Experience

Life University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Professor of Positive Human Development and Social Change

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Co-develop a Bachelor's and Associate's Degree in Positive Human Development and Social Change. Teach courses in the new program and head up the concentration in Peace Studies and Sustainable Human Flourishing. Co-develop a Bachelor's and Associate's Degree in Positive Human Development and Social Change. Teach courses in the new program and head up the concentration in Peace Studies and Sustainable Human Flourishing.



Georgia Gwinnett College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor World Religions

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  Teach undergraduate courses in World Religions Teach undergraduate courses in World Religions



Emory University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program & Conference Coordinator, Initiative in Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding

  • 2010 - 2011

  As Program Coordinator, coordinate all activities related to the IRCP, including speakers, seminars, and presentations. As Conference Coordinator, initiate and coordinate ALL logistics related to the successful presentation of the 2nd Emory Conference on Religion, Conflict, & Peacebuilding, June 2011.

• Director of External Relations, Initiative in Religion, Conflict, & Peacebuilding

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

  Responsible for external communication of curricula, programs, and information to parties outside of Emory University. A public liaison regarding the program on Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding and the wider community.

• Visiting Assistant Professor of Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation Practices

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

  This position was created to help equip Candler School of Theology students with conceptual and practices skills in dealing with conflict and promoting peace as they prepare for leadership positions in a church or community setting.

• Post-doctoral fellow, Initiative in Religion, Conflict, & Peacebuilding

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2008

  Conducted research, program development, initiated and coordinated university lectures series, and co-collaborated to conceptualize and create first doctoral concentration in Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding in United States.



Family Creative Response to Conflict

• San Angelo, Texas Area

• Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2000 - Jul 2000

  As Program Director and Lead Educator, taught six-month conflict resolution and empowerment curriculum to “at-risk” youth ages 8-13. Oversaw interface between school administration, teachers, and parents. Conducted educational outreach through “home visits” with parents. As Program Director and Lead Educator, taught six-month conflict resolution and empowerment curriculum to “at-risk” youth ages 8-13. Oversaw interface between school administration, teachers, and parents. Conducted educational outreach through “home visits” with parents.