Experience

DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT LIMITS

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Nov 2020 - Present

• Curriculum Specialist

  • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

  Development of a remote Middle and High School photography-focused curriculum, in collaboration with JGS and ICP. In 11 sessions, students are invited to participate in a interactive remote curriculum that uses a trauma informed/healing centered lens. Drawing on the arts, poetry, music, and especially photography, students build connections amongst themselves as they explore notions of identity and community. Throughout, students build their photography skills to express themselves as they photograph themselves, their communities and the times we find ourselves in. Show less



Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educational Training and Coaching Specialist - Senior Staff Developer

  • Oct 2006 - Present

• SEL Courageous Schools Conference Organizer 2013

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Coordinating all aspects of Morningside Center's third annual educational conference Courageous Schools: Fulfilling the Promise of Public Education. Responsibilities included organizing 24 workshops, key note speakers, and performances; outreach; communications; logistics; follow up; etc.

• SEL Courageous Schools Conference Organizer 2012

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  Coordinating all aspects of Morningside Center's third annual educational conference Courageous Schools: Honoring Teaching as a Calling. Responsibilities included organizing 24 workshops, key note speakers, and performances; outreach; communications; logistics; follow up; etc.

• SEL Courageous Schools Conference Organizer 2011

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2011

  Coordinating all aspects of Morningside Center's second annual educational conference Courageous Schools: Holding the Vision in Tough Times. Responsibilities included organizing 24 workshops, key note speakers, and performances; outreach; communications; logistics; follow up; etc.

• Writer

  • Jun 2009 - Oct 2009

  Responsible for co-writing a manual to train K-2 students to become Peace Helpers (i.e. a simplified Peer Mediation role).



TeachableMoment.Org

• Writer/Curriculum Design

  • Apr 2009 - Present



The QUESTion Project

• United States
• Program Development

• SEL Curriculum Specialist

  • Dec 2020 - Present



Math for America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Facilitator/Trainer

  • Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

  Developed and facilitated a MfA SummerThink Session on how trauma impacts the Brain and how teachers can form healing classroom spaces to support students. Developed and facilitated a MfA SummerThink Session on how trauma impacts the Brain and how teachers can form healing classroom spaces to support students.



American Federation of Teachers

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Webinar Co-Facilitator/Presenter

  • Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

  Developed and Co-Facilitated AFT top 5 Webinar on "Taking on Implicit Bias in the K-12 Classroom" in 2021. Developed and Co-Facilitated AFT top 5 Webinar on "Taking on Implicit Bias in the K-12 Classroom" in 2021.



Math for America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Online Co-Facilitator/Trainer

  • Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Co-developed and facilitated a participatory 4-part mini course "Race as Trauma." "Participants explored such questions as: Is race real or imagined? What can we learn from research that centers Blackness and the experience of the oppressed? How do the harm and trauma of slavery persist today? And how do we challenge race, racism, oppression, and privilege in American schools? Using a variety of Zoom modalities, we looked at the origin of race and racism, in this country, and the research that shows how it has impacted everyone, the oppressed and oppressor, in different ways. We looked at the specific impacts this has on education in the US still today and explored the power of implicit bias as early as the pre-K classroom. Throughout, we provided opportunities for teachers to look at their own teaching to see where they can apply what they learned to elevate their practice." Show less

• Online Trainer/Facilitator

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2020

  Developed and facilitated a 4-part online mini-course Creating a Healing Centered (Virtual) Space: "Recent research has shown that traumatic childhood experiences are much more common than previously known or recognized. Add to that the collective trauma of COVID-19, its disproportionate impact on communities of color, and how that exemplifies this country’s ongoing racial trauma, that was present in our schools and classrooms long before Covid-19. In this interactive mini-course, we will learn about trauma, how it impacts the developing brain, and how it impacts students’ ability to learn. We will explore skills and practices that teachers can employ to create a more trauma-aware, sensitive, and healing-centered classroom to support all students’ learning, whether remotely or in-person." Show less

