A Vision for Growth
BROCHURE
CONFERENCE
Index Conference Information • A Vision for Growth • Language of Growth • Conference Overview
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Agenda • Agenda Overview • Session Details
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Speakers • Guest Speakers • Panelists • Session Presenters
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CREDITS Content: Lynn Faris - Henrik Arvidsson. Creative concept, design and layout: Emanuele Fiocco. Reviewers: Lynn Faris - Denise Farrar. Icons for areas/strands: Francesco Terzini (the Noun Project). Special thanks to the Global Conference Working Group and all other contributors.
Conference Information
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A Vision for Growth Welcome to CISV’s very first Global Conference! The primary purpose of the Global Conference is to motivate and inspire our amazing Chapter volunteers, and to promote the sharing of new ideas and best practices. With our presenters, we have developed exciting sessions and activities that will give you information and tools that you can take away and use in your Chapter. The Global Conference will also be a great networking opportunity and a place to make new friends from around the CISV world. Why is the Global Conference all about our Chapters? We believe that CISV is only as strong as our Chapters, and the volunteers who dedicate so much time and energy to their success. They are the very foundation of CISV, and if we are to flourish and grow we must celebrate and support their work. The Global Conference is also an important way for you to be able to make your voice heard! As well as the chance to get a more complete understanding of CISV you will get the opportunity to help shape the future of the organization. Last but not least, the Global Conference will be a great, fun social occasion and we look forward to seeing you there!
Language of Growth CISV is looking for a shared understanding of what we mean by ‘growth’. As part of this process we have developed a standard language for speaking about growth and we have used this language to help shape the content of the Global Conference. We want to support our Chapters to grow in terms of four areas, or ‘strands’, which we believe are essential to their good health and strength: • Foundation • Resources • Profile • Impact What do we mean by these words, which you will hear a lot at the Global Conference? The definitions and some examples tell you more.
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AREA
DEFINITION
EXAMPLES*
FOUNDATION
The basic processes and policies required to operate. Provides a strong base to support the other three areas of growth.
Governance, legal requirements, short-term and long-term strategic planning, risk management, basic CISV requirements to be a Chapter, establishment of policies & procedures.
The financial and human capital required to run successfully and sustainably.
Volunteers, delegates, leaders/staff, alumni, fundraising, financial management practises, succession planning, recruitment, retention, resources (physical and financial) required to host programmes.
RESOURCES
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PROFILE
How well we are recognized Branding, Communications, Profile locally and globally. raising activities.
IMPACT
How well we achieve our mission.
Programme execution & efficacy, working with Like Minded Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations to create local impact, understanding of educational content, hosting & sending delegates to International programmes, diversity in membership.
while many of these examples can easily fit within multiple strands, we have sought to select where it fits best.
As you read through this brochure, you will see the sessions are identified by the area or strand we think it fits in best. This will help you to pick your sessions based on the growth needs of your Chapter and for your personal development.
Conference Overview There is a lot to learn and do at our inaugural Global Conference! For many of you, this will be your first time attending an international CISV event! For others, who may have attended Annual International Meetings or other events in the past, some of this may seem familiar but a lot of it will be NEW! In addition to great guest speakers, we also have plans for a panel of distinguished CISV alumni, over 40 educational sessions, Mosaic projects, a profile raising activity, evening events, opportunities to network and so much more! We also have sessions planned so you get the most out of the Global Conference to help you and your Chapter! In order to help you prepare and select your sessions, we wanted to tell you a little bit about the different session types, which are colour coded for easy reference.
ASK We invite you to reflect on what attitudes, skills, and knowledge (ASKs) you would like to gain from the Global Conference: Attitudes - New ideas and perspectives… “I want to understand...” Skill - New practices, strategies, or processes… “I want to be able to...” Knowledge - New information and tools… “I want to know...”
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Guest Speakers (Pink) We are excited to have two amazing guest speakers confirmed: Jeremy Gilley, founder of Peace One Day, will spend the entire first day with us, presenting both a plenary session and a second session for those who want the chance to ask Jeremy questions. More details to come! We also have the honour of hosting a screening of the film ’I am Eleven‘ followed by a question and answer session with the film’s producer, Genevieve Bailey. Some of you will have heard of Genevieve, as she has worked closely with a number of NAs to promote her film. We have also finalised the list of distinguished CISV alumni who will share how their CISV experiences have helped them achieve significant impact in their careers...read more about them in this brochure!
Educational Sessions (Blue) We have a total of 31 unique educational sessions, each accommodating between 10-100+ people. They will be facilitated by a group of amazing CISVers, who will be sharing their knowledge and experience and providing you with tips and tools you can take home to your Chapter. We don’t want you to miss out, so many sessions are offered more than once, and those that are only offered once are big enough to accommodate all who wish to attend! Each session has been identified with the strand, or area of growth, that it supports. We know everyone won’t be able to get to everything, but we will do our best to ensure you get to those sessions that are most important to you.
CISV International will organize a General Members Meeting during the Conference. This meeting will involve a roll call, specific business that must be conducted at each Global Conference, along with decisions that need to be made regarding any submitted motions. Although all National Association Representatives are not expected to attend the conference, each NA should ensure they are represented in this Member’s meeting. If a National Association Representative is unable to attend the Meeting, the National Association may appoint a new National Association Representative. If no one from the NA can act as the NA Representative, a proxy can be assigned to another NA Representative in attendance. To aid in decision-making, motions will be publicised in advance of the Global Conference and the other sessions hosted by the Governing Board will provide additional information. JBers attending the International Junior Branch Conference (IJBC) should plan to attend these sessions, but they are open to everyone.
Governing Board Sessions (Green)
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Link Exploring ways to link and grow together as people, JBs, and a global movement. How can we collaborate every day of the year?
Look Ahead Delving into the potential of youth impact in our organization and how we communicate that to ourselves and the rest of the world. Let’s strategize how to move forward as an organization together!
Learn Junior Branch takes a unique approach to experiential learning and to CISV’s educational content areas. In this thread, we will work on the 2015 content area and develop ways to focus on it in the upcoming six months.
IJBC is the annual gathering of CISV International’s Junior Branch. The meeting aims at connecting Junior Branches worldwide, working on common projects, participating in workshops and trainings and making decisions on the future of Junior Branch. These sessions are still in the process of being finalised, so are only listed by number at this time but will include the threads of Link, Look Ahead and Learn. IJBC attendees are expected to attend these sessions, but they will be open to all delegates who wish to attend. If you don’t register for IJBC sessions now and there is a session that interests you later, we’ll make sure to accommodate you once the topics are announced. Please note that IJBC sessions start earlier, so please plan to arrive on time.
Social Activities (Red) Evening activities are open to all and will involve lots of fun, inspiring stories and opportunities to get to know each other!
Other Sessions (Orange) We have offered Mosaic activities, being arranged by CISV Norway, and an Open Forum for those who want to have some time for general discussions about challenges and opportunities within your Chapters. These are planned alongside other sessions to give you a choice. As well, there are plenary sessions designed to help you make the most of your Global Conference experience! There will be optional activities August 4th for those who arrive early.
