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Larry is an independent trainer and consultant applying immersive, experiential approaches to team and organizational development challenges. Authentic and relational, Larry heightens awareness and connection while addressing themes of team effectiveness, emotional intelligence, culture and conflict. Engaging strategies for instructional settings and professional development for educators are areas of particular expertise. He is also a writer and social entrepreneur having launched, further developed and/or documented diverse projects and initiatives within hundreds of schools and organizations. His clients, local and national in scale, span the US and 5 continents.Arriving at Project Adventure from Outward Bound in 2006 he served as full-time Senior Trainer and Consultant and Training Director until 2020 specializing in team and leadership development to education, corporate and non-profit institutions. Clients include US and international independent schools and universities, leading experience-based training organizations in several countries, as well as large and small businesses in diverse sectors. In recent years initiatives included applying adventure-based training methods for developing and integrating Social Emotional Learning and school climate initiatives, advancing team and leadership models, addressing messy conflict, and building experiential education initiatives and movements globally. Today, still affiliated with Project Adventure part-time, he is also a strategic initiatives consultant to the Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative and IFSI-USA (Immigrant Family Services Institute).Larry entered Experiential Education from the fields of international development and humanitarian aid applying participatory models within rural and urban community development settings in West Africa. There he launched two NGO's in Mali including Association Tassaght which today is the countries' largest national NGO operating in the conflict ridden north and central regions. In addition to English he has professional competency in French and also speaks German, some Spanish and some residual memory of Tamachek and Moore. An Environmental Studies major at Middlebury College he later earned an M.S. in International Administration from the School for International Training/World Learning in Vermont.
Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative
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Strategic Initiatives ConsultantMassachusetts Immigrant Collaborative Jun 2023 - PresentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
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Senior Educational Trainer & ConsultantLarry Childs Consulting Jan 2021 - PresentCambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesAs a senior educational trainer and consultant I apply immersive, experiential approaches to address team and organizational development challenges. Authentic and relational, I work to heighten awareness and connection while addressing diverse themes from team and leadership effectiveness to organizational culture and entrenched conflict. Fun and good humor frequently accompany the serious hard work. I am also a writer and social entrepreneur with abilities to support the launch, strategic planning, and documentation on educational, environmental and humanitarian endeavors. Longer term clients include the Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative, Immigrant Family Services Institute, and TownGreen
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Publishing Editor, English Language EditionApproches Cooperatives Nov 2020 - PresentBogève, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceCooperative Approaches promotes collaborative approaches to social and economic life by providing tools for reflection and action in five crucial areas: Youth education, adult training, social action, organizational development and civic engagement. Late last year I joined founder, Dominique Benard and his team to further develop the English language edition as well as on-line training services. -
Senior Trainer & Consultant - Contract BasisProject Adventure, Inc. Jan 2006 - PresentBeverly, Massachusetts UsaFounded in 1971 Project Adventure is a pioneer and leader in the experienced-based education industry. Recognized as a thought leader in the field we have authored more than 30 publications. Over 25,000 schools in the US and hundreds internationally have adopted at least one component - academic, counseling, management, or physical education - of Project Adventure programming. From our direct service models to train-the-trainer models, we enable educators, counselors/therapists and managers to develop personal and team competencies as well as bring active learning and associated group facilitation techniques back to their institutions.Responsibilities: Lead direct service and train-the-trainer workshops for professionals in schools and universities, therapeutic and corporate settings. Conduct in-depth needs assessments and consulting with teachers, school leaders and business leaders around challenges of organizational culture, change management, and conflict transformation. In schools and districts consultation services include integration of experiential education and social emotional learning along with developing related instructional tools, activities and publications. Geographic scope is local, national and international across 5 continents. -
Senior Trainer & ConsultantProject Adventure, Inc. Jan 2006 - Jan 2021Beverly, Massachusetts Usa
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Director Of Training & ConsultingProject Adventure, Inc. Jul 2013 - Jul 2015Beverly, Massachusetts UsaAs Director of Training and Consulting I managed our training and direct service program operations domestically and world-wide. I also served as Senior Trainer and Consultant specializing in team and leadership development for education, corporate and non-profit organizations. Clients included US and international public school systems, independent schools and universities. I also worked with leading experience-based training organizations in several countries. Initiatives of special interest included applying adventure learning methods towards Social Emotional Learning/Career Readiness Skills, supporting school and district-wide SEL and culture efforts, and use of experiential learning to advance team and leadership models. In 2014 I engaged in extensive speaking and training engagements in China, Israel, Colombia and France.I have worked in the fields of Experience-Based Training and Adventure Education for 25 years and with PA since 2006. Previously I worked at Outward Bound and before that founded an adventure training business conducting wilderness expeditions for youth and adults as well as corporate new employee orientations.