• Online Trainer/Facilitator

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Responsible for developing and facilitating a 6-part online mini-course Getting Ready for Fall: Welcoming Students Back With Trauma-Informed Practices. "In this participatory virtual 6-part workshop teachers came together to prepare for the new school year, in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and the national movement for racial justice. We created a space together in which the core human need to connect and belong were central. It was be a space for not knowing and uncertainty, in which we prepared for the new school year. With a heavy focus on Social and Emotional Learning, mindful awareness practice, self and collective care, restorative framing and healing practices, we looked at ways of inviting our students back to the physical building (or virtual space as the case may be) in fall. We emphasized compassion and building healing classroom environments, recognizing the racist history of this country and the different levels of trauma that individuals, as part of their larger communities, bring with them into our school buildings." Show less

• Online Trainer/Facilitator

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

  Developed and facilitated weekly online sessions for teachers during the Covid-19 era. "Teachers Together in a Time of Distancing" provided participants the opportunity to connect with other educators to share their thoughts and feelings, successes and challenges, resources and needs. We know that connection is a core human need. Socially and emotionally, connection can help keep us psychologically healthy and resilient as Covid-19 spread. We can’t be available for our students if we don’t have the energy or bandwidth ourselves, worse still if we get sick. Coming together on a weekly basis, participants practiced self-care and explored best ways to co-construct a virtual space to be responsive, relevant and supportive, as they moved through the peak of the pandemic in New York City together. This, with the goal of staying as strong and healthy as possible, anticipating teacher and student needs during the pandemic. Show less



American Federation of Teachers

• United States

• Webinar Co-Facilitator/Presenter

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

  Developed and Co-Facilitated one of the "Top 15 AFT Webinars of 2020" titled "Culturally Responsive Instruction: Tools to Create a Welcoming Classroom for All" -- Using different modalities, participants will be invited to reflect on the roles they play in their classrooms and schools, recognizing that who they are with their students is as important as how they are with their students. In addition, facilitators will propose and provide opportunities to explore a set of research-based, culturally responsive strategies and tools to further promote equity in the classroom. Educators will walk away from the workshop with a toolkit and a better understanding of how they can incorporate best practices in equitable instruction in their schools and throughout their careers. Webinar was adapted to the early days of schools being closed in many states due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Show less



American Federation of Teachers

• Co-Facilitator/Presenter

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Developed and co-facilitated a workshop titled "A Brave Community: Groundwork for Sustainable Ways to Address Race and Racism" at "The Annual Center for School Improvement (CSI) Leadership Institute" -- We know that social and emotional learning (SEL) is the foundation of an equitable schooling for all members of the community. SEL skills enable young people as well as adults to build meaningful relationships. In this session, you will engage with a powerful three-pronged whole-school model for advancing equity in our schools: social and emotional learning, restorative practices and brave conversations about race. You’ll be able develop the beginnings of your own racial autobiographies and engage in personal sharing around culture. Show less



Eskalera Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curriculum Specialist

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

  Developing online curriculum modules that help companies forge inclusive culture as a source of competitive advantage by engaging, growing and attracting workers. Eskalera is a mission-based technology organization that has designed a platform with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion embedded at the core with the goal of mitigating cognitive and systemic bias. Developing online curriculum modules that help companies forge inclusive culture as a source of competitive advantage by engaging, growing and attracting workers. Eskalera is a mission-based technology organization that has designed a platform with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion embedded at the core with the goal of mitigating cognitive and systemic bias.



Wave Hill

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Workshop Design and Facilitator

  • Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

  Design and facilitation of a workshop on developing healing centered spaces using a social justice lens. Design and facilitation of a workshop on developing healing centered spaces using a social justice lens.



American Federation of Teachers TEACH Conference 2019

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Co-Facilitator/Presenter

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Developed and Co-Facilitated a 2 part workshop titled: "A Brave Community: Groundwork for Sustainable Ways to Address Race and Racism" -- We know that social and emotional learning (SEL) is the foundation of an equitable schooling for all members of the community. SEL skills enable young people as well as adults to build meaningful relationships. In this session, you will engage with a powerful three-pronged whole-school model for advancing equity in our schools: social and emotional learning, restorative practices and brave conversations about race. You’ll be able develop the beginnings of your own racial autobiographies and engage in personal sharing around culture. Show less