International Junior Branch Conference - IJBC (Yellow)
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Agenda
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07:00 - 09:00
Arrival Date 04.08.2015
Wednesday 05.08.2015
Thursday 06.08.2015
Friday 07.08.2015
Saturday 08.08.2015
Departure Date
BREAKFAST
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When One of Us Grows We All Grow in Americas
I Have a Dream, Strategic Planning for smarties People Power Diversity, Difference and Chapter development
09:00 - 10:45
Registration
Jeremy Gilley
When One of Us Grows We All Grow in EMEA
Programme Expert Forum: An open-format session to meet programme experts, ask questions and learn Chapters go LARGE IPP is a Two-Way Community Change
When One of Us Grows, We All Grow in Asia Pacific
The Who, What, where, Why and When of Training in CISV
IJBC#6 LEARN
10:45 - 11:15
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Registration
Q&A with Jeremy Gilley
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CISV Today, Tomorrow and in the future
Stay Connected: CISV Alumni Association
The Who, What, where, Why and When of Training in CISV
Diversity, Difference and Chapter Development
The 3D approach to successful programme planning and executive: Diagnose, Dream and Deliver
11:15 - 13:00 Rooms available for check-in after 12:00 noon
Optional Activity for people arriving early
13:00 - 14:30
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LUNCH
Confronting Conflicts - a new way of managing conflict in CISV and beyond Show Me the Money CISV & Junior Branch: Stronger Together
VIKING LUNCH (13:00 - 15:00)
Show Me the Money What Can CISV International and I Do for Each Other? Understanding donor motivation and asking for support
09.08.2015
CISV International General Meeting (session will start at 08:30) Exploring the 4 Educational Content Areas in and for CISV I have a Mango...Con Lupa... Divers...Jirafa! Working together to strengthen CISV! Money, Money, Money What Can CISV International and I Do for Each Other? Selecting Leaders: Finding the Best, Keeping the Best
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Develop your Web presence - from scratch
Exploring the 4 Educational Content Areas in and for CISV I Have a Dream, Strategic Planning for smarties
Reflection time/ Delegation/ Regional/Specific Interest
Show Me the Money
IJBC#4 LEARN
IJBC#7 LOOK AHEAD
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
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Arrival Date 04.08.2015
Wednesday 05.08.2015
Thursday 06.08.2015 Hosting Programmes to your Chapter’s Strengths (Em)Powering your People Confronting Conflicts - a new way of managing conflict in CISV and beyond
Registration Introduction to Global Conference (starts at 15:00)
14:30 - 16:15
Optional Activity for people arriving early IJBC#1 LINK
16:15 - 16:45
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The 3D approach to successful programme planning and executive: Diagnose, Dream and Deliver Selecting Leaders: Finding the Best, Keeping the Best
Friday 07.08.2015
Departure Date
09.08.2015
Mosaic Activity / Conflict & Resolution Develop your Web presence - web for growth CISV & Junior Branch: Stronger Together I Have a Dream, Strategic Planning for smarties What Can CISV International and I Do for Each Other?
I have a Mango...Con Lupa... Divers...Jirafa! Working together to strengthen CISV!
IPP is a Two-Way Community Change
Breaking the Networking Barriers
Hosting Programmes to your Chapter’s Strengths
IJBC#5 LINK
Just Saying
BREAK + IJR Q&A
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Understanding Donor Motivation and asking for Support
Saturday 08.08.2015
Recap of the conference/How to take it home
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Mosaic Activity / Are you On Board?
The Why, What and How of NGO/LMO Relations
Registration
People Power Money, Money, Money Chapters go LARGE!
16:45 - 18:30
Just Saying Breaking the Networking Barriers
18:30 - 20:00
Optional Activity for people arriving early
Five Steps to score better grades in Recruiting and Retaining - Portugal
IJBC#2 LINK
IJBC#3 LOOK AHEAD
DINNER
DINNER
Our Mission and Values: the Core of Who We Are, What We Do and Why
DINNER
CISV Speaker’s Panel - CISV Experience in Professional Life
DINNER
Official Closing Speech
DINNER
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Arrival Date 04.08.2015
Wednesday 05.08.2015
Thursday 06.08.2015
How do you know your Chapter is good at what it is doing?
OUT There
What If?: Brainstorming Possibilities in Programme Design and Execution
20:00 - 21:15 NOTE: These sessions will run 20:30-21:45 on Friday only
Opening Speech
Five Steps to score better grades in Recruiting and Retaining - Costa Rica
Junior Branch Review You(th) participate!
Understanding CISV Finances CISV’s Greatest Asset is The Trust That Parents Put In Us What If?: Brainstorming Possibilities in Programme Design and Execution
I am Eleven Screening + Q&A (session will end at 22:15)
Friday 07.08.2015
Saturday 08.08.2015
Departure Date
09.08.2015
All aboard CISV Canada’s Peace Bus for coast to coast peace education and leadership travel How do you know your Chapter is good at what it is doing?
(Em)Powering your People
Farewell Party
OUT There I have a Dream, Strategic Planning for smarties
Open Forum for Chapters to Share
21:15 - 21:30 From 21:30
Welcome Party
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Evening Activity
Evening Activity
Free Evening
Educational Sessions
Other Sessions
IJBC
Guest Speakers
Social Activities
Governing Board
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A001 All aboard CISV Canada’s Peace Bus for coast to coast peace education and leadership travel!
Presented by: Impact
Jeff Dubney / Daniel Edelshaim / Steve Urchison / Cathy Cuyulle
Canada’s “Doris the Peace Bus” is 39 days of coast to coast CISV Peace Education, community projects and leadership development all rolled into one. Your Peace Bus journey begins with a short movie highlighting 5 years of Peace Bus adventures. We explain how CISV’s first Peace Bus came to be, discuss the benefits & share lessons learned. We provide you with a beginner’s guide to organizing your country’s first Peace Bus, or perhaps a similar national project. So buckle up your seat belts for an amazing cross-Canada experience!
A002 Chapters go LARGE!
Presented by: Impact
Federico Bertolani / Laura Lugli
This session will focus on the importance of developing local community engagement strategies to help deliver activities focused on developing and growing your Chapter. It will use a number of real life examples to highlight how local engagement has helped increase volunteer and programme participation and increase your profile throughout your community.
A003 CISV and Junior Branch: Stronger Together.
Presented by: Impact
Grace Emerson Vottero / Ola Palczak
Explore the potential of JB to support and stabilise the development of your Chapter. With success stories of how Junior Branch has significantly helped develop and grow their Chapter we will look at the variety of ways in which JB can be incorporated in your Chapter to strengthen and increase capacity.
A004 Confronting Conflicts, a new way of managing conflict in CISV and beyond.
Presented by: Impact
Einav Dinur
2015 is CISV’s year of Conflict and Resolution. This interactive session - based on CISV’s Confronting Conflicts curriculum - provides a practical look at how to analyse and handle interpersonal conflicts, using a resolution-centred approach. You’ll have a chance to learn, reflect, practice and plan how you can bring these frameworks back to your Chapter, your NA, your next programme or your personal life. What better year than 2015 to better resolve our conflicts? See you there!
A005 Exploring the 4 Educational Content Areas in and for CISV.
Presented by: Impact
Erin Way / Ana Cueva
This session will be used to explore our content areas, relevant resources that have already been created, and to develop new ideas on the delivery of programmes and activities rich in educational content as well as to integrate them into our practices as Chapters.
A006 Hosting Programmes to your Chapter’s Strengths.
Presented by: Impact
Mae Cooper / Tobia Ferraro
Hosting programmes is one of the most exciting and taxing responsibilities of a CISV Chapter. This session will help you identify your Chapter’s strengths and then select a programme that can play to your Chapter’s abilities. By building on your strengths, your Chapter can identify the best opportunities to make the hosting process a growth opportunity rather than a drain on your resources.
A007 How do you know your Chapter is good at what it is doing?
Presented by: Impact
Jennifer Watson / Tamara Thorpe
Chapters are at the heart of CISV! It is essential to know you are good at what you are doing. Evaluation ensures the quality of your activities and programmes, and provides invaluable information to improve and show others that you are good at what you are doing. Come learn about our evaluation tools and resources. Gain an understanding of CISV’s approach to evaluation, how it is used and can be improved, and explore some new ideas and resources for your Chapter.
A008 I have a Mango…Con Lupa…Divers…Jirafa! Working together to strengthen CISV!
Presented by: Impact
Juan M. Oviedo / Andreas Mjelva
CISV Colombia and CISV Norway formed a unique relationship in 2010 when we decided to create a new CISV exchange for youth. Starting in 2011, with the “I have a Mango” Project, we have reached over 15.000 people, delivering over 50 trainings on specific themes in over 10 countries, and had an impact on the general population by providing specific tools to work on the CISV Content areas. We will tell you our success, our learned lessons and our ideas of how we can work together among different CISV´s in the world.
