I have known all these situations, I have experienced them myself, yet none of them has given rise to the person my curriculum vitae and I represent." |
Education
Ph.D., Psychology, 2008, Clark University, Worcester, MA
"Transcending the Limits of Compassion: The Influence of Joy on Reactions to the Suffering of Distant Others"
M.A., Psychology, 2006, Clark University, Worcester, MA
"Promoting a Department of Peace: An Exploration of Affective States and Political Perceptions"
B.A., Psychology, 2003, Siena College, Loudonville, NY
"Transcending the Limits of Compassion: The Influence of Joy on Reactions to the Suffering of Distant Others"
M.A., Psychology, 2006, Clark University, Worcester, MA
"Promoting a Department of Peace: An Exploration of Affective States and Political Perceptions"
B.A., Psychology, 2003, Siena College, Loudonville, NY
Honors and Awards
Awardee, Professional Development Grant, Metropolitan State University - Fall 2014
Nominee, Excellence in Teaching Award, Metropolitan State University - 2012
President's Circle of Engagement, Metropolitan State University - 2011
Frances L. Hiatt Distinguished Teaching Fellowship, Clark University - 2006
Society for Community Research and Action's student poster contest winner – APA Div. 27, August 2005
Frances L. Hiatt Summer Research Fellowship, Clark University - 2004
Presidential Scholar- Siena College, September 1999-May 2003
President’s List- Siena College, September 1999- May 2003
Certificate of Achievement in Recognition of Outstanding Performance in the field of Psychology - Siena College, May 2003
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 2002-2003
Nominee, Excellence in Teaching Award, Metropolitan State University - 2012
President's Circle of Engagement, Metropolitan State University - 2011
Frances L. Hiatt Distinguished Teaching Fellowship, Clark University - 2006
Society for Community Research and Action's student poster contest winner – APA Div. 27, August 2005
Frances L. Hiatt Summer Research Fellowship, Clark University - 2004
Presidential Scholar- Siena College, September 1999-May 2003
President’s List- Siena College, September 1999- May 2003
Certificate of Achievement in Recognition of Outstanding Performance in the field of Psychology - Siena College, May 2003
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 2002-2003
Association Memberships
- Association for Psychological Science (APS)
- Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace Psychology Division (APA Div. 48)
- Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)
- Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP)
Honors societies
- Alpha Kappa Alpha –Honor Society of Siena College - May 2003
- Delta Epsilon Sigma – National Scholastic Honor Society - May 2003
- Pi Gamma Mu – International Honor Society in Social Science - May 2002
- Psi Chi – The National Honor Society in Psychology - April 2002
Teaching Experience
2015-Present
Associate Professor
Metropolitan State University
Graduate and Undergraduate Courses: Qualitative Research Methods; Group Dynamics & Facilitation; Psychology of Peace, Conflict & Violence; Positive Psychology
2010- Present
Assistant Professor
Metropolitan State University
2009-2010
Visiting Assistant Professor
Clark University
Courses: Intro to Psych, Qualitative Methods, Research Methods in Social Psychology
Spring 2007
Guest Lecturer: Social Psychology
Clark University
Topic: Altruism and Helping Behavior
Fall 2006
Instructor: Introduction to Peace Studies/Peace Psychology
Clark University
Spring 2005
Guest Lecturer: Introduction to Peace Studies/Peace Psychology
Clark University
Topic: Compassion and Personal Transformation for Peaceful Action
2003-2007
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Clark University
Department of Psychology
Courses in College Teaching
2005-2006
Colleges of Worcester Consortium
Courses:
Seminar in College Teaching
Preparing to Teach a Psychology Course
Associate Professor
Metropolitan State University
Graduate and Undergraduate Courses: Qualitative Research Methods; Group Dynamics & Facilitation; Psychology of Peace, Conflict & Violence; Positive Psychology
2010- Present
Assistant Professor
Metropolitan State University
2009-2010