New York City Charter School Center

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Course Facilitator

  • May 2019 - May 2019

  Development and implementation of 2 trainings for elementary and secondary school teachers on "Healing Centered Teaching and Learning." In this hands on, participatory course, educators learn about the impact of trauma on the developing brain, how it affects the young people in our care and how it shows up in the classroom. Educators will explore, discuss and engage in mindful awareness practices, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and other teaching strategies and practices to build classroom environments that are supportive of all students, and especially those affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences. Show less



Math for America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Facilitator/Trainer

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  Development and implementation of a four part mini course on "Trauma Informed Teaching in Healing-Centered Classrooms." In this interactive mini- course, teachers learn what trauma is, how it affects the young people in our care, and how it shows up in the classroom. Participants will learn how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impact the still-developing brain and what skills and practices teachers can employ to create more trauma-aware, sensitive, and healing-centered classroom spaces to support all student learning. Over the course of four sessions, a combination of mindful awareness practices and social and emotional skills will be introduced, discussed, and practiced. Show less



New York City Charter School Center

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Course Facilitator

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2018

  Development and implementation of a 2-day workshop on "Coming from Self-Awareness: Social Emotional Learning in Action." Day 1 is geared to elementary school teachers, day 2 to secondary school teachers. In this very interactive and hands-on course, teachers explore and learn about mindful awareness practices, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and restorative discipline in the classroom. Punitive discipline is juxtaposed to discipline as teaching and learning, and teachers look at how they are in the classroom as well as what they do in the classroom. The course explores several strategies, tools and skills to promote self discipline for teachers and students alike. Show less



Math for America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Course Facilitator

  • Apr 2018 - May 2018

  Development and implementation of a three part mini course "Coming from Self-Awareness: Social Emotional Learning in Action, Part 2." Worked with 15 Math and Science teachers on a 3-part workshop around mindfulness, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and restorative discipline in the classroom. We took the lessons learned in the Part 1, introductory workshop, reflected on them and applied them to our classroom experience. In small groups, educators worked together to look ahead to next year as they planned for ways to infuse mindfulness, SEL and restorative discipline into their classrooms. Show less



Math for America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Course Facilitator

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Development and implementation of a four part mini course "Coming from Self-Awareness: Social Emotional Learning in Action". Worked with 20 Math and Science teachers on a 4-part introductory workshop around mindfulness, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and restorative interventions in the classroom. We'll reclaim and reframe discipline and look at how we present ourselves in the classroom to model the skills and practices we want our students to learn to promote self-discipline. Development and implementation of a four part mini course "Coming from Self-Awareness: Social Emotional Learning in Action". Worked with 20 Math and Science teachers on a 4-part introductory workshop around mindfulness, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and restorative interventions in the classroom. We'll reclaim and reframe discipline and look at how we present ourselves in the classroom to model the skills and practices we want our students to learn to promote self-discipline.



Georgia State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trainer/Facilitator/Presenter

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Designed and facilitated an Interactive Restorative Circles Workshop in which participants will be introduced to the different uses of restorative circles—from building and strengthening communities, in part one, to repairing relationships when harm has been done, in part 2. The restorative circle invites everyone in, welcoming all who want to participate, sustain and repair the community. Conflict and harmful behavior, as inevitable parts of community, are seen through a restorative lens, and the circles held to address them focus on repairing relationships, making things right, and taking responsibility. Show less



DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT LIMITS

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curriculum Development and Design

  • Dec 2015 - Sep 2016

  Design and development of an upper elementary school curriculum on culture and environment for the Asia Society. In ten sessions, some of today's environmental issues are explored through the lens of different cultures. Students become global explorers to visit different cultures to examine earth, air and water in three different parts of the world (Africa, Asia and the Pacific). Design and development of an upper elementary school curriculum on culture and environment for the Asia Society. In ten sessions, some of today's environmental issues are explored through the lens of different cultures. Students become global explorers to visit different cultures to examine earth, air and water in three different parts of the world (Africa, Asia and the Pacific).



Math for America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Course Facilitator

  • May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Development and implementation of a three part mini course "Coming from Self-Awareness: Social Emotional Learning in Action". Working with 20 Math and Science teachers on a 3-part introductory workshop around mindfulness, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and restorative interventions in the classroom. We'll reclaim and reframe discipline and look at how we present ourselves in the classroom to model the skills and practices we want our students to learn to promote self-discipline. Development and implementation of a three part mini course "Coming from Self-Awareness: Social Emotional Learning in Action". Working with 20 Math and Science teachers on a 3-part introductory workshop around mindfulness, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and restorative interventions in the classroom. We'll reclaim and reframe discipline and look at how we present ourselves in the classroom to model the skills and practices we want our students to learn to promote self-discipline.



