Program Director Russia Open Burning Program to find alternatives to agricultural burning in Ukraine. Director of program to promote efficient as less-polluting residential wood burning in Vermont.

Program Director Russia Open Burning Program to find alternatives to agricultural burning in 3 oblasts in Northern and European Russia, the soot from which is carried by prevailing winds up to the Arctic, where it falls on the ice and darkens it, causing grater absorption of light and heat and hence faster melting. Black carbon (soot) from agricultural burning is a short-lived climate forcer, which means that promoting alternatives to agricultural burning can have an immediate beneficial impact… Show more Program Director Russia Open Burning Program to find alternatives to agricultural burning in 3 oblasts in Northern and European Russia, the soot from which is carried by prevailing winds up to the Arctic, where it falls on the ice and darkens it, causing grater absorption of light and heat and hence faster melting. Black carbon (soot) from agricultural burning is a short-lived climate forcer, which means that promoting alternatives to agricultural burning can have an immediate beneficial impact on the Arctic, as well as on the local environment in terms of health, soil quality and other factors.Burn Right Program to encourage more efficient and less polluting use of biomass (wood) for domestic heating in several countries. Show less

VQEI is a collaboration between the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Economic Development of the State of Vermont to promote businesses from Québec to establish a presence in Vermont,

Lead and manage small non-profit that brings global programming to Vermont. Programming, long-range and strategic planning, speakers and events, content management.

Oversee and promote all international activities: develop and manage two new study abroad campuses in Montréal (2007) and Dublin (2008); supervise management of Mumbai campus; manage overseas staff at all sites; oversee third-party study abroad and student exchange programs and student advising/orientation of incoming international students; manage department personnel and $2 million department budget; promote global awareness as integral part of Champlain curriculum; liaise and oversee… Show more Oversee and promote all international activities: develop and manage two new study abroad campuses in Montréal (2007) and Dublin (2008); supervise management of Mumbai campus; manage overseas staff at all sites; oversee third-party study abroad and student exchange programs and student advising/orientation of incoming international students; manage department personnel and $2 million department budget; promote global awareness as integral part of Champlain curriculum; liaise and oversee compliance with overseas regulatory bodies and NEASC; build relationships and outreach with Vermont, national, and international educational and other institutions; develop new initiatives and programs across sites and delivery venues (onsite/online/hybrid). Show less

Faculty member and rapporteur, wrote seminar reports for 15-20 symposia on best practice in higher education reform for Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the NIS in the context of globalization, the changing social and civic roles of universities, budgetary retrenchment, governance, the Bologna process and European education reform, EU expansion, WTO and the GATS and other issues that affect higher education today worldwide. Team leader for Visiting Advisors Program to Samara State… Show more Faculty member and rapporteur, wrote seminar reports for 15-20 symposia on best practice in higher education reform for Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the NIS in the context of globalization, the changing social and civic roles of universities, budgetary retrenchment, governance, the Bologna process and European education reform, EU expansion, WTO and the GATS and other issues that affect higher education today worldwide. Team leader for Visiting Advisors Program to Samara State University, Russia (2005). Used Russian and English source materials. Show less

VP, Geonomics Institute, 1997-98Conceptualize, organize & administer training & leadership programs for entrepreneurs, managers, NGOs & others from NIS & other emerging markets as well as to Middlebury College undergraduates; supervise grant writing, grants/budgets; form liaisons/partnerships with government, private sector, educational & philanthropic institutions in U.S. & emerging markets.American Collegiate Consortium, Middlebury College, 1992-97Director, 1996-97Adjunct… Show more VP, Geonomics Institute, 1997-98Conceptualize, organize & administer training & leadership programs for entrepreneurs, managers, NGOs & others from NIS & other emerging markets as well as to Middlebury College undergraduates; supervise grant writing, grants/budgets; form liaisons/partnerships with government, private sector, educational & philanthropic institutions in U.S. & emerging markets.American Collegiate Consortium, Middlebury College, 1992-97Director, 1996-97Adjunct Associate Professor/Deputy Director, 1993-96NIS Resident Director, Moscow, Russia, 1992-94Directed U.S. & overseas staff & offices; liaison with governments, foundations, & academic institutions in the U.S./NIS for academic exchange among 60 US colleges/universities & counterparts in all 15 NIS; supervision of grant writing, grants and $5 million annual budget; institution building/program development in NIS; coordination with U.S. agencies; development of relations with sponsors/funding organizations. Show less