February 26, 2014
Dr. John Paul Lederach, Professor of International Peacebuilding at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame, today joins Humanity United as a Senior Fellow.
Dr. Lederach is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in the field of conciliation and conflict mediation. He has provided consultation for peacebuilding efforts in Somalia, Northern Ireland, Colombia, the Basque Country, the Philippines, Tajikistan, Nepal and in East and West Africa. He has also helped develop and lead hundreds of training programs in conflict transformation, mediation and international peacebuilding in 35 countries around the world.
Dr. Lederach will use his conflict transformation experience to assist Humanity United in the development and refinement of measurable and impactful long-term strategies.
“I am excited that John Paul is joining the Humanity United team. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help guide and strengthen Humanity United’s strategy and programs,” said Randy Newcomb, Humanity United’s President and CEO.
Dr. Lederach received his bachelor’s degree in History and Peace Studies from Bethel College and his doctorate of philosophy degree in Sociology, with a concentration on social conflict, from the University of Colorado.