Math for America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Course Facilitator

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  Development and implementation of a three part mini course "Coming from Self-Awareness: Social Emotional Learning in Action". Worked with 30 Math and Science teachers on a 3-part introductory workshop around mindfulness, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and restorative interventions in the classroom. We reclaimed and reframed discipline and looked at how we present ourselves in the classroom to model the skills and practices we want our students to learn to promote self-discipline. Development and implementation of a three part mini course "Coming from Self-Awareness: Social Emotional Learning in Action". Worked with 30 Math and Science teachers on a 3-part introductory workshop around mindfulness, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and restorative interventions in the classroom. We reclaimed and reframed discipline and looked at how we present ourselves in the classroom to model the skills and practices we want our students to learn to promote self-discipline.



The Inner Resilience Program

• Program Consultant

  • 2014 - 2015

  Responsible for design, implementation and follow up coaching of a series of workshops around mindfulness practice, and social and emotional skill building using restorative circles at the Unquowa School, a pre-K-8 independent school in Fairfield, CT. Responsible for design, implementation and follow up coaching of a series of workshops around mindfulness practice, and social and emotional skill building using restorative circles at the Unquowa School, a pre-K-8 independent school in Fairfield, CT.



Radio La Benevolencija

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curriculum Development Consultant & Trainer

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

  Responsible for the development of school and after school educational materials, a trainers manual and Trainer of Trainers (TOT) workshop that emphasize the messages of La Benevolencija’s “Great Lakes Reconciliation Radio” soap "Musakeweya." The soap promotes messages of reconciliation in Rwanda's post-Gacaca period; aims to sensitize the Rwandan population to the role of free speech and the dangers of hate speech; and through its story lines aims to promote empathy and educate people about trauma and trauma healing. Show less



PAZ@214 After School Program

• Bronx, NY

• Educational Specialist

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Responsible for Staff Training around conflict resolution, communication and holistic discipline; curriculum/project development; training staff to facilitate the two projects. Project (a) the "SOS Class" -- Students Organizing Students -- will revolve around Student Leadership and Civic engagement. Students will learn skills around leadership, teamwork, project development and implementation. Project (b) "Looking Ahead Program" will focus on such life skills as goal setting, time management, prioritizing tasks, managing impulsivity, listening for understanding, etc. Show less



NVMS Conflict Resolution Center

• United States
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainer/Facilitator

  • May 2014 - May 2014

  Developing and facilitating a one day Restorative Circles Training for Conflict Resolution Professionals. Developing and facilitating a one day Restorative Circles Training for Conflict Resolution Professionals.



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Facilitator & Circle Keeper

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Design and implementation of five-day restorative circle course for teachers and administrators from schools around NYC. Course focuses on community building, social and emotional skill building, school climate, conscious discipline, restorative justice and conflict resolution. Design and implementation of five-day restorative circle course for teachers and administrators from schools around NYC. Course focuses on community building, social and emotional skill building, school climate, conscious discipline, restorative justice and conflict resolution.



The Anne Frank Center USA

• Boston Public Library

• Presenter

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Presenter at the Confronting Intolerance Today event accompanying the The Sapling Project planting in Boston. Boston events are part of a national initiative aimed at bringing together diverse communities and educational centers in a shared celebration of Anne, her beloved chestnut tree, her appreciation of nature, and her longing for freedom and justice in the world. Presenter at the Confronting Intolerance Today event accompanying the The Sapling Project planting in Boston. Boston events are part of a national initiative aimed at bringing together diverse communities and educational centers in a shared celebration of Anne, her beloved chestnut tree, her appreciation of nature, and her longing for freedom and justice in the world.



Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility

• New York

• SEL Courageous Schools Conference Organizer 2013

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conflict Resolution Expert & Lead Facilitator

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Design and implementation of a Bridge Building Curriculum, consisting community, trust and bridge building activities for the Quisqueya English Language and Cultural Exchange Program. Program engages Dominican and Haitian students from the island's border area. Orientation, training and supervision of counselor staff implementing the Group Challenge part of the program. Design and implementation of a Bridge Building Curriculum, consisting community, trust and bridge building activities for the Quisqueya English Language and Cultural Exchange Program. Program engages Dominican and Haitian students from the island's border area. Orientation, training and supervision of counselor staff implementing the Group Challenge part of the program.