Visiting Assistant Professor
Clark University
Courses: Intro to Psych, Qualitative Methods, Research Methods in Social Psychology
Spring 2007
Guest Lecturer: Social Psychology
Clark University
Topic: Altruism and Helping Behavior
Fall 2006
Instructor: Introduction to Peace Studies/Peace Psychology
Clark University
Spring 2005
Guest Lecturer: Introduction to Peace Studies/Peace Psychology
Clark University
Topic: Compassion and Personal Transformation for Peaceful Action
2003-2007
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Clark University
Department of Psychology
Courses in College Teaching
2005-2006
Colleges of Worcester Consortium
Courses:
Seminar in College Teaching
Preparing to Teach a Psychology Course
Student Growth and Development
- Effective academic advising
- Assistance to students in gaining entrance to professions or graduate study
- Involvement in internship development and supervising of student projects
Chair - Thesis Committee
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Consulting Experience
2018-2019
Curriculum Development and Facilitation - Self Care Social Professional Development Series Happy with Work LLC |
2018-2019
Program Evaluation - Online Education Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR), New York, NY, |
April 2017 & 2018 -
Program Evaluation - National Seminar for Law Enforcement on Civil and Human Rights Protection
Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR), New York, NY, in partnership with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights (CCHR), Atlanta, GA
2011-present
Program Evaluation - Raphael Lemkin Seminar for Genocide Prevention Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR), New York, NY The Raphael Lemkin Seminar for Genocide Prevention is the Auschwitz Institute’s core program. Established in partnership with the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, the Lemkin Seminar series brings rising leaders in government, military, and academia to the site of the former German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, Poland, for education by top scholars and practitioners in the most effective approaches for preventing genocide. |
Raphael Lemkin Seminar - Dec 2013
All photos by Mike Otterman, AIPR, Director of Communications
All photos by Mike Otterman, AIPR, Director of Communications
Organizational Strategic Planning - Evaluation
Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR) -
Program Evaluators from all three of AIPR's education seminars (The Global, African, and Latin American Seminars) met with AIPR staff to discuss, develop, and update the blueprint that is the base of AIPR's current internal planning and evaluation process:
Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR) -
Program Evaluators from all three of AIPR's education seminars (The Global, African, and Latin American Seminars) met with AIPR staff to discuss, develop, and update the blueprint that is the base of AIPR's current internal planning and evaluation process:
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK (2017)
- Venice, Italy (2016) - In conjunction with “Human Rights Policy and the Early Prevention of Atrocity Crimes," a meeting of Raphael Lemkin Seminar Alumni
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (2013)
2013, Feb
Program Evaluation - Deconstructing Prevention Conference: The Theory, Policy and Practice of Mass Atrocity Prevention Co-Organized by the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Program in Holocaust,Genocide and Human Rights Studies and the Auschwitz institute for Peace and Reconciliation The “Deconstructing Prevention Conference,” held on Feb 26, 2013 at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, sought to reveal an understanding of atrocity prevention, defining its parameters and rationalizing its relationship to related disciplines and agendas. |
2007-2010
Research Advisor – Angels212, Tiverton, UK Angels212 is a social membership website helping people who have suffered the loss of someone they truly love |
Professional Activities
Publications Kestenbaum, J.G., Mahoney, C.O., Meade, A., & Fuller, A. (Eds.). Public Health, Mental Health and Mass Atrocity Prevention. Routledge.
