About A Time for Humanity
A Time for Humanity™ Exists to Help People Engage More Constructively During Times of Division, Conflict, and Uncertainty
Too often, differences in values, political views, and belief systems, can create tension and drive wedges between us. But many of the conflicts and frustrations we attribute to those differences are also shaped by how we interpret situations, react under stress, and engage with one another during moments of disagreement and uncertainty.
Who We Are
A Time for Humanity™ is a nonprofit organization focused on helping people better understand and improve how they think, communicate, and engage with one another during disagreement, uncertainty, and growing division.
Through facilitated dialogue, learning experiences, and practical reflection, our goal is to help people explore how our assumptions, interpretations, and reactions shape interactions and relationships.
ATFH is grounded in the belief that greater awareness of these patterns can support more thoughtful communication, healthier dialogue, and stronger capacities for cooperation across differences.
Mission
To empower people to engage across differences with greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation.
Our Vision
A Time for Humanity™ envisions a future where communities and societies work together to address shared challenges and build a better future for us all.
Why We Exist
Many conversations today become difficult before real understanding has a chance to develop. We can quickly form assumptions during stressful or emotionally charged moments, and our reactions can shape our interactions before we have time to reflect on what’s happening.
We want to help people better understand these patterns and create space for more thoughtful and constructive engagement.
Our work begins with everyday human interaction: how we listen, react, communicate, disagree, and respond to one another in our daily lives.
Why We Begin With Human Interaction
A Time for Humanity™ focuses first on human interaction because lasting change that comes from systems and institutions must begin with the people within them. It grows from how people think and communicate with one another, and how they navigate disagreement and uncertainty in everyday life.
We believe people are capable of more thoughtful engagement across differences. When people strengthen qualities such as compassion, cooperation, humility, understanding, and openness, they improve not only individual relationships but also the environments they help create within our global society.
We believe awareness begins with the ability to better understand ourselves and others and engage more intentionally with the world around us.
By helping people practice thoughtful engagement, we hope to encourage healthier relationships, stronger cooperation, and more constructive approaches to the challenges people face together.
When we learn to approach differences with greater awareness and emotional balance, the effects can extend far beyond individual interactions and contribute to a more peaceful and cooperative world over time.
About the Founder
A Time for Humanity™ was founded by Kenneth Callison, whose writing and public conversations helped inspire the organization’s focus on human behavior, fear, cooperation, and the future of humanity.
The ideas explored in his book, The Way to World Peace: An Idea Whose Time Has Come, helped raise many of the questions that shaped the organization’s early vision.
While the book provides philosophical and inspirational context, ATFH focuses on creating practical educational experiences and engagement opportunities that help people explore these ideas through dialogue, reflection, and interaction.
Leadership and Governance
A Time for Humanity™ is continuing to build its leadership, governance, and advisory structure as the organization develops its programs and community engagement efforts.
The organization is guided by individuals committed to greater awareness, constructive engagement, and the long-term development of ATFH’s mission and programming.
Kenneth Callison
Kenneth Callison is an entrepreneur, author, and the founder of A Time for Humanity™. For decades, he has explored the intersection of human behavior, conflict, diplomacy, and our long-term future. His research on global security and consciousness inspired his book, The Way to World Peace, and his advocacy has contributed to global conversations on nuclear disarmament, including notable collaboration with Carl Sagan and other diplomacy advocates. In addition to his writing, Kenneth built and led two successful national companies. Today, he channels this strategic leadership to champion ATFH initiatives that foster communication, personal responsibility, and deep understanding across communities.
Jeffrey Small
Jeffrey Small is an entrepreneur and business leader with over 35 years of experience in the international electronic payments industry. Raised in the Midwest, he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Marketing while working full-time. In 1993, Jeffrey founded Best Card LLC, transforming it into a recognized national leader in vertical market integration. Throughout his career, he negotiated with numerous Fortune 500 companies and drove strategic growth across the payments landscape before a successful retirement in 2022. Today, Jeffrey brings decades of entrepreneurial leadership, strategic foresight, and relationship-building expertise to A Time for Humanity™. He is dedicated to supporting initiatives that foster thoughtful engagement, cooperation, and a deeper understanding within society.
David Morgan
David Morgan is a software engineering leader with over 30 years in the technology industry, including 17 years supporting Department of Defense and U.S. Space Force programs. He holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, with a career spanning roles at Sun Microsystems, LSI Logic, and a major defense contractor. Beyond his technical expertise, David is deeply committed to community mentorship and service, volunteering with Junior Achievement and the Children’s Literacy Center to guide those exploring careers in technology. He brings to A Time for Humanity™ a collaborative leadership style grounded in his belief that meaningful progress begins with open dialogue, continuous learning, and mutual understanding.
Judi Morris
Judi Morris is an operations and organizational leader skilled in helping businesses streamline processes, build effective teams, and translate complex ideas into practical action. Her diverse background spans operations management, organizational development, and process improvement across multiple industries. As Interim Leadershiip of A Time for Humanity™, Judi partners with the Founder and Board to guide strategic development, communications, and educational initiatives. She has played a key role in shaping ATFH’s messaging, developing The Convene Experience, and building the operational foundation needed for sustainable growth. Judi is passionate about creating lasting impact by equipping people with practical tools to understand one another, bringing a collaborative, purpose-driven approach to her leadership.