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A009 Programme Expert Forum: An open-format session to meet programme experts, ask questions and learn.
Presented by: Impact
Alex Neuman / Frank Nefos & Others!
The purpose of this session is to give Global Conference delegates an easy opportunity to meet programme experts in order to ask questions, discuss issues and share experiences related to specific programmes. It will be loosely structured; each programme will have 2 or more programme experts who will sit at a “station”. Session participants will move between stations, sitting at tables with the programme experts and other curious participants. Through the process participants will get answers to their own specific questions, have the opportunity to discuss issues or concerns and share experiences, benefitting from the knowledge of the programme experts and the perspectives of other participants.
A010 The 3D approach to successful programme planning and execution: Diagnose, Dream and Deliver.
Presented by: Impact
Barbara Stockton / Alvin Parreno / Rachel Kuck
Each Chapter or NA has different ways in planning and implementing programmes they host regularly. All the steps that each Chapter or NA is doing is geared toward growth and sustainability of their programmes and their Chapters. This session is structured to identify obstacles, highlight best practices and trigger participants to formulate an action plan for a successful planning and execution of programmes.
A013 OUT There.
Presented by: Profile
Denise Farrar
So you know how to talk about CISV and explain what you do…but how do you plan ahead to maximise your profile raising and public relations? This session will help you develop a Public Relations plan. Looking at different communications tools and outreach activities we’ll get you to analyse your local market and create a strategy.
A014 Just Saying
Presented by: Profile
Daniel Edelshaim / Cynthia Cañas
Have you ever tried to explain CISV to someone and found it difficult? Can you explain exactly what CISV does and why? Can you articulate CISV’s mission? Do you identify with it? This interactive session will touch base on the basics of branding and communications, and the practical applications to CISV.
A015 (Em)Powering your People.
Presented by: Resources
Laura Lugli / Federico Bertolani
This session will develop your Volunteer Plan further by focusing on methods of Volunteer Management. Keeping your volunteers engaged and motivated is key to retaining their knowledge and experience within your Chapter. We’ll also focus on succession planning to ensure you always have people to hand in case people leave specific roles.
A011 The Why, What and How of NGO/LMO Relations.
Presented by: Profile
Erin Way / Alex Neuman
This session will cover three key aspects to collaboration with NGOs/LMOs: 1) Why these collaborations are important to our current organizational work in Chapters and programmes 2) What diverse forms these collaborations may take and 3) How we can make them happen in our Chapters and programmes.
A012 What If?: Brainstorming Possibilities in Programme Design and Execution.
Presented by: Impact
Rachel Kuck / Eetu Anttonen
This is your opportunity to think outside the box! In this session, participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm ideas that could be implemented in programmes internationally (such as: what if there was an IPP for people 30+?). Participants will also use session time to brainstorm and plan implementation of ideas for their own Chapter/NA.
A016 Money, Money, Money.
Presented by: Resources
Graeme Munro
For those with financial management responsibilities within their NA / Chapters, this workshop will focus on money management principles and what you need to consider. Where does your money come from, how do you balance the books, what programme suits you? Success stories will help you think about how to become financially sound and we’ll also help you to put together a 3-year financial plan to help focus your Board on what steps they need to take.
A017 Show Me the Money
Presented by: Resources
Laura Lugli / Federico Bertolani
With this session we would like to transmit the principle of fundraising for a volunteer based organization such as CISV and make the participants explore the potential of their local relationships; the heart of the fundraising strategy.
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A018 Selecting Leaders: Finding the Best, Keeping the Best.
A022-1 Steps to Score Better Grades in Recruiting and Retaining - CISV Portugal
Presented by: Resources
Presented by: Resources
Chrissy Fischer / Jen Devolder
Does your Chapter have a difficult time finding and keeping good leaders? We will walk you through every step of the recruitment process. From what to put in a volunteer role posting to how to interview applicants, we will simplify the daunting task of choosing leaders. After learning the ins and outs of recruitment, we will discuss leader and staff retention. Session includes: skills practice, useful resources, and sharing of best practices.
A019 Understanding Donor Motivation and asking for Support.
Presented by: Resources
Mae Cooper / Andrea Brockman
On average, over 90% of funds raised by nonprofits comes from individual donors. CISV is lucky to have a large pool of individuals who already know what we do and love our programmes... our past participants! Come to this session to learn what motivates people to give and how to make an ask that will help support your Chapter.
Francisco Pavão
Come learn about CISV Portugal’s success and how they achieved it.
A022-2 Five Steps to Score Better Grades in Recruiting and Retaining - CISV Costa Rica
Presented by: Resources
Rónald Córdoba Mendoza
Back in 2007, CISV Costa Rica experienced a serious decrease in the amount of people who wanted to take part of our programmes, both participants and volunteers. We found out we had been recycling the same old system over and over again, making it hard to apply and to inspire those few volunteers to stay with us after their great camp experience. We decided to take action, and start by figuring out why this was happening, what were we doing wrong, what was worth keeping and what need to be changed ASAP. And so we did!!! Today, we come to share with you some important signs, tips, and tools that might be helpful for your Chapter to renew.
A020 CISV’s Greatest Asset is The Trust That Parents Put In Us.
Presented by: Chrissy Fischer / Steve Lavelle / Maggs Cabato / Guillermo Masis Foundation Do you ever wonder why we do risk management in CISV? What is risk management? We protect our participants and our organization through sound risk management practices. We gain parents’ trust when situations are handled well. But what happens when things go wrong? Learn how to make sure your Chapters are prepared and you hold onto CISV’s greatest asset -parents’ trust. Explore the reasons behind the rules. Our panel includes experts from each region and CISV International. Join us to learn best practices and the what, why, and how of risk management in CISV. Submit questions for our panel discussion at this link: http://goo.gl/forms/aNUyjpllqT
A021 I Have a Dream: Strategic Planning for SMARTIES.
Presented by: Margie Parikh Foundation “If you don’t know where you’re going you’ll probably end up somewhere else….” So much time devoted to CISV…. does it sometimes feel like you’re not getting anywhere? Or it’s taking too long? But you’re doing so much… Without aligning your resources – talent, time, treasure – to your mission, it ain’t gonna happen. We’ll look at the steps of the strategic planning process – starting from the vision and mission, and how to develop a plan that will get results.
A023 The Who, What, Where, Why and When of Training in CISV.
Presented by: Sarah Laughton / Rupert Friedrichsen Foundation This session will answer any questions you have about training in CISV including: Who to send to training? What is new in CISV training materials? When and Where are upcoming trainings being held? Or Why should someone attend a particular training? If you are wondering about any of these questions or have one of your own, be sure to attend this informative session.
A024 When One of Us Grows We All Grow.
Presented by: Tobia Ferraro / Mae Cooper / Laura Lugli / Kaisa Heininen / Tom Adarme / Heath Puddefoot / Lotta Sjoblom / Yuriboh Noda
Foundation Did you know there’s a wealth of experience, support and opportunity available to you? This workshop will introduce you to the Chapter Development and Education Programmes Recos, those who lead the Regional Delivery Teams dedicated to helping your NA and Chapter develop and grow. Made up of inspirational talks about real life success stories see how you can get the support you need and become more involved. Broken into region-specific sessions to help you get to know each other better!
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A025 Diversity, Difference and Chapter Development.
A029 People Power
Presented by: Profile
Presented by: Resources
Mae Cooper / Andrea Brockman
This session starts with the idea that increasing diversity in CISV is not about hastily attempting to bring more people who are “not like us” into our organizational spaces, but first doing the work needed to make our organizational spaces more safe and welcoming for more diverse groups of people. Combining accessible approaches to important social issues with dynamic techniques for reflection and discussion, participants will be challenged to think and act differently around diversity and developing our Chapters .
