Leonora Perron's Page

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

I love the earth, people and all life. If these are to be preserved and enhanced, we must learn to resolve conflict nonviolently.

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

Currently am Director of Education for Beyond War, a not for profit educational movement to transform the way we think about war. We began in the early 80's and project into generations to come. (beyondwar.org)
Before that, Creative Initiative Foundation.
Before that, MA in Art and teaching art.
I love to blow glass, play piano, grow roses, and practice chigung.

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

United States, Pacific North West.
South Africa - International Habitat for Humanity.

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?

Director of Education for Beyond War

How many years professional experience do you have ?

15+

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://beyondwar.org

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

Conflict Resolution, Culture, Education, Facilitation, Peacekeeping

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

Communication, Curriculum Development, Training

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

Projection of the shadow onto an enemy.
Polarization in communication.

If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications

Living Beyond War: A Citizen's Guide (Orbis 09)
by Winslow Myers, is Beyond War's official book.