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Facilitator & Circle Keeper

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

  Design and implementation of five-day restorative circle trainings for teachers and administrators from schools around NYC. Circle trainings focus on community building, social and emotional skill building, school climate, conscious discipline, restorative justice and conflict resolution. Design and implementation of five-day restorative circle trainings for teachers and administrators from schools around NYC. Circle trainings focus on community building, social and emotional skill building, school climate, conscious discipline, restorative justice and conflict resolution.



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Facilitator & Circle Keeper

  • Oct 2011 - Nov 2011

  Design and implementation of five-day restorative circles trainings for teachers and administration from schools around NYC. Circle trainings focused on community building, social and emotional skill building, school climate; conscious discipline and conflict resolution. Design and implementation of five-day restorative circles trainings for teachers and administration from schools around NYC. Circle trainings focused on community building, social and emotional skill building, school climate; conscious discipline and conflict resolution.



Ariane de Rothschild Fellows Program

• Cambridge, UK

• Lead Facilitator

  • Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

  Responsible for design and implementation of weekend cross-cultural and community building workshop; ongoing dialogue sessions throughout the two week program; keeping a finger on the pulse of program's cross-cultural engagement, planning and sensitivities are concerned; making adjustments where needed and as possible; coordination with Cambridge and Foundation staff. Responsible for design and implementation of weekend cross-cultural and community building workshop; ongoing dialogue sessions throughout the two week program; keeping a finger on the pulse of program's cross-cultural engagement, planning and sensitivities are concerned; making adjustments where needed and as possible; coordination with Cambridge and Foundation staff.



Building the Fulbright Future Conference, Part 2

• Ile a Vache Haiti

• Process Facilitator

  • Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Responsible for design and facilitation of program that brings together Haitian and Dominican Fulbright scholars to assess and develop ways to address issues that confront their separate communities and island as a whole. Coordination with co-organizers at the American Embassy in Port au Prince, Haiti, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Responsible for design and facilitation of program that brings together Haitian and Dominican Fulbright scholars to assess and develop ways to address issues that confront their separate communities and island as a whole. Coordination with co-organizers at the American Embassy in Port au Prince, Haiti, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.



Eliminating Bullying Workshop

• New York City

• Trainer/Facilitator

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Design and facilitation of day-long interactive workshop on how to eliminate bullying in the classroom and school for staff and administration. Focus will be on learning what the research tells us about bullying; sharing experience with bullying and efforts to counter it; and learning research based strategies to enable students, teachers and school leaders to stop bullying in our classrooms and schools. The workshop is part of a series of full day Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) workshops. Show less



Plan International

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conflict Resolution Expert/Lead Facilitator

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

  Prep and implementation of a Bridge Building Curriculum through community, trust and bridge building activities for the Quisqueya English Language and Cultural Exchange Program. Program is geared at Dominican and Haitian participants from the island's border area. Training and supervision of counselor staff implementing the Group Challenge part of the program. Prep and implementation of a Bridge Building Curriculum through community, trust and bridge building activities for the Quisqueya English Language and Cultural Exchange Program. Program is geared at Dominican and Haitian participants from the island's border area. Training and supervision of counselor staff implementing the Group Challenge part of the program.



Ariane de Rothschild Fellows Program

• Cross Cultural and Continuity Facilitator

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

  Responsible for facilitating engagement and informal dialogue throughout the program; ensuring things are going smoothly especially where cross-cultural engagement, planning and sensitivities are concerned; making adjustments where needed and as possible; coordination with Columbia, Cambridge and Foundation staff. Responsible for facilitating engagement and informal dialogue throughout the program; ensuring things are going smoothly especially where cross-cultural engagement, planning and sensitivities are concerned; making adjustments where needed and as possible; coordination with Columbia, Cambridge and Foundation staff.