Jen Devolder / Lynn Faris
People are at the heart of everything we do! How do you find the right people with the right skills for your Chapter? This session will help you understand who you need, how to attract them (volunteers, delegates, leaders), and then to get them to say “yes” to CISV!
A030 Develop Your Web Presence - from scratch A026 Understanding CISV Finances
Presented by: Resources
Roman Parzei
Do you know what happens to the monies you pay to CISV International? Where do your programme fees go? Where does our revenue come from and how can we make conscious decisions within our Chapters and National Associations to support the financial success of our organization? If you are interested in learning more about the financial workings of CISV, this is the session for you.
A027 What Can CISV International and I Do for Each Other?
Presented by: Bebbe Hron / Helen Scott Foundation
Presented by:
Steve Fischer / Chrissy Fischer / Quinn Porter
Profile This session is for Chapters that do not have a webite and want one! If you have a website and would like to switch to WordPress, this is also the session for you! We will use WordPress, a user-friendly website creation tool and CMS to build your Chapter website. Learn how to add and edit content for your site, including tips for how to write for the web and use images.
A031 Develop Your Web Presence - Web for Growth
Presented by: Profile
Steve Fischer / Chrissy Fischer / Quinn Porter
What is the role of CISV International from the Chapter perspective? By looking at what Chapters do, we will use a couple of every-day (and some unusual) examples from programme and Chapter-life to see how CISV International and Chapters can benefit from each other. The session will focus on different types of “interactions” between Chapters and CISV International and it will also include a brief visit to some useful spots on the CISV International website.
So you have a website, what’s next? Learn how to create content for your website that is engaging for readers and will improve your ranking in search engines in this interactive session. Attendees will create content for their sites and receive feedback from facilitators and peers. Through exploration of existing sites, we will discuss how we can use our webistes to promote Chapters.
A028 IPP is a Two-Way Community Change
A032 Breaking the Networking Barriers
Presented by: Impact
Presented by: Profile
Abeer Mohamed / Ramy J. Tadros
This session will review the importance of an IPP for a Chapter, NA, CISVers, CISV as a whole. IPPs are one of the ways CISV challenges the status quo for its participants and community, now how do we make the best of it? How do we decide who/where to help? How do we set it up to ensure its a two exchange rather than IPPers as man power? These are some of the points/topics this session aims to address and explore.
Tamara Thorpe / Denise Farrar
Networking can be intimidating! Join this interactive session where we take the “work” out of network. Learn how to overcome the barriers that block us and the 5 key strategies to network naturally. You leave more confident and have the know-how to become a networking beast at home, and at the Global Conference. Get straightforward techniques every volunteer can apply to recruit, profile raise, fundraise, and build relationships in your community.
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A-GB1 Junior Branch Review - You(th) participate!
A-GB5 CISV International General Meeting.
Presented by:
Presented by:
Bjorn Samming / Chrissy Fischer / Anjo Peez-Zvetina / Hannes Podzun / Hana Strickland / Quinn Porter
Foundation This session will highlight the recent proposals made by the Junior Branch Review Team on ways forward in integrating Junior Branch more fully into CISV. We’re looking for your views and feedback as we start the next phase of the review process.
A-GB2 CISV Today, Tomorrow and in the Future.
Presented by:
Flo Versteeg Vedana / Leah Donelan / Gabrielle Mandell / Luis Akle / Juan Carlos Lozano / Denise Farrar
Foundation Where do we see CISV in twenty years? How do we increase our impact and grow our numbers? A Growth Policy will provide a framework. A series of Strategic Plans will take us toward the growth we envision. With input from our Members, we are building the Strategic Plan to start in 2016 and take us on the first stage of our journey. Join us to explore the policy and strategies that will help define our future direction and growth.
A-GB3 Stay Connected: CISV Alumni Association
Presented by: Resources
Daniel Edelshaim / Denise Farrar / Brett Vottero / John Gayoso
An Alumni Association will add an exciting new dimension to CISV and support for your NA or Chapter. Hear about our plans for a CISV Alumni Association and what it will mean for you – and who we mean by ‘alumni’. This is your opportunity to help us to help you reconnect with past alumni and stay connected with current alumni.
A-GB4 Our Mission and Values, the core of who we are and what we do and why.
Presented by:
Flo Versteeg Vedana / Leah Donelan / Daniel Edelshaim / David Kruise Pickler / Luis Akle / Juan Carlos Lozano / Max Crudeli / Soliman El Ashkar / Bjorn Samming / Gabrielle Mandell
Foundation Our mission is the reason we exist. Values are the guiding principles by which an organization navigates. If mission says what we do and why, values are how we behave as we work to accomplish our Mission. Together, they make up our core identity as an organization. Join us to learn about our mission review and to look at our values and make sure that they reflect the essence of how we function and what we hold dear.
Flo Versteeg Vedana / Leah Donelan / Daniel Edelshaim / David Kruise Pickler / Luis Akle / Juan Carlos Lozano / Max Crudeli / Soliman El Ashkar / Bjorn Samming / Gabrielle Mandell
Foundation This is a meeting of the Members (NAs and JB) with the Governing Board and Secretary General and is open to all Conference participants. It will be dedicated to discussion and decision-making on topics and motions that are vital to the running and future direction of the organization. This will include the election of Trustees of the Governing Board, receiving the accounts and annual reports and having the chance to ask questions, the appointment of auditors and we expect that it will also address some key points on the Junior Branch Review and Strategic Planning.
A-GS1 “I Am Eleven”
Presented by: Impact
Genevieve Bailey
Join us for a special screening of “I Am Eleven”, followed by a separate question and answer session with the filmmaker, Genevieve Bailey. “I am Eleven” is a 93 minute film about the lives and thoughts of children from all around the world. It weaves together deeply personal and at times hilarious portraits of what it means to stand on the cusp between childhood and adolescence. Inspired by the children she met making I AM ELEVEN, Genevieve established the Darlingheart Foundation which works to empower and inspire women and children from disadvantaged communities. Share your story at www.wheniwaseleven.com
A-GS2 Q&A with Jeremy Gilley
Facilitated by: Impact
Flo Versteeg Vedana
Come join us to ask Jeremy questions about how he has built partnerships with Like-Minded Organizations (LMOs) and the value they bring to Peace One Day. You will also have the opportunity to share your Peace One Day activity success stories as well as ask Jeremy for his input on existing plans or to help you with creating new ones for September 21, 2015.
A-GS3 CISV Speaker’s Panel-CISV Experience in Professional Life
Presented by: Moderator:
Cecilia Johanna van Peski / Luca Crudeli / Ronald Saborio / Per Olsson
Omri Marcus
Impact We are excited to be able to pull together a panel of former CISVers whose achievements on a personal and professional level highlight how CISV values and philosophy can be moved from the CISV context and used, implemented and applied on a professional level Impacting our societies and creating a bigger global impact around the world. We believe our Chapter delegates, those individuals who provide support for our programmes and organization at the grass roots level, will learn from their successes, and how they continue to strive on different levels and fronts to ensure the continued growth of CISV and our impact locally and globally! This will be a moderated discussion with opportunities for participants to ask questions.
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A-JB1 IJBC Session #1 - LINK
A-JB6 IJBC Session #6 - LEARN
Presented by:
Presented by:
Impact
Impact
Hana Strickland / Anjo Peez-Zvetina / Flora Simon Gurgel / Gaspard Simon / Malte Kraus / Nancy Golio
Hana Strickland / Anjo Peez-Zvetina / Flora Simon Gurgel / Gaspard Simon / Malte Kraus / Nancy Golio
Exploring ways to link and grow together as people, JBs, and a global movement. How can we collaborate every day of the year?
Junior Branch takes a unique approach to experiential learning and to CISV’s educational content areas. In this thread, we will work on the 2015 content area and develop ways to focus on it in the upcoming six months.
