I oversee Peace Corps' program in Namibia. We have about 130 volunteers working throughout the country in the three primary sectors including Health (focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention); Community Economic Development; and Education . We work in partnership with Namibian government agencies and nonprofits to place skilled volunteers in locations where they can support development of communities and enable meaningful cross-cultural exchange.

I oversee Peace Corps' program in Fiji. We have about 60 volunteers working throughout the Fijian islands in areas of Youth Development and Community Health. We work in partnership with Fijian government agencies and NGOs to place skilled volunteers in locations where they can support development of communities and enable meaningful cross-cultural exchange.

I work with a range of development agencies to support their efforts at improving programs related to civil society capacity development with a particular focus on promoting constructive dialogue towards positive social change. I also work within organisations to support more collaborative working relations through facilitation, conflict coaching and mediation.

Responsible for developing and implementing Cord's regional strategy for promoting peace in conflict-affected countries by strengthening civil society organizations in their work to address the root causes of conflict. In the Asia region, Cord is currently working in Cambodia and Laos, and in the process of developing a program in Myanmar.

Provide coaching and mentoring support to a team of Cambodian capacity development advisors, supporting them in their work to strengthen local civil society organizations to be more effective in implementing relevant programs that address social issues that may impact sustainable peace.Specializing in peace building approaches, with a focus on NonViolent Communication skills, conflict resolution and active nonviolence.Advising leadership in partner organizations on policy development, management and governance, strategic planning and program development and M&E. Research on development issues, with a recent focus on land conflicts and communications between development organizations and Cambodian indigenous hilltribe communities.

Independent Consultant, working largely as a NonViolent Communication Trainer. Worked with groups and individuals, guiding an experiential process of reflecting on personal communication styles and exploring alternatives to reactive patterns of communication. Conducted social and environmental research about the impact of recent changes in land use and tenure on indigenous hilltribe communities in Northeastern Cambodia