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Co-Founder & AdvisorTassaght Oct 1985 - PresentGao, Mali• Founding Member & Board member, 1985 – Present. After co-founding this Mali-based NGO www.tassaght.org and served in a volunteer advisory capacity helping to secure program funding, strategic partnerships and provide guidance on organizational development. Tassaght is the largest national NGO in Mali with 67 staff operating across the conflict-ridden north and center of the country.• Guest Speaker, 1990 - 2001. In collaboration with Tuareg agro-pastoral communities as well as government and international development agencies, Tassaght designs and implements culturally appropriate development programs. Through speaking engagements and a photography exhibit present the environmental, political and economic challenges facing Tuareg peoples of northern Mali. Groups addressed include schools, community groups, cultural associations, and professional associations.• Co-Director/Co-Founder, 1985. Raised funds then recruited and hired three Malians to establish this indigenous non-governmental development organization, the first in the region of Gao. During first four months of operation helped define mission and goals, established management strategies, developed funding approaches, and opened collaborative relations with communities, government authorities, and other non-governmental organizations. • Project Manager, 1983-1984. As a tourist obtained unprecedented 6 month work visa from the Minister of the Interior. Participated in establishment of a project committee then financed and coordinated construction of Tidjerwene, a settlement of adobe homes designed to assist Tuareg agro-pastoralists cope with drought, famine and socioeconomic change. Set initial ground-work and relationships for establishment of Tassaght.
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Organizational Consultant & Immigrant Navigator CoordinatorImmigrant Family Services Institute Jun 2021 - Nov 2024Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesAttend to organizational and board development, foundation & government grants pursuit, and support to the IFSI ‘Immigrant Navigator’, a multi-lingual web portal with published immigrant narratives and analysis. These stories link to in-person services that ease and accelerate the settlement and social integration of vulnerable, often undocumented immigrants. Key features are the stories these immigrants share with IFSI staff through interviews and from which other immigrants and service providers gain inspiration, lessons about how to navigate the perilous journey and US integration process. These stories also educate a broader US public including policy makers, educators and service providers. -
Ethnosphere CoordinatorCultural Survival Sep 2001 - Nov 2004Cambridge, MassachusettsEthnosphere Coordinator, 2001 – 2002 (part-time). Launched the Ethnosphere, a collaboration with National Geographic fostering public awareness of threatened peoples and the importance of traditional wisdom for addressing pressing issues of global concern. Worked with IT staff to transform the CS website into a continually renewed source of reliable information pertaining to indigenous peoples and issues. Coordinated work of contributing consultants, managed intern teams, established a weekly indigenous news service, fostered institutional partnerships, and introduced the Ethnosphere through presentations and exhibits at the United Nations and international conferences. Assumed a coordinating role for the first Ethnosphere documentary expedition to Mali with NG and National Public Radio.Djenne Project Coordinator, 2001 – 2005 (part-time). Commissioned expert review of a proposed $30M dam project in Mali showing that studies were incomplete, and the dam could have significant detrimental effects on downstream stakeholders. Applied data to convince the lending institution that a three-year construction delay. Successfully managed dialog between technical experts, African Development Bank, US Treasury, Malian government, and regional stakeholders. Further studies led to significant design improvements and engagement of previously marginalized stakeholders. Fund Raising Consultant, 2002. Managed a team of staff and interns to prepare CS annual reports for previous 3 fiscal years. Proposed recommendations for fund raising and redesign of organization’s program structure and financial reporting that were adopted for FY 2003. -
Admin Director For Boston Public Schools ProgramsThompson Island Outward Bound Dec 1995 - Jun 2001Boston, MassachusettsSchool-Based Operations Director - Boston Public Schools Programs, 2004 - 2005. Manage school-based operations for Choices, the organizations’ flagship program delivering character education services to 2000 youth and teachers in the Boston Public Schools. Responsible for enrollment, school-based instruction, summer scholarship recruitment, and relations with partner schools. Administrative tasks include budgeting and billing, contracts management, evaluation, and fund raising support. Also direct Green Corps, a National Park Service supported summer youth employment program for Choices graduates. NPS funding provided through a 5-year $80-$90,000/year cooperative agreement I established in 2001.Administration Director - Boston Public Schools Programs, 1997 - 2001. Responsible for Choices program administration emphasizing school district and individual partner school relations, and collaborations with city and federal agencies as well as community organizations and universities. Prepared and managed budgets and billing as well as financial and program reports. Assisted with donor relations including grants securing more than $500,000 annually. Obtained $300,000 in federal funds for a five-year evaluation process resulting in recognition of Choices as a promising model for addressing youth violence. Planning Committee Representative, Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area, 1999 - 2001. Represented Thompson Island Outward Bound on the Planning Committee of the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area. Collaborated with community, city, state and federal officials for development of this unique urban park. -
Assistant Field DirectorPlan International Feb 1986 - 1987Burkina FasoAssisted the Director managing a field office with 60 staff. Collaborated with government officials and village representatives to design and implement programs in adult literacy, agricultural extension, natural resource management, and primary health care in forty Mossi villages.
Larry Childs Education Details
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Noble & Greenough SchoolHigh School
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Larry Childs attended School For International Training, Middlebury College, Noble & Greenough School.
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