Mark Peres

Mark Peres is an accomplished author, having written "The Accord," a novel exploring human-AI relations, and "The Man Who Lived a Hundred Lives," a memoir about familial understanding. They are the founder and executive director of The Charlotte Center for the Humanities, which fosters civic engagement through discussions and community events. Mark serves as a professor of leadership and ethics at Johnson & Wales University, teaching courses on global ethics and social change. Previously, they published content as the editor of Charlotte Viewpoint Magazine and hosted a podcast called "On Life and Meaning," interviewing various creative and civic leaders. Mark earned an A.B. in History and Philosophy of Religion from Rollins College and a J.D. from Florida State University College of Law.