Contributed photography / Josh R. SinghJosh R. Singh has degrees in physics, psychology and divinity, and while those might seem like disparate areas of study, they all point to what drives him.
“It takes a few minutes to explain, but the overriding theme of it all is a pursuit of understanding the world and how it works,” he says.
Since late 2020, Singh has been the director of strategic operations at the Bethlehem Center in Alton Park, filling a newly created role focused on expanding partnerships and outreach. As a key resource for an urban, underserved community, the nonprofit center known as “The Beth” is an ideal place to bring his skills to bear, Singh says.
“My passion is for helping folks align their organization and amplify its impact,” he says. “I like to try and have a business mind and a ministry heart.”
Born in New York City and raised on Long Island, Singh worked in marketing in Atlanta for a decade before coming to Chattanooga a few years ago to work in ministry. That project led him to a role as director of faith-based and neighborhood partnerships with UnifiED, a community-led coalition of Hamilton County Schools parents, teachers and residents.