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Welcome! Whether you are here for career coaching, to explore conflict resolution and peacebuilding work, or to learn more about international education, I’m glad you have arrived!
I’m based in the Washington, DC area and am working with clients and partners virtually during the pandemic. My career and work has spanned college and university teaching, practicing law, teaching in the Fulbright program, working at a think tank, and career coaching and consulting.
I’ve been interviewed on The TODAY Show, featured in the Washington Post Magazine, and given a TEDx talk. I’ve published op-eds in The New York Times, Baltimore Sun, and other publications. I’ve enjoyed writing about the fields I’ve been part of, publishing three books – Peace Jobs: A Student’s Guide to Starting a Career Working for Peace (IAP 2016), Peacebuilding in Community Colleges: A Teaching Resource (USIP Press 2013), and Legal Research and Writing (Delmar 1996). I’m also the president and co-founder of the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education, Inc. The Forage Center focuses on offering experiential-based training in humanitarian practices.
I look forward to working with you. To schedule an appointment, reach out to me here. You can learn more about my work and background here.
Consulting
I work with organizations, businesses, not for profits, and educational institutions looking to make change and advance their objectives. Find out about consulting.
Coaching
If you are seeking a career change or searching for new horizons, let’s talk. Find out about coaching.
Speaking
I speak on a range of international, education, career, and peacebuilding related issues. Find out about my speaking activities.
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Career Connections Global+ Virtual Internship & Career Fair, 3-5 p.m., 9/30/21
Are you looking for a job or need some ideas for your future career? Join us on September 30th, 3-5pm ET, for our inaugural Virtual Internship and Career Fair. Network and discuss internship and job openings within various fields including international development, government, education, and more. We know the process of looking for a jobContinue reading “Career Connections Global+ Virtual Internship & Career Fair, 3-5 p.m., 9/30/21”
How to Get A Job Helping Refugees
Duncan Ball, an aid worker in Iraq, has posted this guide on helping those interested in seeking work helping refugees (IDPs and all displaced people). Go here.
Virginia Mediation Network Conference: Graduate Student Panel
Virginia Mediation Network Conference Theme: Building Bridges September 30th, 6 pm Virtual Presentation Graduate students are invited to present research relevant to the conference theme. One panels will be organized of 3-4 students or practitioners who will be asked to present for 10-15 minutes followed by Q&A If you would like to participate please fillContinue reading “Virginia Mediation Network Conference: Graduate Student Panel”
Graduate Research Panels at Virtual ACR Conference
Graduate Research Panels At the Association for Conflict Resolution 2021 Annual Conference Sponsored by The Association for Conflict Resolution’s Education, Research and Training Section Call for Proposals Graduate students are invited to present research relevant to the conference theme. One panels will be organized of 3-4 students or practitioners who will be asked to presentContinue reading “Graduate Research Panels at Virtual ACR Conference”
Valencia College’s Virtual Global Peace Week, September 2021
The International Day of Peace (IDP) is coming on September 21. Many colleges hold events around the day, including Valencia College. Check out their week of events around IDP. Go here.
Effort to Launch Initiative To Protect U.S. Democracy, Alliance for Peacebuilding
The Alliance for Peacebuilding invites all former U.S. government leaders who have worked in the peace, conflict, development, and democracy space, as well as U.S. government implementing partners (current and former) to sign on as individuals to AfP’s statement below calling on President Biden to launch a robust initiative to support civic engagement and democracyContinue reading “Effort to Launch Initiative To Protect U.S. Democracy, Alliance for Peacebuilding”
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