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Fig Authentic—Dr. Hasshan Batts
Dr. Hasshan Batts is a passionate community leader in the Lehigh Valley, using his voice and experiences to empower others.
A community is a rich tapestry, woven together by individuals from all walks of life, each contributing to a greater whole. This fabric is strengthened by advocates and leaders who drive positive change, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Dr. Hasshan Batts is one such community champion, deeply involved in multiple facets of the Lehigh Valley. As a leader, public speaker, and community development consultant, his work is united by one powerful thread: empowering the voices that often go unheard.
Hasshan truly embodies the mantra, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” He has taken the struggles and challenges of his past and turned them into a source of inspiration, using them to drive and lead change in the community around him. As a father, husband, and grandfather, he is committed to leaving a legacy of positive transformation.
“I didn’t have someone like me to look up to when I was growing up,” Hasshan reflected. “My gift to my people and my community is to create leaders others can look up to.”
Hasshan’s mentorship centers on the recognition that equitable opportunities are often limited. By building relationships and educating the public, he helps dismantle the barriers that hinder progress, ensuring that organizations and systems can create lasting, positive change.
His work spans education, healthcare, and government sectors, giving him a unique perspective on how to bridge gaps and connect people to the resources they need. As a trusted community ambassador, Hasshan listens to his neighbors’ needs and channels support in impactful ways—whether guiding funding to the right initiatives or educating CEOs on their corporate responsibility to uplift the public.
“The community holds the most intimate solutions, but it is often overlooked,” Hasshan said. “I owe it to the community to leverage my credentials and relationships to make it better.”
Whether he’s engaging in a conversation with an elderly neighbor or advising a CEO, Hasshan remains steadfast in his mission: to spotlight the issues facing the community and empower leaders to pave the way for change.
“My ‘why’ is simple,” he said. “It’s about making the world a better place and believing in people’s ability to do and be their best. Systems are made up of people, and when they have the tools, access, and opportunity, they will thrive.”
Looking ahead, Dr. Hasshan Batts is eager to expand his influence on a global scale through his writing and teachings. He hopes to inspire a new generation of leaders to carry forward the work he’s started—creating a ripple effect of positive change that will echo far beyond the Lehigh Valley.
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