A-JB2 IJBC Session #2 - LINK
A-JB7 IJBC Session #7 - LOOK AHEAD
Presented by:
Hana Strickland / Anjo Peez-Zvetina / Flora Simon Gurgel / Gaspard Simon / Malte Kraus / Nancy Golio
Hana Strickland / Anjo Peez-Zvetina / Flora Simon Gurgel / Gaspard Simon / Malte Kraus / Nancy Golio
Impact Exploring ways to link and grow together as people, JBs, and a global movement. How can we collaborate every day of the year?
A-JB3 IJBC Session #3 - LOOK AHEAD
Presented by:
Hana Strickland / Anjo Peez-Zvetina / Flora Simon Gurgel / Gaspard Simon / Malte Kraus / Nancy Golio
Impact Delving into the potential of youth impact in our organization and how we communicate that to ourselves and the rest of the world. Let’s strategise how to move forward as an organization together!
A-JB4 IJBC Session #4 - LEARN
Presented by:
Hana Strickland / Anjo Peez-Zvetina / Flora Simon Gurgel / Gaspard Simon / Malte Kraus / Nancy Golio
Impact Junior Branch takes a unique approach to experiential learning and to CISV’s educational content areas. In this thread, we will work on the 2015 content area and develop ways to focus on it in the upcoming six months.
A-JB5 IJBC Session #5 - LINK
Presented by:
Hana Strickland / Anjo Peez-Zvetina / Flora Simon Gurgel / Gaspard Simon / Malte Kraus / Nancy Golio
Impact Exploring ways to link and grow together as people, JBs, and a global movement. How can we collaborate every day of the year?
Presented by: Impact
Delving into the potential of youth impact in our organization and how we communicate that to ourselves and the rest of the world. Let’s strategise how to move forward as an organization together!
A-MO1 Mosaic Activity / Conflict & Resolution
Presented by: Impact
Mathilde Sulland / Joanna Lewandowska / May Linn Orkelbog
CISV Norway will offer a Mosaic activity about this year’s content area, conflict and resolution. The session will focus on how to recognize and approach conflicts that can arise In the local community and will inspire the participants to make a difference on a local level.
A-MO2 Mosaic Activity / Are you On Board?
Presented by:
Håkon Vislie / Agathe Retterstøl / Joanna Lewandowska /
Emanuele Fiocco
Impact On Board is a Mosaic Project developed by youth for youth. The aim of the project is to develop a board game that can be used for peace education on a local level for the age group 16-21. For this session you will get the chance to playtest the game and be able to impact the final version which will be officially launched at the end of 2015. Participating in this session will give you an insight in what a Mosaic Project can be and how the youth can use a Mosaic to contribute to their local Chapters.
A-O01 Open Forum for Chapters to Share
Presented by: Chapter Development Committee Foundation Planned for the end of the Global Conference, this is your opportunity to ask the questions that were not answered, the new questions that you have as a result of your learnings at Global Conference, get input from others on the needs and challenges of your specific Chapter.
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Speakers
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Guest Speakers
Jeremy Gilley After a successful career acting in film and television, Jeremy began making films in 1995 and in 1999 founded the non-profit organization, Peace One Day to document his efforts to establish the first ever annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence with a fixed date. In September 2001, as a result of Jeremy’s efforts, a General Assembly resolution was unanimously adopted by UN member states, establishing 21 September as an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence on the UN International Day of Peace – Peace Day. To prove the day can work, Jeremy and Peace One Day Ambassador Jude Law travelled to Afghanistan to spearhead a campaign that, over the years, has resulted in 4.5 million children being vaccinated against polio, as a result of Peace Day agreements in the region. Peace One Day’s objective is to institutionalise Peace Day around the world, making it self-sustaining. In 2014, through detailed analysis conducted with the support of McKinsey & Company, the Peace One Day 2014 report found that, across the world, an estimated 610 million people were aware of Peace Day 2014 – 9% of the world’s population. Jeremy has a target of reaching 3 billion people with the message of Peace Day by 21 September 2016; a target made all the more realistic following a donation of $10 million by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. Jeremy was awarded the Lennon-Ono Grant for Peace 2014 in Reyjkavik. On 19th October 2011 Jeremy was awarded the IVCA Fellowship. On 1 December 2010 Jeremy and Peace One Day were awarded the CarnegieWateler Peace Prize at The Hague. Other awards include: Cinema for Peace 2009 – Most Inspirational Movie of the Year (The Day After Peace); Geneva Cinema Vérité – Cinema Vérité Award (The Day After Peace); Zimbabwe International Film Festival – Best Documentary Award (The Day After Peace); Britain’s Best Award 2008 (Campaigner of the Year); IVCA Clarion Award Winner 2008 – Champion Award; Jeremy was the recipient of the James Hammerstein Award 2006. Jeremy is the author of a children’s book The Making Of World Peace Day, illustrated by Pulitzer Prize-winner Karen Blessen, published by G.P.Putnam’s Sons, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group.
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Genevieve Bailey was named one of Australia’s ‘Top Film and TV of directors of 2012 in the Encore and Mumbrella Annual. Melbourne Magazine also named her one of “Melbourne’s most influential, inspirational, provocative and creative people for 2011.” It is a great privilege to have Genevieve as one of the guest speakers at the Conference. Genevieve is a native of Melbourne, Australia. She started capturing moving images from the age of 8 and her love of storytelling began. Genevieve produces and distributes films for social impact and her work has screened internationally at festivals picking up over 25 awards to date. I AM ELEVEN, her first feature documentary, screened for a record 26 weeks at Melbourne’s Cinema Nova and across Australia for 8 months. I AM ELEVEN has won awards in Australia, USA, Spain, France and Brazil. I AM ELEVEN was named New York Times Critic’s Pick during its recent and ongoing US theatrical release which looks set to be one of the most successful Australian documentaries released in US cinemas ever. Genevieve founded production company ‘Proud Mother Pictures’ and the Melbourne documentary community ‘doco3000.’ Inspired by the children she met making I AM ELEVEN, Genevieve established the Darlingheart Foundation to empower and provide opportunities for women and youth from disadvantaged communities. I AM ELEVEN is about the lives and thoughts of children from all around the world. It weaves together deeply personal and at times hilarious portraits of what it means to stand on the cusp between childhood and adolescence. Genevieve chose the age 11 because she reflected on it to be her favourite age in life.
Genevieve Bailey
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Panelists Caecilia Johanna van Peski Recipient of the ‘Ambassador for Peace’ Award granted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) in 2010, Caecilia van Peski is regarded as being among the most influential women of her generation in the Netherlands. She is listed as one of the top 400 by Women’s Magazine ‘Viva’ (2009) and among the top 100 of ‘Opzij’ Magazine (2010). In the same year, she was appointed United Nations Special Representative for her country, addressing the 65th United Nations General Assembly in New York with her statement ‘Deepening Democracy’. In her capacity as senior expert for international relations and foreign affairs, Caecilia, who holds an MA, has specialised in the topics of democratisation, elections, human rights and security-related issues. She has worked with various governmental and non-governmental organizations, amongst them the United Nations, the European Commission, Council of Europe, OSCE/ODIHR, the Carter Centre, the National Democratic Institute and NORDEM. Her geographical area of operation lies mainly in the Balkans, Russian Federation, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Caecilia has worked in over thirty conflict and post conflict countries. She is currently deployed to the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine. Photo Credit: Joris Buijs
Luca Crudeli Luca Crudeli is a Private Sector Development Specialist, with over 10 years of professional experience in delivering strategic advice and managing PSD programmes to foster public private dialogue, innovation and policy reform to improve the competitiveness of developing countries. In his career, Luca has designed and managed donor-funded projects to improve Public-Private consultation, market, value chains and economic growth in countries such as Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somaliland, Zimbabwe, DRC, Uganda, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Indonesia and Nepal. Luca is known in the industry for the innovative approach he takes to supporting national systems for policy dialogue, which is borrowing principles and lessons from the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) methodology. Luca has also first-hand experience in policy advice, design and implementation, drawn from his years of working as personal economic adviser to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Luca holds a PhD in Institutional Economics from the University of Bologna (Italy) and an MSc in Economics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Luca as also published a number of articles and books on competitiveness, social capital and innovation on major international journals.