Kestenbaum, J.G., Fuller, A., Mahoney, C.O., & Meade, A. (Eds.) (2021). Public and Mental Health, Human Rights, and Atrocity Prevention. [Special Section]. Health and Human Rights Journal, 23 (1). Kestenbaum, J.G., Fuller, A., Mahoney, C.O., & Meade, A.(2021, June). EDITORIAL Proven Concepts in New Contexts: Applying Public Health, Mental Health, and Human Rights Strategies to Atrocity Prevention. Health and Human Rights Journal, 23 (1), 5-9. de Rivera, J. & Mahoney, C.O. (2018, Aug). Promoting a Sense of Global Community. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, 24(3)
DOI: 10.1037/pac0000323 Mahoney, C. O., & Harder, L. M. (2017). Emotions, the Inner Lives of Those Who Work Toward Suffering Relief. In R.E. Anderson (Ed.), Alleviating World Suffering (pp. 131-145). Springer International Publishing. Twose, G. & Mahoney, C.O. (2015). The trouble with truth-telling: Preliminary reflections on truth and justice in post-war Liberia. Peace and Conflict Studies. Mahoney, C.O. , Weiner, E., & Loskota, T. (2015). Social norms and social change. In A. Dost-Gozkan & D. Sonmez Keith (Eds.), Norms, Group, Conflict, and Social Change: Rediscovering Muzafer Sherif’s Psychology (pp. ). Piscataway, NJ: Transaction Publishers. Mahoney, C.O., & Harder, L.M. (2015). Emotions, empathy, and the choice to alleviate suffering. In R. E. Anderson (Ed.), World Suffering and Quality of Life (QOL) (pp.). New York: Springer. Mahoney, C. O. (2013). Why peace? The taming of the aggressive instinct and the evolution of the capacity for cooperation. A review of The better angels of our nature: Why violence has declined. Peace And Conflict: Journal Of Peace Psychology, 19(4), 427-429. doi:10.1037/a0034848 Mahoney, C.O., & de Rivera, J. (2008). Promoting a Department of Peace: An exploration of affective states and political perceptions. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology 14(1), 61-73. Mahoney, C.O. & Pinedo, T.M. (2007) Human Security in Communities in Costa Rica and the United States. Journal of Social Issues 63 (2), 353–368. Mahoney, C.O., & Galis, T. (2006). Redefining sudden contact: Comment on Fathali M. Moghaddam’s ‘Catastrophic evolution, culture, and diversity management policy.’ Culture and Psychology 12(4), 435-442. |
Presentations
Harder, L. & Mahoney, C.O. (2017, June.) The Revolving Door Effect - Learned Helplessness and Burnout in Human Services. Paper presented at The 12th International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health, "Work, Stress and Health 2017: Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities," Minneapolis, MN,
Harder, L.M. & Mahoney, C.O. (2015, Feb). Keeping it positive: An experimental study on how burnout impacts the counselor-
client relationship. Poster presented at the 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP), Long Beach, CA.
Mahoney, C.O. (2014, June). Memory and responsibility on the trail of tears. From the Classroom to the Community. Invited Talk conducted from the Metropolitan State University Behavioral Science Student Association (BSSA) Meeting, St. Paul, MN.
Harder, L.M. & Mahoney, C.O. (2014, April). The revolving door: The missing link to assessing burnout. Poster presented at the Minnesota Psychological Association Annual Convention, Plymouth, MN
Mahoney, C.O. (2011, August). Arriving where we started: Examining and transforming assumptions of community peace work. Chair. Symposium conducted at the annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C.
Kleyman, K, & Mahoney, C.O. (2011, March). Teaching the 21st century psychology student. Paper presented at the Minnesota Psychological Association Annual Convention.
Mahoney, C.O. (2011, March). Motivating distant helping with positive emotion. Paper presented at the Center for Psychological Research Research Colloquium: “Celebrating Psychological Research at Metropolitan State", St. Paul, MN.
Twose, G., & Mahoney, C.O. (2010, April). Using positive affect to combat exposure to suffering. Paper presented at the inaugural CResPP Conference. Queens University, Belfast, UK.
Mahoney, C.O. (2009, August). The influence of joy on reactions to the suffering of distant others. Poster presented at the annual APA Convention - Div. 48 Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence, Toronto, Canada.
Mahoney, C.O. (2008, May). Political activism for high school students. Sport in Society's 18th Annual Human Rights Leadership Forum. Lecture conducted from Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Mahoney, C.O., & de Rivera, J. (2005, August). Affective states and political perceptions. Poster presented at the annual APA Convention – Div. 48 Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence, Washington, D.C.
Mahoney, C.O., & de Rivera, J. (2005, August). The stages of political action. Poster presented at the annual APA Convention – Div. 48 Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence, Washington, D.C.
Pinedo, T.M., Mahoney, C.O., Ashline, S.U., & de Rivera, J. (2005, August) Community security: An exploratory study. Poster presented at the annual APA Convention – Div. 27 Society for Community Research and Action, Washington, D.C.