Middle East Center at the University of Utah

• Workshop Design & Facilitator - Connecting Cultures: Letting Go of Stereotypes

  • May 2010 - Jun 2010

  One day workshop for teachers around issues of bias, stereotyping and discrimination, with a special focus on immigration and refugee issues through the Nothing Like My Home (NLMH) project. NLMH combines a traveling photo exhibit with an interactive curriculum to raise awareness and move students to action around the issue of the Iraqi Displacement Crisis. One day workshop for teachers around issues of bias, stereotyping and discrimination, with a special focus on immigration and refugee issues through the Nothing Like My Home (NLMH) project. NLMH combines a traveling photo exhibit with an interactive curriculum to raise awareness and move students to action around the issue of the Iraqi Displacement Crisis.



Building the Fulbright Future Conference

• Process Facilitator

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2010

  Responsible for design and facilitation of program that brings together Haitian and Dominican Fulbright scholars to assess and develop ways to address issues that confront their separate communities and island as a whole. Coordination with co-organizers at the American Embassy in Port au Prince, Haiti, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Responsible for design and facilitation of program that brings together Haitian and Dominican Fulbright scholars to assess and develop ways to address issues that confront their separate communities and island as a whole. Coordination with co-organizers at the American Embassy in Port au Prince, Haiti, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.



Mouse

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Leadership Training Specialist

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2010

  Designing and running leadership and technology trainings with the aim of turning high school students and teachers into catalysts for the integration of technology and education, empowering students and schools to succeed in the information age.

• Trainer/Developer

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2009

  Responsible for the development and facilitation of a TOT workshop and for developing accompanying hand outs that provide guidelines, tips and pointers for being a facilitator at MOUSE.



Open Society Foundations

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Curriculum Development, Trainer & Coach

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

  Co-Founder of OSI funded initiative, "Nothing Like My Home," in collaboration with photographer Lori Grinker and Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility. Project includes a traveling photo exhibit "Iraq: Scars and Exile" which travels to high schools across the US with an accompanying interactive curriculum to raise awareness and move students to action around the issue of the Iraqi Displacement Crisis. Responsibilities include, outreach to schools and teachers, curriculum development, coaching of teachers implementing curriculum and support with community outreach. Show less



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trainer/Facilitator

  • Sep 2009 - Mar 2010

  The Respect for All (RFA) program is organized by the NYC Department of Education (DOE) with several partner organizations, including Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, Operation Respect, GLSEN and ADL. Responsible for facilitating diversity and anti bullying trainings for DOE staff from across the city's five boroughs. The Respect for All (RFA) program is organized by the NYC Department of Education (DOE) with several partner organizations, including Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, Operation Respect, GLSEN and ADL. Responsible for facilitating diversity and anti bullying trainings for DOE staff from across the city's five boroughs.



International Center on Nonviolent Conflict

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer

  • Mar 2009 - Dec 2009

  Developing a Field Guide to Training for Nonviolent Action Developing a Field Guide to Training for Nonviolent Action



Harvard University's Global Education, Human Rights and the Middle East Region

• Presenter/Trainer

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2009

  Responsible for an afternoon workshop on the Iraqi Refugee Crisis as part of a one-day workshop for K-12 educators on approaches to including a human rights discussion in the classroom in the context of global education and topics related to the Middle East region and Islam/Muslim communities. Responsible for an afternoon workshop on the Iraqi Refugee Crisis as part of a one-day workshop for K-12 educators on approaches to including a human rights discussion in the classroom in the context of global education and topics related to the Middle East region and Islam/Muslim communities.



Ariane de Rothschild Fellows Program: Dialogue and Social Entrepreneurship

• Ariane de Rothschild Fellowship

• External Evaluator

  • Mar 2009 - Sep 2009

  Responsible for qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis of the Ariane de Rothschild Fellows Program: Dialogue & Social Entrepreneurship. In a multi-layered approach, the program blends three educational components: an innovative and action-driven social entrepreneurship program; training in cross-cultural dialogue and leadership; and exposure to state-of-the-art scholarship. Responsible for qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis of the Ariane de Rothschild Fellows Program: Dialogue & Social Entrepreneurship. In a multi-layered approach, the program blends three educational components: an innovative and action-driven social entrepreneurship program; training in cross-cultural dialogue and leadership; and exposure to state-of-the-art scholarship.