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Omri Marcus, Moderator Omri Marcus is the CEO of the start-up “The Comic Genome Project” and the founder of Comedy for a Change - an international conference on the power of comedy to drive forward social change. Heralded as ‘Israeli TV’s Wunderkind’ by Tablet Magazine and as ‘King of Comedy’ by C21 Media, Marcus was formerly a development partner at Red Arrow International, where he developed formats in multiple genres (game shows, reality, dating and factual) for the group companies. Over the last 10 years, Marcus has been involved in the development and writing of major entertainment shows on Israeli television. In 2009 Marcus received the prestigious Entertainment Master Class fellowship, given to professionals involved in designing the media of the future. Marcus also writes regularly for numerous leading American and European publications and blogs (Huffington Post, Gawker, Jewcy, etc.) about Israeli current affairs and the television industry. In his spare time, Marcus volunteers at Eye from Zion, a humanitarian organization that performs free medical surgeries in third-world countries.
Session Presenters
Ronald Saborio Ronald Saborío is a Costa Rican Ambassador, specialising in international trade and trade dispute settlement. He is the Chairman of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body, a post he has held since 2006. He has been the Ambassador and head negotiator for Costa Rica to the General Agreement of Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and to the WTO since 1992. For the past two decades Ronald has been one of the lead trade policy-makers for the Costa Rican Government. In 2010 he became the Ambassador responsible for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and representing his country to this organization. Ronald started in CISV as a Village participant in Youngstown, Ohio. After this he was a JC, leader, Camp Director, participant in Seminar Camp, Youth Meeting, International Board Meetings and Annual International Meetings. He was Junior Branch President of Costa Rica and Chair of the International Local Work Committee. He founded CISV Switzerland and was its President and Trustee.
Per Olsson Per Olsson, 34, was a former delegate and leader in various CISV programmes. Per is a great example of the impact that CISV can have on a child or youth participant along his or her life. He was NJR and International Mosaic Committee member and chair during 2002-2010. In the last 15 years he was one of the most active Juniors at the international level. He has contributed to many crucial changes in CISV programmes. In his professional life, he is a member of the Green Party of Sweden, elected to the national Parliament in September 2014. He currently works as State Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, where he is in charge of national policy and legislation in the areas of democracy, anti-discrimination, human rights, civil society, culture and media.
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Abeer Mohamed
Alex Neuman
Abeer joined CISV Egypt in 2008, through the IPP programme as one of the few to participate in 2 IPPs within the same year through IPP Philippines and IPP Farafra. Currently CISV Egypt’s National Secretary and national board member, she plays an integral role in setting the strategic vision and direction for CISV Egypt and ensures the smooth implementation of all guidlines and procedures. Abeer’s passion, commitment and dedication to the core foundation, values and principles of CISV are strong foundations that motivated her to staff locally twice.
An educational revolutionary who works with design, technology and learning, Alex is a long-time CISVer from Canada. Alex spent years volunteering locally, nationally and internationally, helping develop Junior Branch and the Mosaic programme. Currently, he’s a member of CISV’s Educational Programmes Committee. Alex lives in Sweden where he leads education programmes at a creative business school called Hyper Island.
Session Presenting: A028 Other Languages Spoken: Arabic
Session Presenting: A009 / A011 Other Languages Spoken: French / Spanish
Agathe Retterstøl
Alvin Parreno
Agathe is from Norway and has been a member of CISV since 2007. She has participated in different programmes and is now part of the board of CISV Vest-Agder as a junior member: in the Chapter she is responsible for pre- and post- camps. At the Global Conference she is representing the CISV OnBoard project team.
Alvin is a medical doctor by profession specializing in pediatrics. At present he is a member of the Educational Programmes Comittee. He has conducted several Train the Trainers-sessions. Alvin chairs the National Education and Training Committee in the Philippines. He is currently the Chapter President of CISV Bacolod, Philippines. Having planned and directed international CISV programmes and local initiatives, Alvin attributes these hands-on-experiences as sources of inspiration to collaboratively address relevant issues and needs on Profile Raising, Programme Planning & Implementation and Training Curriculum Development at the Chapter level.
Session Presenting: A-M01 Other Languages Spoken: Norwegian
Session Presenting: A010 Other Languages Spoken: Filipino
Aleksandra (Ola) Pałczak Aleksandra is law school graduate who works in marketing, but hopes to work for an NGO that focuses on human rights. She’s been involved in CISV since 2009, first in her Chapter, then in the National Board. She’s been involved in the International Junior Branch and she’s a great fan of Regional Training Forums, having attended them as participant, trainer and home staff. She’s also responsible for training staff and leaders in CISV Poland and defining roles and responsibilities of the Board members. When she’s not doing CISV stuff, Aleksandra enjoys being a tour guide in Warsaw and a cup of good coffee.
Session Presenting: A003 Other Languages Spoken: Polish
Ana Cueva As a CISVer from Ecuador, Ana’s been active in CISV for a long time and among other things, she’s been Ecuador’s National Junior Representative and a member of the Americas Junior Branch Team. Currently Ana is Ecuador’s National Representative, as well as a member of the Educational Programmes Committee and International Junior Branch Team. In the summer of 2014, Ana directed a Village in Quito. In her professional life she studies nutrition.
Session Presenting: A005 Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
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Barbara Stockton
Andrea Brockman A member of CISV since 1999, Andrea has done CISV activities as a youth participant, leader, and National Committee chair. In her time outside of CISV, Andrea works in clinical research as a database programmer and recently completed her Masters of Business Administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati, USA. Andrea joined CISV’s Training and Quality Assurance Committee in 2014 as an evaluation specialist, drawing on her professional experience in data analysis. The Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge Andrea has gained from her experiences in CISV have been the corner stone of her professional achievements, and she hopes to share this with others.
Barbara is second of five children and has lived in six states. She holds an undergraduate degree in Retail Merchandising; Masters in Library & Information Science. She has been a retail buyer for major department stores, librarian, MBA advisor, Development Assistant, Administrative Assistant for Refugee Services. A member of CISV since 1998, her two children were introduced to CISV through participation in long Interchanges. She has held positions as the Local Interchange Chair for Dallas/Ft. Worth chapter, National Interchange Chair for USA, Educational Programmes Committee member, Regional Delivery Team for the Americas member. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband, is an avid reader and yoga practitioner, fan of Italian cuisine, red wine, and dark chocolate.
Session Presenting: A019 / A025
Session Presenting: A010
Andreas Mjelva
Bebbe Hron
Andreas is CISV Norway’s National Secretary. Having held this position since 2012, he has acquired a thorough understanding of the workings of our organization. He’s the current contact person for the successful exchange programme between CISV Colombia and CISV Norway, where four volunteers are funded to work together with peace development for a year. The programme is now in it’s fourth year running. Andreas has a long time experience in leading intercultural activities in the civil society.
Session Presenting: A008 Other Languages Spoken: Norwegian
Anjo Peez-Zvetina
Currently employed as the Educational Programmes and Administration Manager at the International Office, Bebbe was introduced to CISV at the age of eleven. He grew up in the Båstad-Bjäre Chapter (Sweden) where he was a child participant, Junior Branch member, leader and staff in about 35 programmes! Eventually, Bebbe got active on the national and international levels before joining the International Office eight years ago. Aside from CISV, he has worked as a teacher for youth and adults, as well as a gardener/caretaker and café employee.
Session Presenting: A027
Bjorn Andersen Samming
Having become increasingly involved in Junior Branch since 2009, Anjo is now doing multiple tasks for his Chapter and his NA where he loves to work on CISV’s educational content. In 2013, Anjo was elected International Junior Representative for the 2013-2015 term. Apart from CISV, he studies Political Science and Public Law in Frankfurt, Germany. If you want to start a conversation with Anjo, be sure to mention either baseball or flags.