Harder, L.M. & Mahoney, C.O. (2015, Feb). Keeping it positive: An experimental study on how burnout impacts the counselor-
client relationship. Poster presented at the 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP), Long Beach, CA.
Mahoney, C.O. (2014, June). Memory and responsibility on the trail of tears. From the Classroom to the Community. Invited Talk conducted from the Metropolitan State University Behavioral Science Student Association (BSSA) Meeting, St. Paul, MN.
Harder, L.M. & Mahoney, C.O. (2014, April). The revolving door: The missing link to assessing burnout. Poster presented at the Minnesota Psychological Association Annual Convention, Plymouth, MN
Mahoney, C.O. (2011, August). Arriving where we started: Examining and transforming assumptions of community peace work. Chair. Symposium conducted at the annual APA Convention, Washington, D.C.
Kleyman, K, & Mahoney, C.O. (2011, March). Teaching the 21st century psychology student. Paper presented at the Minnesota Psychological Association Annual Convention.
Mahoney, C.O. (2011, March). Motivating distant helping with positive emotion. Paper presented at the Center for Psychological Research Research Colloquium: “Celebrating Psychological Research at Metropolitan State", St. Paul, MN.
Twose, G., & Mahoney, C.O. (2010, April). Using positive affect to combat exposure to suffering. Paper presented at the inaugural CResPP Conference. Queens University, Belfast, UK.
Mahoney, C.O. (2009, August). The influence of joy on reactions to the suffering of distant others. Poster presented at the annual APA Convention - Div. 48 Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence, Toronto, Canada.
Mahoney, C.O. (2008, May). Political activism for high school students. Sport in Society's 18th Annual Human Rights Leadership Forum. Lecture conducted from Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Mahoney, C.O., & de Rivera, J. (2005, August). Affective states and political perceptions. Poster presented at the annual APA Convention – Div. 48 Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence, Washington, D.C.
Mahoney, C.O., & de Rivera, J. (2005, August). The stages of political action. Poster presented at the annual APA Convention – Div. 48 Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence, Washington, D.C.
Pinedo, T.M., Mahoney, C.O., Ashline, S.U., & de Rivera, J. (2005, August) Community security: An exploratory study. Poster presented at the annual APA Convention – Div. 27 Society for Community Research and Action, Washington, D.C.
Reviews
Ad hoc Reviewer 2018- Journal of Social and Political Psychology (JSPP)
Ad hoc Reviewer 2012 - Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology 2011 - 2012 - Editorial Board - Journal of Social, Evolutionary and Cultural Psychology (JSEC) [now Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences] Ad hoc Reviewer 2007 - Security Dialogue [International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO)] Ad hoc Reviewer 2007 - Journal of Social, Evolutionary, and Cultural Psychology |
Representative Planning and Organization Experience
Metropolitan State University Program Coordinator, Master of Arts in Psychology (July 2014-2019) and Graduate Programs Committee, Department of Psychology (2014-2019) - Metropolitan State University's Psychology Master of Arts program is focused on applied social and community health psychology. As such, the program educates students in the systematic application of psychological theories and research on social issues, institutions, and settings that influence individuals, groups, and organizations. Faculty Search Committee, Chair - 2018-2019 Student Poster Conference: “Best Psychology Poster” Competition, Judge (2018) Search Committee - Graduate Student Assistantship, Psychology Lab (Fall 2014) Hiring Committee - MA Program Assistant (Spring 2014) Peace and Social Justice, Faculty Workgroup, Co-Chair (Fall 2014-2019) - Established in conjunction with Kerry Kleyman (Psychology), Kathryn Kelley (CWA), and a group of faculty and staff interested in launching a Peace Institute: 1) to encourage research and education on issues concerning peace (nonviolent conflict resolution, reconciliation, and the causes, consequences and prevention of war and other forms of destructive conflict) and political phenomena; 2) To establish a community of scholars and concerned individuals and thus, to foster communication among researchers, teachers, and practitioners who are working on issues related to peace and politics; 3) To increase the theoretical and practical significance of peace and political studies both inside and outside academia; 4) To provide mutual support among members to facilitate communication of scientific research, theory, and practice across disciplinary, national, and ideological boundaries, both among members of the Institute, and Metro State, and those outside. The groups has done some preliminary work to establish the vision, mission, and name for the institute and has made strides, educationally, to begin the process of establishing an inter-departmental undergraduate minor in Peace Studies that will be housed