Co-Founder         ​

September 2001 - Current
Global Negotiation Initiative
Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
Co-Founder with Dr. William Ury
➢ Engage in international mediation and negotiation work on a number of conflicts including Bosnia Herzegovina, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and various processes in the Middle East
➢ Oversee development of multiple projects and manage staff related to those projects.
➢ Conduct trainings and workshops both domestically and abroad.
➢ Develop teaching and training material related to international mediation and negotiation.
➢ Research and write articles on international mediation and negotiation.

 

Director, Master of Science in Leadership and Negotiation

January 2014 - Current

Bay Path University

➢ Created new master’s degree program focusing specifically on Leadership and Negotiation

➢ Developed full curriculum and shepherded the process through accreditation

➢ Program is entirely based online and uses state of the art technology to deliver content

➢ Engaged in marketing and recruitment efforts to attract new students

➢ Teaching in the program as well as screening and hiring all adjunct faculty

 

Senior Fellow

January 2011 - Current

Harvard Negotiation Project

➢ Engage in teaching and training for the negotiation project

➢ Conduct research on various topics related to negotiation

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Senior Trainer

January 2005 - Current

William Ury Associates 

 ➢  Conducted negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and conflict management trainings around the world for Governments, Fortune 500 companies, Universities, and International Organizations.

➢  Designed customized approaches to training and conflict coaching.

➢  Established negotiation networks within various companies that included traditional templates and tools as well as the use of new media (podcasts, audiobooks, eBooks)

➢  Designed and developed online and virtual training and consulting sessions.  

 

President          

April 2012 – Current

Negotiation Works, Inc.
➢ Conduct negotiation and conflict management training for Fortune 500 companies, organizations, and governments.
➢ Provide coaching and other consultative services to clients involved in negotiation and processes for dealing with conflict.
➢ See list under consultancy for list of clients.



Managing Director/Interim Executive Director                 ​

December 2003 – March 2013
Abraham Path Initiative
Harvard University
➢ Engage in diplomatic efforts in multiple countries in the Middle East.
➢ Oversee and manage a staff of 25 people.
➢ Involvement in fundraising for project.
➢ Lead partnership efforts and served as primary point of contact for all country teams.