| Kenneth Bloomquist, International Programs Intern, East Asia and Pacific Kenneth is pursuing an M.A. in U.S. foreign policy at American University, with an emphasis on intelligence, insurgencies, and their roles in civil conflict. Email: kbloomquist [at] ipsinstitute.org
Cameron Chisholm, President Cameron has extensive experience in program management for international participants and a career focused on global peace and security issues. Before founding IPSI, he worked with the World Bank, CEWARN, the U.S. Department of State, and The Carter Center. He has a B.A. from Emory University and a M.A. from the University of Bradford. Cameron is an adjunct professor at the George Washington University Elliott School and is a Rotary World Peace Fellow Alumnus. Email: cchisholm [at] ipsinstitute.org
Katrina Fung, International Programs Intern, Africa Katrina is an M.S. candidate in Peace Operations from George Mason University’s School of Public Policy. She completed her B.A. in Political Science and Global Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has spent time in Togo working extensively in the human rights field. Her interests encompass conflict resolution, peace operations, public diplomacy, citizen/youth empowerment, non-violent action, and civil-military affairs. Email: kfung [at] ipsinstitute.org
Amber Hill, International Programs Intern, Americas Amber earned her Master’s degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University’s School of International Service, with a concentration in international development. Her interests include peacebuilding, negotiation, and conflict transformation. Email: ahill [at] ipsinstitute.org
Nishat Jafreen, International Programs Intern, South Asia Nishat is an MS candidate at George Mason University’s School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution. She received her bachelor’s in International Studies from American University. Her interests lie in post-conflict peace-building initiatives. Email: njafreen [at] ipsinstitute.org
Andrés Martínez-Garcia, Program Director Andrés has experience working for organizations addressing international disarmament, disability rights, and peacebuilding issues. As a therapist, he has provided psycho-social rehabilitation services for hundreds of landmine survivors and other violence victims in Colombia. Andrés worked in victim assistance for internally displaced persons and facilitated conflict resolution workshops for ex-combatants. He is a certified psychologist and holds a Postgraduate Degree (Specialization) in Conflict Resolution from Javeriana University as well as a Master of Arts in Gender and Peacebuilding from the United Nations mandated University for Peace. Andrés is a 2011 Atlas Corps Fellow. Email: amartinez [at] ipsinstitute.org
Anna Moriarty, International Programs Intern, Middle East and North Africa Anna is pursuing an M.A. in Ethics, Peace and Global Affairs at American University. She received a B.A. in Religious Studies at the University of Redlands. Her area of focus is intercultural and interreligious peacebuilding with an emphasis in Muslim-Western relations. Email: amoriarty [at] ipsinstitute.org
Donatello Osti, Program Officer Donatello is a trained mediator and has taught conflict management techniques to high school students in Washington, DC. A graduate of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), his research interests include security issues in North-East Asia – China, Japan, Korea – and the EU’s civilian missions. Email: dosti [at] ipsinstitute.org |