in the College of Individualized Studies (CIS). International Exchange and Study Abroad Committee (IESA) (2010-2015) - Comprised of Metropolitan State University faculty, staff and students committed to promoting student-designed study abroad academic opportunities; increased international student enrollment; faculty-designed courses with an international study component; and faculty exchange. COM330A - Intercultural Communication, Study Abroad Experience in Ireland - (Fall 2014) - Preliminary course and program development with Michal Moskow, CWA. Despite intensive planning, the course was cancelled by CWA because of administrative difficulties. Center for Faculty Development Book Club, How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching - (Four meetings from Sept 2014-Dec 2014) - "Distilling the research literature and translating the scientific approach into language relevant to a college or university teacher, this book introduces seven general principles of how students learn. The authors have drawn on research from a breadth of perspectives (cognitive, developmental, and social psychology; educational research; anthropology; demographics; organizational behavior) to identify a set of key principles underlying learning, from how effective organization enhances retrieval and use of information to what impacts motivation. Integrating theory with real-classroom examples in practice, this book helps faculty to apply cognitive science advances to improve their own teaching." Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship (ICES) Faculty Work Group (2014-2015) - The faculty work group has the responsibility for promoting community-based learning within their college and for leading their respective colleges to consider strategic civic engagement relationships determined in collaboration with ICES director and staff. The faculty work group members demonstrate collaborative efforts with community partners. CE Course Designation Sub-Committee (Fall 2014) Student Conduct Committee (2010-2014)- The Student Conduct Committee is comprised of faculty, staff and students. The Committee serves to hear conduct appeals and works closely with the Judicial Affairs Officer to review and revise Student Conduct Policy and Procedure as needed. American Democracy Project (ADP) Planning group for Deliberative Dialogue (Jan 2013-Mar 2013) on “Gun Violence in America” held March 20, 2013, Metro State, St. Paul, MN - The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School prompted renewed public attention across the country to gun violence. The federal government and many states, including Minnesota, are now considering legislation to reduce it. Will these public policies work? What would? Through small group discussions and questions to a panel of experts, participants explored multiple dimensions of gun-related policy choices including trends, constitutional law, public and mental health, violence prevention, hunting and “gun culture” and more. Read the event flier here. And a short issue brief on gun violence, by Professor James Densley, here. Alternative Conflict Resolution Development Team with Jessica Focht-Perlberg, MSSW, J.D. Student Conduct Officer (Summer 2011) - A group of faculty and staff working together to develop a core team of trained restorative justice facilitators/mediators to support the Student Conduct Office in implementing restorative/mediation conflict resolution processes for students. Health Initiatives Task Force (Spring 2012) - As a follow-up to the Boynton Health Survey, a 2011 college student health survey report, and led by the Dean of Students, the group explored ways to work collaboratively across the university to better the health and wellness of our students. Faculty Resource, Hope Within U, Student Organization (Fall 2011) - A student developed and driven organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of students at Metropolitan State. The group is best known for their annual Health Expo. For a sample Expo Flyer click here. |
Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace Psychology Division (APA Div. 48)
The Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence is a growing organization consisting of psychologists, students, and professional affiliates from diverse disciplines and countries. It's vision is the development of sustainable societies through the prevention of destructive conflict and violence, the amelioration of its consequences, the empowerment of individuals, and the building of cultures of peace and global community. Small Grants Committee, Chair (Spring 2018) - Committee members evaluate applications and make final decisions on the granting of awards ($300-$1500) to be used toward research, educational, or community projects. Approximately half of the grants are awarded to graduate students or persons in their early careers (i.e., within five years after obtaining a terminal degree). Proposals are evaluated on the probability that a project will fulfill the specific purposes of the proposed project and the project’s potential for advancing the field of peace psychology. The Small Grants Committee also