Nicholas Sherwood
Associate Director at Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Arabic Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Human Research, IRB Training – Social and Behavioral
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative CertificateJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Responsible Conduct of Research – Basic Course
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative CertificateJan, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director
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Jul 2021 - Present
Mary Hoch Center for Reconciliation
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Research Officer
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Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
Mary Hoch Center for Reconciliation
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Fundraising & Development Officer
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
Center for World Religions, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution
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Research & Practice Fellow
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
Mary Hoch Center for ReconciliationConceptualize, create, and manage the MHCR research laboratory; manage undergraduate research assistants; supervise empirical research projects focusing on the psychology of transformation and reconciliation; conduct reflective practitioner training at local, national, and international events.
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
Conduct original research projects at all stages of the research process (conceptualization, literature review, methods development, experimentation, write-up, and dissemination); assist with grant applications; edit manuscripts; seek opportunities to translate academic research into local practice.
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Program Recruiter / Marketing Coordinator
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
Center for World Religions, Diplomacy, and Conflict ResolutionRecruit, train, and supervise undergraduate and graduate students throughout the DMV area to serve as CRDC interns and fellows; mentor interns and fellows on conflict resolution practice and research; manage students on CRDC-sponsored study abroad trips.Maintain social media / online presence; recruit undergraduate and graduate students in the metro-DC area for study abroad courses offered through the CRDC; represent CRDC and the Director at local networking events; manage relationships with student study abroad applicants and participants.
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The Parachute People
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board of Directors
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Jan 2020 - Present
Responsible for all aspects of planning, coordinating, and executing an international conference focused on linking peacebuilding practitioners, scholars / researchers, students, and religious / spiritual leaders; chairperson of panel presentation; recruit student presenters / participants.
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Director of Community Engagement
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
Management of 3 project coordinators to deliver resilience-building and conflict resolution workshops at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival; coordinate efforts with local, regional, and national NGOs; serve as primary communication liaison between executive team and community partners.
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Director of Research
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Mar 2016 - Dec 2019
Summarizing global trends of the stigma attached to mental health issues; advertising and networking with national music industry personnel to promote mental health practices; serving as brand ambassador at US music festivals and concerts; creating age-specific health interventions.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lab Manager
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
Social Science Research LaboratoryRecruiting and training undergraduate research assistants on lab protocols; supervising 6 undergraduates on lab tasks; co-authoring academic publications focusing on the geo-spatial dimension of health psychology, empowerment & PrEP users, and resilience on health outcomes.
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Associate Researcher
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
Social Science Research LaboratoryRecruited participants for clinical research focusing on factors affecting adherence to PrEP; co-authoring journal articles examining intersectionality and resilience in woman living with HIV and the impact of HIV status on depression and trauma.
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Graduate Researcher
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2019
Institute for Human RightsConceptualized research project assessing material need and psychological resilience of resettled Syrian refugees with disabilities living in the United States; developed two scales assessing refugee- and disability-related service provision; supervised undergraduate research assistant.
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Marketing Coordinator
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2019
Institute for Human RightsMaintaining social media / online presence; creating standard operating procedures related to new hires, social media presence, and online advertising; managing 7 student interns; assistance in hosting over 20 public events at the local, national, and international levels.
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Instructor of Record
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Department of AnthropologyTaught "Introduction to Peace & Conflict Studies" to 37 undergraduate students. Ranked in the top 10% of UAB instructors on end-of-term teaching evaluations.
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Sparkman Fellow
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Sparkman Center for Global HealthCo-authored the Sparkman Center’s state-wide Public Health Case Competition; managed data, de-identified interview transcripts, and created operation manuals for cross-cultural health assessments identifying barriers to health care utilization of minority women living with HIV.
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War Child USA
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Research Fellow
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Apr 2018 - Aug 2018
Created literature review of cross-cultural resilience in women and children in conflict zones; created an online database of evidence-based interventions aiding populations experiencing violent conflict; standardized protocols for international field research and presentation. Created literature review of cross-cultural resilience in women and children in conflict zones; created an online database of evidence-based interventions aiding populations experiencing violent conflict; standardized protocols for international field research and presentation.