Yale Summer Institute for Educators

• Trainer and Facilitator

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2009

  One day training for teachers to implement the Nothing Like My Home project in their classrooms/schools. Nothing Like My Home combines a traveling photo exhibit with an interactive curriculum to raise awareness and move students to action around the issue of the Iraqi Displacement Crisis. One day training for teachers to implement the Nothing Like My Home project in their classrooms/schools. Nothing Like My Home combines a traveling photo exhibit with an interactive curriculum to raise awareness and move students to action around the issue of the Iraqi Displacement Crisis.



Global Youth Connect

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Director of Middle East Programs

  • Dec 2007 - Oct 2008

  Program design and development of the Iraqi Refugee Solidarity Initiative, coordinating with partner organizations in Jordan, program implementation and evaluation, including facilitation of dialogue component between American, Iraqi and Jordanian participants in Jordan, follow up and support of American delegation upon return to the US, coordination with other delegations, and facilitating follow up workshop in upstate New York. Program design and development of the Iraqi Refugee Solidarity Initiative, coordinating with partner organizations in Jordan, program implementation and evaluation, including facilitation of dialogue component between American, Iraqi and Jordanian participants in Jordan, follow up and support of American delegation upon return to the US, coordination with other delegations, and facilitating follow up workshop in upstate New York.



Plan International

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conflict Resolution Expert

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Development and implementation of a Conflict Transformation Curriculum through community, trust and bridge building activities for the Quisqueya English Language and Cultural Exchange Program geared at Dominican and Haitian participants from the island's border area. Training and supervision of counselor staff implementing the Conflict Transformation Curriculum. Development and implementation of a Conflict Transformation Curriculum through community, trust and bridge building activities for the Quisqueya English Language and Cultural Exchange Program geared at Dominican and Haitian participants from the island's border area. Training and supervision of counselor staff implementing the Conflict Transformation Curriculum.



Hostelling International USA (HI USA)

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community Development Consultant/Staff Trainer

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2008

  Training design for HI-NYC staff, to instill in staff a better understanding of NYC's diverse neighborhoods and populations, promote an enhanced cultural sensitivity and awareness and teach related communication skills.

• Research and Program Development Consultant

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2008

  Development of edutainment programming, including a) "Welcome to the Neighborhood" a welcoming introductory program to NYC in all its diversity, b) "Global Kitchen" a culinary program that connects food and cooking to the cultural diversity of NYC, and c) "Conversations Cafe" a dialogue program for travelers from around the world to talk about important global and local issues.



The American Mideast Leadership Network

• United States
• Strategic Management Services

• Program Design Consultant/Facilitator

  • Mar 2004 - Sep 2007

  Program design and implementation for the AMLN, New York, NY - NGO that deals with the needs of Arab Americans in the US today. Most recently in charge of design and facilitation of American-Syrian cultural exchange program in Damascus, Syria. Program design and implementation for the AMLN, New York, NY - NGO that deals with the needs of Arab Americans in the US today. Most recently in charge of design and facilitation of American-Syrian cultural exchange program in Damascus, Syria.



Global Youth Connect

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Program Design and Training Consultant - Nepal

  • Oct 2006 - Apr 2007

  Design and implementation of Human Rights and Conflict Transformation skill building workshop for young Nepali peace activists and human rights defenders in close collaboration with facilitators from Bosnia, Cambodia, Rwanda, Nepal and the US. Design and implementation of Human Rights and Conflict Transformation skill building workshop for young Nepali peace activists and human rights defenders in close collaboration with facilitators from Bosnia, Cambodia, Rwanda, Nepal and the US.



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Design Consultant/Facilitator

  • Feb 2006 - Oct 2006

  Program Design and Implementation for Project Tolerance - a dialogue program that brings together Columbia University students to address issues of Jewish and Arab stereotyping and intolerance on campus. Program Design and Implementation for Project Tolerance - a dialogue program that brings together Columbia University students to address issues of Jewish and Arab stereotyping and intolerance on campus.



Hostelling International USA (HI USA)

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Design Consultant/Facilitator

  • May 2006 - Sep 2006

  Design, preparation, implementation and evaluation of two-week cultural exchange and conflict transformation program for students from the Arab and Western Worlds. Design, preparation, implementation and evaluation of two-week cultural exchange and conflict transformation program for students from the Arab and Western Worlds.