evaluates proposals for compliance with ethical standards for psychological research and practice. In 2018 we reviewed 26 applications. Executive Committee, Secretary (2012 – 2016) - The Secretary is elected for a two-year term and is a member of the Executive Committee. The Secretary is a vital part of the Division leadership and, as keeper of the minutes, plays important roles in documenting decisions and building continuity in the Division. The Secretary also exercises leadership in building membership, developing effective relations with APA, communicating with members and parties interested in the work of the Division, and networking within the Division. The Secretary is a key officer of the Division and must be readily available whenever needed, informing other relevant Division 48 leadership of how to be contacted when absent. Small Grants Committee (Spring 2014) - In 2014 we reviewed 40 applications. Executive Committee, Internet Editor (2009 – 2011) - Provided oversight for all of the Society's internet resources including the web site, social networking presence, and monthly electronic announcements. Specific tasks included: initial design and launch of new website (an improvement on the old website); interacting with the web development company later used to maintain the Society’s web site; actively inviting and responding to feedback on the website to keep it in a state of perpetual improvement; gathering and sending out information of interest to the membership via the Division 48 Announcement listserv; providing support/oversight to others in the division who maintain listservs connected with committees, working groups, etc.; and creating maintaining the Society’s presence on social networking sites (e.g., Facebook and Twitter) Publications Committee (2009-2011) - Responsible for the general oversight of Society publications and recommendations to the Executive Committee of editors for regular and additional Society publications. Communications Action Planning Group (2011) - A working group derived, short term, to examine the Society's governance, communication, and decision-making mechanisms and to make recommendations to the Executive Committee. Program Reviewer, APA Convention 2011 (Dec 2010) - Served as a reviewer of proposals for papers, posters, and symposia to be presented as part of the Division 48 program at the 2011 APA Convention in Washington D.C. (August 4-7, 2011). Submissions were evaluated on: Relevance to the Presidential Theme; Quality/originality/distinctiveness of idea proposed; Expansion of concepts and applications of peace psychology that include ideas from other psychology sub-specialties and other disciplines; Interest level/timeliness of topic; Quality of evidence offered for conclusions; Contribution to the breadth, balance, and expansion of the Society’s offerings so as to be most relevant to other sub-specialties of psychology and encourage work with other disciplines that also look at peace and violence in communities. Reviewers also provided constructive and specific feedback to authors to encourage reworking of ideas and future engagement. |
Service Activities
- Volunteer Co-Facilitator –Alternatives to Violence Program (AVP)- Central New York Psychiatric Center, Marcy, NY (New York State Office of Mental Health Forensic Unit) – July 29-30, 2003 & Dec 30-31, 2003 & Volunteer/Participant - Auburn Correctional Facility, Auburn, NY - Dec 5-7, 2008 - Co-facilitated an interactive training in the principles of the Alternatives to Violence Program (AVP)
- Summer Volunteer - Corrymeela Community, Ballycastle, Northern Ireland (Summer 2007 & 2008)- Worked with families, including both children and adults, and with adolescent youth groups at a well established Peace and Reconciliation Community. Volunteers work as part of a team who are involved with all tasks of welcoming and facilitating groups from planning and leading group programmes to preparing meals and cleaning rooms.
- Trained Facilitator - Violence Prevention and Diversity, Center for the Study of Sport in Society, Boston, MA (Spring 2007- These action oriented programs aim to encourage, empower, engage and influence young people and adults to speak on issues surrounding violence, diversity, conflict resolution, inclusion and social justice. Violence Prevention and Diversity utilizes the power and appeal of sport to address racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism in society by raising awareness, challenging thinking and inspiring leadership.- VDP
- Teacher, Siena College EQ (Emotional Quotient) Program, September – December 2001 - Volunteered at school districts within the New York State Capitol Region and taught 6th Grade students the essentials of cooperating, dispute resolution, and problem-solving.
- TRAC program volunteer, Child Guidance Center, Schenectady, NY, Sept. 2000- May 2001 - Supervised students in a therapeutic after school program, provided academic assistance to encourage children to complete their assignments, maintained a physically and emotionally healthy environment and encouraged students to consistently use a positive attitude to avoid future conflicts