Bjørn has been an active volunteer within CISV through the past 15 years, with a strong focus on youth involvment and training. Currently Bjørn serves as a Trustee on the Governing Board where he acts as the liaison to the International JB team and chairs the JB Review Team. Outside of CISV Bjørn is setting up a learning lab at a university College, creating space for interaction between theory and reality.
Session Presenting: A-GB1 / IJBC Other Languages Spoken: French / German / Swahili
Session Presenting: A-GB1 / A-GB4 Other Languages Spoken: Danish
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Brett Vottero
Daniel Edelshaim
Brett has been involved with CISV since attending the 1972 Village hosted by CISV Netherlands. As a youth, he also participated in the Seminar and Christmas (Youth) Meeting programmes and served as President of his Junior Branch. In more than forty years of involvement, Brett has volunteered in numerous capacities at all levels of CISV. Currently he is the President of the CISV International Insurance Company, a member of the board of directors of the Greater Springfield Chapter and an Honorary Counselor of CISV USA. Professionally, Brett is a trial and appellate attorney practicing law in Massachusetts.
Since joining CISV in 2005, Daniel has been working with CISVers on raising the organization’s profile, strengthening the CISV brand and growing CISV’s fundraising capacities. Originally from CISV Tel Aviv, Israel, Daniel was a programme leader and Camp Director before joining the Chapter Board. Currently in Calgary, Canada, Daniel co-chairs the local Chapter, is a member of CISV Canada’s national board and a member of CISV International’s Governing Board since 2014. Daniel holds a law degree and works as a Project Manager with Hitachi ID Systems in Calgary, Canada.
Session Presenting: A001 / A014 / A-GB3 Other Languages Spoken: Hebrew
Session Presenting: A-GB3
Chrissy Fischer Chrissy is the Co-Head National Leadership Trainer for CISV USA. After receiving her TTT-Certification in 2010, she began training CISV USA’s programme leadership and helped to develop a virtual training module for Seminar Camp participants. Chrissy serves on the Training and Quality Assurance Committee and the JB Review Team. Chrissy is a freelance editor and web content writer, specialising in the legal industry. She manages several blogs and websites for local organizations. Dedicated to her local community, Chrissy also volunteers for several civil society organizations.
Session Presenting: A018 / A020 / A030 / A031 / A-GB1
Cynthia Cañas Cynthia is shy and reluctant to talk about herself! From Costa Rica, she is very involved in many regional and international roles within CISV, including the Americas Chapter Development Regional Delivery Team, Conferences & Events Committee and Global Conference Working Group, to name a few...
Session Presenting: A014 Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
David Kruse Pickler In David’s professional life he was Botanist and Botanical Garden Curator at the San Francisco Botanical Garden from 2007-2015. His experience with CISV International includes: Governing Board Member; Trustee (CISV USA); Transition Team Selection Committee; Election Procedure Task Force; International Mosaic Committee; International IPP Committee. Nationally, for CISV USA he has been part of the Executive Committee; Trustee; National Mosaic Chair; IPP Committee; National Leadership Trainer; JB Advisor (San Francisco Chapter).
Session Presenting: A-GB4
Denise Farrar Denise has around 30 years’ experience in communications and fundraising and is former CEO of a UK not-for-profit. She is currently the Communications and Fundraising Manager for CISV International, one of a small senior management team based at the International Office, where she has worked for the past 7 years. Denise has recently been focusing on researching how CISV International might best establish its own Alumni Association and the benefits this will bring to the organization and its National Associations and Chapters. She also has 3 grown-up children and 5 grandchildren to keep her occupied outside of CISV.
Session Presenting: A013 / A032 / A-GB2 / A-GB3 / A-GB4
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Eetu Anttonen
Erin Way
Eetu has been active in CISV for over 20 years, both as a participant in numerous camps as well as holding several different positions in his NA, CISV Finland. Over the last decade he’s devoted himself to running trainings for CISVers. In particular, he’s trained several hundred Seminar Camp staff members. Eetu holds a Masters degree in Accounting and has worked at PWC as an authorized Public Accountant.
Participating in a Village when she was eleven, sparked something that has led Erin to be involved in with CISV ever since. She developed a passion for education and learning and went on to become a teacher. In her work, she focuses on sustainability and social justice through innovative teaching practice. Within CISV, Erin has a soft spot for the Village programme and was formerly the chair of the International Village Committee. Currently, she’s a member of the Educational Programmes Committee. A lesser known fact is that Erin has a profound love for baby monkeys.
Session Presenting: A012
Session Presenting: A005 / A011 Other Languages Spoken: French / Spanish
Other Languages Spoken: Finnish / German / Norwegian / Swedish
Einav Dinur
Federico (Ico) Bertolani
When writing Confronting Conflicts - a CISV resources giving tools for handling conflicts constructively, Einav drew on her 20 years long CISV experience. She has been active both locally and internationally and has extensive Chapter, programme and training experience. She has lived and been active in CISV across three different countries. Outside of CISV, Einav holds a Masters in Business Administration from University of Chicago, and a Law Degree from Tel Aviv University, and has worked at BCG as a strategy and business consultant.
Session Presenting: A004 Other Languages Spoken: Hebrew
Emanuele Fiocco Active in CISV Padova from 1999 to 2006, ‘Fiocco’ rejoined the organization in August 2014 when he started a one-year European Voluntary Service project at the Secretariat of CISV Norway. Apart from collaborating with the CISV Norway Seminar Camp Committee and Education Committee, he is comanaging the CISV OnBoard Mosaic project. He just staffed a Seminar Camp in Oppland, Norway. In the past he has worked in marketing and business development in Italy and Sweden. He holds a BSc in International Economics at the University of Padova and a MSc in Marketing and Communication at Ca’Foscari University of Venice. His next adventure will be a Master in Strategic Human Resource Management at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, starting a few weeks after the Global Conference.
Session Presenting: A-M02 Other Languages Spoken: Italian
Federico, or Ico, has held numerous positions in CISV. He was a member of the Transition Team, which paved the way for the new international organizational structure we have today. He’s also chaired the Mosaic committee, been an NJR for Italy and served on the Italian national board and is currently a member of the Chapter Development Committee.
Session Presenting: A002 / A015 / A017 Other Languages Spoken: Italian / Spanish
Flora Simon Gurgel Currently one of the Brazilian National Junior Representatives, Flora had her first contact with CISV in 2008. It was Junior Branch that gave her the opportunity to get more involved with the organization and understand better its potential. She studies Architecture and Urbanism at University where she is involved with some other projects also.
Session Presenting: IJBC Other Languages Spoken: Portuguese
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Gabrielle Mandell
Florentine Versteeg-Vedana
From Toronto, Canada, Gabrielle is a lawyer by training, with an academic background in history and languages. M ost of her career has been spent in the not-for-profit sector and has included public legal education, school peer mediation, social justice and interfaith initiatives. In 2000 she took up the exciting post of Secretary General of CISV International. Since then, she has been involved in most aspects of organizational leadership, strategic planning, policy, programme oversight and management of operations. Over the last few years, Gabrielle’s focus has been on developing and implementing key organizational changes while working with the Board and Senior Management Team to plan an engaging agenda for future strategic growth.
Ever since Flo was ten years old, she has been involved in CISV, joining programmes as a participant and staff and delivering trainings all around the world. Shortly after the Global Conference she will end her two-year-term on the Governing Board. In real life Flo, who is originally from the Netherlands, lives with her daughter and husband on an island in the south of Brazil, where she is currently in the process of opening her own hostel, which will focus on a new more connected way of traveling. Flo has started up many different social innovation projects in Brazil. She is also a trainer and facilitator of non-formal educational and creative processes.
Session Presenting: A-GB2 / A-GB4 Other Languages Spoken: Dutch / Portuguese
Francisco Pavão Martins
Session Presenting: A-GB2 / A-GB4 Other Languages Spoken: French / Spanish
Gaspard Simon
Francisco has been deeply involved with CISV for the last 9 years, focussing on training and organizational growth. He started with JB and served as NJR for CISV Portugal and also as EJB Team member. In addition, he was a member of the National Leadership Training Committee. Currently he has a seat on the CISV Portugal National Board as Vice President.
