Experience & Education
Education
Ph.D., Educational Studies, Lesley University
Domain of Study:
Group, Organizational and Socio-Political Systems
Dissertation:
Authority, Leadership, and Peacemaking: The Role of the Diasporas
M.S.W., Smith College School for Social Work
A.B., cum laude, Brandeis University
Certificates and Specialized Training
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Certification in Analytic-Network Coaching System™
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Certification in Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP-I, CDP 360)
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Certificate in eLearning, Northeastern University
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Certification in Bar-On Emotional Intelligence Inventory, Multi-Health Systems
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Certificate in Community Mediation, Metropolitan Mediation Services, Brookline, MA
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Certificate in Organization Development and Human Resource Consultation, Boston Institute for Psychotherapy, Inc.
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Certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Boston Institute for Psychotherapy, Inc.
Experience
Additional Training in
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Systems Psychodynamics (Group Relations/Tavistock Approach)
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Systems-Centered theory and practice (Yvonne Agazarian, Ph.D.)
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Anti-racism and Multiculturalism (Visions, Inc.)
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Immunity to Change Facilitators’ Workshop
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) (Practice Teaching Intensive at U Mass Medical School)
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30 years experience facilitating change with individuals, small groups, and systems as psychotherapist, organizational consultant, and educator
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20 years experience consulting at group relations (Tavistock) conferences
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Nearly 20 years experience designing and delivering academic courses in leadership, organizational behavior, organizational diagnosis and change, leadership ethics
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Designed and delivered training for organizations to build leadership and systems awareness to improve team functioning
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Provide shadow consulting and coaching to doctoral level organizational development students in practicum
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Past President, Center for the Study of Groups and Social Systems (Boston Center of AK Rice Institute
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Designed and facilitated retreats for participants to explore areas of differences, discover areas of agreement, and pave a path forward
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Designed and facilitated meetings and retreats for teams to collaboratively assess functioning and improve their processes
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Training and experience in facilitation of large group interventions, such as Future Search or Appreciative Inquiry
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