Basel Touchan

Dr. Basel Touchan is an organizational development professional committed to building communities and workplaces where people can thrive. Raised in Syria and trained in medicine before moving to the United States, he brings a global lens to strengthening systems and designing programs that expand access to opportunity. His work includes local, state and national initiatives that advance immigrant inclusion, educational equity and workforce readiness, along with strategic planning and capacity building for organizations seeking long-term growth. Basel serves as the affiliate equity officer for the ACLU of Kentucky, vice chair of the Lexington Mayor’s International Affairs Advisory Commission and on the boards of C-FAIR, the New Americans Initiative and the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. He enjoys hiking, chess and live music.