various capacities. Furthermore, he is a sought-after speaker at conferences and forums, both within the United States and globally.