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Vilma Balmaceda, PhD
Dr. Vilma “Nina” Balmaceda is a scholar-practitioner at Duke University whose work centers on civic leadership development and education for justpeace and reconciliation. Nina is the director of the Center for Reconciliation and the Irene and William McCutchen associate professor of the Practice of Reconciliation at Duke Divinity School, where…...
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Ryan Smedes
Ryan Smedes is an international development program design and evaluation specialist with extensive experience in Latin America and beyond. Currently serving as PHI’s Deputy Director, Ryan supports the organization’s mission of promoting justice, peace, and human dignity across Latin America. He previously held senior roles in program design, learning and…...
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Roberto W. Chia, MA, LPC
Roberto is a certified mental health counselor by the National Board of Clinical Counselors, and the State of New York. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Roberto now lives in Durham, NC where through his professional practice he serves families and individuals of all ages as they struggle with mental,…...
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Ann Jennings-Grisham
Ann and her family live in Medellín, Colombia and have worked with Paz y Esperanza since 2011. Prior to her current role, Ann served as Office Administrator of the Santa Cruz, Bolivia office. Aside from coordinating international volunteers and interns with Paz y Esperanza offices in Latin America, Ann is…...
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Jonathan Raber
Jon works to support local leaders in Latin America and the international growth of Peace and Hope. With a degree in Intercultural Studies and International Relief & Development, Jon gained experience as a practitioner in his hometown in Pennsylvania. For 12 years he ran a community initiative, bringing people together…...
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