Past P&JC Activities, Workshops and Training:
· Organized the 2013 Geneva Initiative Public Celebration of 10 years of Progress since the Geneva Accord — Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks. This 10th Anniversary event hosted Israeli and Palestinian representatives and was held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. This event brought visibility to vital peace talk and progress continuing in the Middle East, and stimulated interest and encouraged the current administration to resume peace talks with both Israelis and Palestinians. [October 2, 2013]
· Coordinated the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21st, 2013. The focus “For the Youth, By the Youth”, in grades 4 through 12. Participants enjoyed experiential workshops designed and facilitated by TPI (see above in Current Activities) around peace awareness and action and community building; followed by lunch, service-provider information and networking booths; and ended with ‘What’s Next?’ discussions for achievable action steps for each of three grade-specific groups. [Sept 21, 2013]
· Sponsored several well attended Community Dialogues on controversial ballot initiatives in 2012 and other controversial public issues (2013-present)
· Organized the 9/11/13 Dialogue with Future Leaders at the Great Room of St John’s College, where more than 100 college and high school students listened to and discussed presentations by military, government and civilian specialists about national and international lessons learned since America’s 9/11 experience. [The Key School TPI Program was direct outcome of this conference.] [Sept 11, 2011]
· Hosted and facilitated international negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian delegations resulting in a Water Rights agreement for the Geneva Initiative. [2008]
· Introduced Help Increase the Peace (HIP) to the Annapolis Boys and Girls Club and partnered with Light of the World Family Ministries to provide HIP training to bring practical skills and conflict resolution tools to first-offender youth. [2008-9]