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What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

The life of Jesus.

European Phenomenology.

Growing up in a violent suburb of Chicago.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

Just finished my MA in Religion and Politics from the University of Chicago.

Living in Addis Ababa teaching and volunteering in different venues.

Applying for PhD programs spanning the disciplines of religion, politics, philosophy, and sociology.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

The US

Ethiopia

Ireland (The Republic)

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Ethiopia

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Pastor (Mekane Yesus and Beza); Tutor (International Community School)

How many years professional experience do you have ?

1-2

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Culture, Democratization, Development, Dialogue

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Communication, Qualitative Skills

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Modernization, Pentecostalism, the nature of social change and revolution