Alumni

Community Engagement Intern, Opportunity Greensboro Fellows Program
M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies, UNCG (2016) 

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Lisanne Bluemel completed UNC Greensboro’s Peace and Conflict Studies graduate Master’s program in May of 2016. Originally from Iserlohn, Germany, Lisanne remained in the U.S. and has been interning with the Global Opportunities (GO) Center as the Community Engagement intern through the Opportunity Greensboro Fellows Program 2016.

Due to the fact that the GO Center launched at the beginning of the year, Lisanne’s tasks have ranged from fundraising to website design, with a primary focus on program development. Through this opportunity, Lisanne has been able to further explore her personal interests in international higher education.

Opportunity Greensboro is a consortium of business and higher education leaders who are working to further the connections between businesses and universities. Through this national model of collaboration, the consortium strives to create for Greensboro a competitive advantage for business growth within four focus areas: marketing, common programs, entrepreneurship, and K–12 education.

Account Manager, ListHub
M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies, UNCG 

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Jessica Cruz is a recent graduate of the Peace and Conflict Studies program and is currently an account manager at ListHub, a part of Move Inc.

In this role she focuses on building positive relationships with clients, ensuring process standards are met, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives. She firmly believes that the programs focus on effectively addressing and transforming conflict has made her a successful manager.

Executive Director, The Institute for Peace and Harmony
M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies, UNCG 

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Narayan Khadka, originally from Nepal, came to Guilford County in 2002 and advocates for immigrants and refugees, particularly Nepali-speaking newcomers and ethnic Nepalis from Bhutan.

Currently, Narayan serves as the Refugee Outreach Coordinator at Senior Resources of Guilford, President of the Triad Nepalese Community Center (TNCC), and President ofGreensboro International Soccer League of the Triad (GISLT). Narayan is also pursuing his Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Nova Southeastern.

His research interests are refugee and immigration issues, sports as a tool for conflict resolution, and indigenous systems of conflict resolution.

Co-Founder and President, The LEEdership Institute
Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis & Resolution, Nova Southeastern University 

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Crystal Lee is Co-founder and President of The LEEdership Institute, a faith-based nonprofit organization specializing in leadership development for emerging leaders, conflict resolution consultation and training, women’s economic empowerment, and community social justice.

She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Nova Southeastern University. Crystal is a master connector, skilled at meeting others at points of commonality, and has emerged as a respected voice of wisdom in intractable situations.

Community Organizer, The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center
B.A. in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, UNCG (2015) 

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Freddie Wilson was the first to complete the Peace and Conflict Studies undergraduate program at UNC Greensboro in 2015.

Upon graduating, Freddie accepted a position as an Associate Community Organizer with Fighting Against Injustice Towards Harmony (F.A.I.T.H.); a non-profit organization in Daytona Beach, Florida. F.A.I.T.H. organizes a coalition of local churches; synagogues and mosques that seek to do social justice by addressing the root causes of community problems and holding public officials accountable for unjust policy.

F.A.I.T.H.’s most recent victory was in convincing the Volusia County Council to allocate $4 million towards the construction of a homeless shelter called Volusia Safe Harbor.