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United Nations
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United States
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International Affairs
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Court Rapporteur
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2017
Provided executive briefs to UN Secretariats on General Assembly meetings during the 10th Meeting of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; assisted presenters during 6 paper presentations and 3 roundtable discussions; supervised 4 interns on conference assistance and transcription of General Assembly proceedings. Provided executive briefs to UN Secretariats on General Assembly meetings during the 10th Meeting of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; assisted presenters during 6 paper presentations and 3 roundtable discussions; supervised 4 interns on conference assistance and transcription of General Assembly proceedings.
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Cultured South Fermentation Co.
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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District Manager & Vendor
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2017
Investigated digestive, psychoneuroimmunological, anti-cancer, and mood stabilizing effects of kombucha consumption; directed oversight in personnel hiring and scheduling; sold product to local businesses; brewed kombucha in a certified brewery; targeted local marketing. Investigated digestive, psychoneuroimmunological, anti-cancer, and mood stabilizing effects of kombucha consumption; directed oversight in personnel hiring and scheduling; sold product to local businesses; brewed kombucha in a certified brewery; targeted local marketing.
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Sips Espresso
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Barista
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Executed all operations of a local coffee shop, prepared and served coffee and tea beverages alone, marketed products to local University of Georgia students with minimum daily and monthly income goals, broke sales records for every consecutive month during employment. Executed all operations of a local coffee shop, prepared and served coffee and tea beverages alone, marketed products to local University of Georgia students with minimum daily and monthly income goals, broke sales records for every consecutive month during employment.
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The University of Georgia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
Data collection, entry, and coding for university research related to employer mental health and wellbeing; assisted graduate students in article collection and coding for a master’s thesis project; developed a scale to be used in UGA’s business management department. Data collection, entry, and coding for university research related to employer mental health and wellbeing; assisted graduate students in article collection and coding for a master’s thesis project; developed a scale to be used in UGA’s business management department.
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Fear 2 Freedom
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Intern
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Aug 2013 - Jul 2015
Created a literature review about trauma associated with sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, and sex trafficking; provided logistical support for planning after-care services to trauma survivors; collaborated with local, national, and international sexual violence advocates. Created a literature review about trauma associated with sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, and sex trafficking; provided logistical support for planning after-care services to trauma survivors; collaborated with local, national, and international sexual violence advocates.
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Christopher Newport University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Manager
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Entered and managed data on the occurrence of health promoting behaviors in university students; compiled literature reviews on promoting health in university students; led 8 student research assistants; assisted in the creation of poster and paper presentations.
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Associate Researcher
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Created an extensive literature review examining interactions between human trafficking and complex-PTSD; integrated motivation theory to understand the motives of human traffickers; used Allostatic theory to predict experienced stress of survivors of human rights violations.
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Einstein's Cafe Shift Supervisor
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2014
Handled monetary transactions, reconciled register and sales at the end of the workday (up to $5,000/day), trained and managed over 75 employees, prepared / served food and drinks, served concessions for CNU sporting events, received and put away large store orders, general store upkeep.
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Research Assistant
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Apr 2012 - Aug 2013
Created literature review examining PTSD symptomology related to visual stimuli, cognitive load, cognitive performance, testosterone levels, environmental cues; assisted in the development of ideas, experimental design, and security of student research grants.
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Office of Admission Student Assistant
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Oct 2010 - Dec 2012
Sorted incoming mail, organized, and alphabetized thousands of university applications, inputed applicant information into online databases, hosted 5 visiting high school students for overnight stays, provided customer service via phone, electronically, and in-person.
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Assistant Counselor
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
Camp counselor for elementary school boys with 500+ hours of engagement with over 100 6-year-old boys; assisted children with biological needs, implementing first aid procedures; taught Outdoor Environmental Education, Rowing, Arts & Crafts, and team sport activities. Camp counselor for elementary school boys with 500+ hours of engagement with over 100 6-year-old boys; assisted children with biological needs, implementing first aid procedures; taught Outdoor Environmental Education, Rowing, Arts & Crafts, and team sport activities.
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Education
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2019 - 2023
George Mason University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Conflict Analysis and Resolution -
2017 - 2019
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Arts - MA, Anthropology of Peace and Human Rights -
2010 - 2014
Christopher Newport University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
2010 - 2014
Christopher Newport University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government
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