Winslow Myers's Page

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

Frightening events like the Cuban Missile Crisis on the nuclear level, and futile events like the Vietnam War on the conventional level, and hope that people can change.

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

I am a retired teacher of art and art history who has been a volunteer for Beyond War (beyondwar.org) since 1984. I now serve on its Board and have published a book, available on Amazon or from my publisher, Orbis Press, called "Living Beyond War: A Citizen's Guide." I have led numerous seminars on war, conflict and change and written editorials for a series of national newspapers.

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

I spent a year teaching English language at a Greek independent school in 1962-63.

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?

I am a self-employed painter and writer, retired from teaching, and volunteering on the board of directors of Beyond War

How many years professional experience do you have ?

15+

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://winslowmyers.com

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

http://beyondwar.org

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

http://truthout.org

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

Conflict Resolution, Dialogue, Education, Psychosocial, Security, Transparency

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

Advocacy, Curriculum Development

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

What are the hooks that involve U.S. citizens in peace issues? Economic? Environmental? Terrorism?

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

"Living Beyond War: A Citizen's Guide," Orbis, 2008