Karen J. S. Blanchard's Page

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

I have taught conflict transformation and mediation, intercultural communications, and a journey of forgiveness courses

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

As an Associate Professor in our graduate program in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management at World Learning's SIT Graduate Institute, I am committed to making the world a more peaceful and just world.

In addition to teaching and advising, I am engaged in professional work on projects in Ethiopia and Southeast Asia.

I am looking forward to engaging with other colleagues who share these interest!

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

See person connections above. World Learning is engaged in work throughout the world.

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

USA

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

see above

How many years professional experience do you have ?

15+

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://www.worldlearning.org

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.zoomuganda.org

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://https://www.booksforafrica.org/ethiopia

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

Civil Society, Development, Education, Environment, Gender, Social Entreprenuership

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

Capacity Building, Communication, Evaluation, Qualitative Skills