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

As a child, growing up in communist Albania, I experienced oppression and humiliation. The communist authorities did not even allow me to go to high school. Education was perceived to be dangerous for certain people. This is perhaps one main reason that drives me to help people whose basic rights are denied. I pledged to myself that I would work on promoting peace and human rights around the world.

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

I am a graduate of Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs. I have been working as education administrator in New York City for six years and a as a teacher for 9 years. I teach undergraduate and graduate courses on the History and Philosophy of Education at Lehman College, City University of New York. I have presented in many conferences and seminars on topics related to human rights, conflict transformation by peaceful means, the fall of Yugoslavia (1991), etc.

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

Southeast Europe
South America
North Africa

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?

Lehman College, City University of New York

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

Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, Democratization, Development, Humanitarian Relief, Education

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

Training, Program Design, Program Administration