Just Vision

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curriculum Development Consultant

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Nonviolence, Civic Leadership & Peace Building curriculum design for US highschool and college students to accompany the Just Vision website (www.justvision.org) - a website that highlights stories of 180 Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers. Nonviolence, Civic Leadership & Peace Building curriculum design for US highschool and college students to accompany the Just Vision website (www.justvision.org) - a website that highlights stories of 180 Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers.



Stichting de Initiatieven

• Research Consultant

  • Sep 2004 - May 2006

  Program Research and Development, looking at media and especially the use of edutainment to address important global issues, such as conflicts in the Middle East and "Muslim"-"Western" conflicts in Europe. Program Research and Development, looking at media and especially the use of edutainment to address important global issues, such as conflicts in the Middle East and "Muslim"-"Western" conflicts in Europe.



Children of Abraham (CoA)

• International Program Development

  • May 2005 - Oct 2005

  Responsible for design and implementation of CoA’s online graduate program for Muslim and Jewish students around the world. Graduate program combines ongoing dialogue and the teaching of skills for international community outreach. Further responsibilities included supporting and encouraging CoA graduates in their efforts to promote Jewish-Muslim understanding and awareness around the world. Responsible for design and implementation of CoA’s online graduate program for Muslim and Jewish students around the world. Graduate program combines ongoing dialogue and the teaching of skills for international community outreach. Further responsibilities included supporting and encouraging CoA graduates in their efforts to promote Jewish-Muslim understanding and awareness around the world.



Seeds of Peace

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of South Asia Programs

  • Sep 2001 - Aug 2005

  Exploration and conceptualization of SOP India-Pakistan program and subsequent launch of the program in 2001. Programming responsibilities involved managing DOS and USAID grants, supervising regional staff, design and implemention of SOP subcontinent programming. Since 2002, supervision and implementation of the SOP Afghan program were added to SOP South Asia responsibilities. Frequent travel to the subcontinent and Afghanistan was involved in the running of these programs.

• Director of Education

  • Sep 1999 - Aug 2005

  Conflict transformation summer program design; selecting and hiring of facilitation staff; overseeing facilitation staff of 14 human relations professionals during the summer months; designing and executing staff orientations; writing reports; drafting of readers about the conflict areas SOP deals with. International Conference program design and implementation; staff selection, hiring and supervision. Also responsible for SOP program evaluation; assistance in the writing of proposals; and the making of presentations to raise funds and community awareness about SOP. Show less

• Director of Balkan Programs

  • Sep 2002 - Feb 2004

  Exploration and conceptualization of SOP Balkan graduate program and subsequent launch of the program in 2002. Programming responsibilities involved managing USAID and other grants, design and implemention of SOP graduate Balkan programming. Frequent travel to Balkans was involved in running of this program.

• International Program Coordinator

  • Jan 1998 - Sep 1999

  Logistics of SOP summer camp program, fundraising and PR support, design of SOP Youth Summit in Villars, Switzerland, and international outreach.



New Directions for Youth Development

• Writer

  • 2005 - 2005



Support Committee of Israeli Peace and Human Rights Groups (SIVMO)

• Program Coordinator

  • 1996 - 1998

  Office managment, foreign correspondence and contributions to the SIVMO newsletter through the translation, editing and writing of articles that would promote awareness about developments in the field of Peace and Human Rights in Israel. Office managment, foreign correspondence and contributions to the SIVMO newsletter through the translation, editing and writing of articles that would promote awareness about developments in the field of Peace and Human Rights in Israel.



United States Institute of Peace (USIP)

• Research Assistant

  • 1997 - 1997

  Working with John Wallach, President and Founder of Seeds of Peace, on "The Enemy Has a Face," a book on the Seeds of Peace program and methodology, published in 1999 by USIP Press. Responsible for documenting the SOP conflict transformation process which included all aspects of ethnographic fieldwork, such as design, preparing and conducting interviews, analysis, etc. Working with John Wallach, President and Founder of Seeds of Peace, on "The Enemy Has a Face," a book on the Seeds of Peace program and methodology, published in 1999 by USIP Press. Responsible for documenting the SOP conflict transformation process which included all aspects of ethnographic fieldwork, such as design, preparing and conducting interviews, analysis, etc.