After participating in several camps including a Village in Norway, Gaspard started being involved in Junior Branch on France’s Junior Branch finance task force. Since then, he has been very involved in Junior Branch; nationally as National Junior Representative for CISV France and internationally as member of the European Junior Branch Team. After engineering and entrepreneurship studies in France and the UK, he is now working as a consultant in the beautiful city of Paris. However he will often escape the city to go cycling, running or skiing in the mountains and would be happy to talk with you on these topics and sports in general.
Session Presenting: A022-1 Other Languages Spoken: Portuguese / Spanish
Session Presenting: IJBC Other Languages Spoken: French
Frank Nefos
Grace Vottero
Frank is a member of the Educational Programmes Committee for CISV International. He also serves on the Regional Delivery Team for the Americas. In addition to his work for CISV International, he is an active part of his local Chapter, Brandywine Valley, CISV USA where he serves as the head of their Chapter Selection Committee. Professionally, Frank works as a Social Studies teacher in a large, suburban school district outside of Philadelphia where he teaches classes on World Geography and Culture. In addition Frank teaches as an adjunct professor in the College of Education at Penn State University where he gives courses on Social Studies Education and Geography.
Starting with her local Junior Branch, Grace has been involved in CISV for most of her life. She has been the National Junior Representative for her country and is a member of the Americas Junior Branch Team. Currently she is a member of the Chapter Development Committee and the International Junior Branch Team. Grace lives in Washington, D.C. where she recently graduated from The George Washington University with a B.A. in International Affairs and Latin America. Currently she works in international development as a project assistant for a large architecture and engineering company. In this role, Grace works to coordinate the logistics and content of trainings run for the US Agency on International Development.
Session Presenting: A009 Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Session Presenting: A003 Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
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Graeme Munro
Hana Strickland Starting as a participant in programmes, Hana has now been active in CISV for 14 years. Over the past several years, Hana has been heavily involved in the Junior Branch - starting at the local and national levels before taking on positions internationally. Currently, she is one of the International Junior Representatives. Professionally, Hana recently graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies, and currently works as a Merchandiser for the corporate office of Abercrombie & Fitch.
Graeme has more that 25 years experience in CISV at the Chapter and National Association level and also has more than 20 years CISV experience at the international level. He has held financial management roles at the Chapter, National and International level. He is currently National Treasurer for CISV Australia and a member of the International Resources & Infrastructure Committee. He is also a past member of the International Finance Committee. Professionally he has worked in the Banking and Finance sector for many years and has extensive financial management and budget experience. Most of this professional experience was gained in managing strategic IT projects for large corporations and government departments.
Session Presenting: A-GB1 / IJBC Other Languages Spoken: Japanese
Session Presenting: A016
Guillermo Masís
Hannes Podzun
Guillermo joined CISV in Costa Rica as a Village delegate in 1976 and has been involved in some way ever since; as a Junior Counselor, in Junior Branch and local work, in Seminar Camps (delegate twice and staff later on) and trainings. He moved to Spain in 1993 to continue his studies, where he became National Risk Manager for Spain and now Alternate Regional Coordinator for Risk Management for EMEA. He majored in business management, and has an MBA and an MSc. in renewable energies. Currently, he owns and operates an electric bicycle shop in Barcelona. Guillermo identifies his main achievement as being a CISV father; his oldest son attending a Village in Sweden in 2014 and he hopes that in 5 years his youngest will follow suit.
Session Presenting: A020 Other Languages Spoken: Catalan / Spanish
Håkon Vislie Håkon started out his CISV career in 2009 when he was a participant at a Village in Mexico. He has also been participant at a Step Up and a JC at a Village. Right now he is part of the CISV OnBoard team creating a CISV board game. In August he will be part of the Junior Committee of CISV Norway.
Session Presenting: A-M02 Other Languages Spoken: Dutch / Norwegian
Having grown up in the city of Kiel, Germany, cold winds and the smell of salt makes Hannes feel home. By the time the Global Conference starts, Hannes will have finished his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Sociology and will be interning in a Consulting firm. He started his CISV career in his local Junior Branch providing trainings and networking meetings for others. He is currently the treasurer of the Chapter in Kiel. Hannes also delivers training to future leaders for CISV Germany and is working on the Junior Branch Review Team.
Session Presenting: A-GB1 / IJBC Other Languages Spoken: German
Heath Puddefoot Starting as a child delegate in 1999, Heath has since taken part in 7 Villages, 4 Seminars, 1 Step Up and 1 Interchange. He has been the President and Programme Coordinator for the Victoria Chapter in Australia for 3 years and he has recently taken on the challenge of Regional Coordinator. Previously, Heath held the position of National Junior Representative for Australia. Professionally he’s a teacher in a primary school. He runs a variety of classes for different age groups and has learnt to be very flexible with the activities. Heath often integrates many ideas and activities from CISV into his teaching.
Session Presenting: A024c
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Helen Scott Helen has been involved with CISV on all levels for many years. Currently she is a member of the Educational Programmes Committee, which links nicely to her job as a Chemistry teacher at a secondary school in central London. She is also involved with facilitation Project GB, a national Youth Meeting in the UK, and is particularly interested in widening participation within CISV, as well as developing online education tools.
Session Presenting: A027 Other Languages Spoken: German
Jeff Dubney
Jennifer Watson Jennifer has been involved in CISV since being a Village participant and still has regular contact with her Interchange partner. She has undertaken various leader and staff roles and has been a member of CISV GB National Council for many years, now as the NA Secretary. Since being the National Representative for CISV GB to International Meetings, she has been a member or Chair of several committees and she is currently a member of the Training and Quality Assurance Committee with special interest in research, evaluation and education. In her professional life Jennifer taught in primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne then worked with dyslexic pupils.
Session Presenting: A007
Joanna Lewandowska
Jeff likes to think about himself as a CISV dad. He’s the founder and past coordinator of CISV Canada’s Coast to Coast (C2C) Peace Bus. While volunteering with CISV Jeff has been a Local Interchange Coordinator. Prior to retiring Jeff was a Real Estate Professional, consultant and Recreation Specialist.
Session Presenting: A001 Other Languages Spoken: French
Jen Devolder New to CISV, Jen joined the organization in the summer of 2014 as the Human Relations Advisor on the Resources and Infrastructure Committee. As a Human Resources professional in Canada, Jen has conducted over 3000 interviews for all levels of positions; voluntarily and corporate. She believes that promoting the company or organization and getting commitment from the candidate is the key to attracting people.
Session Presenting: A018 / A029
Joanna is a recent law graduate, with her specialization in human rights law. She also studied English and European Union Law. For several years now she has been committed to voluntary work in both legal and non-governmental sector. During her exchange semester at the University of Bergen she fell in love with Norway. Joanna’s adventure with CISV started in August 2014 when she joined CISV Norway’s office in Oslo as an EVS Volunteer. Since then she took part in various activities on a local and national level. Joanna is a Mosaic freak, co-coordinating both of the Mosaic Projects presented at the Global Conference – ‘CISV On Board’ and ‘Conflict and Resolution’. Her role at the Global Conference is not only the one of a presenter, but also of a home staff.
Session Presenting: A-M01 / A-M02 Other Languages Spoken: Polish
John Gayoso A CISV volunteer for 20 years non-stop, John has among other things served as a the President of his Chapter and the President of CISV Philippines. He is currently the promoter of CISV Mongolia. In 2013-2014, John served a one-year term as a member of the Governing Board of CISV International. He is a businessman/entrepreneur who does his local community service through his work and two foundations: Kalipay Negrense Foundation, which rescues and rehabilitates children who are victims of abuse (John founded the organization and serves as Chair) and Simag Foundation, which runs programmes that seek to alleviate the plight of marginal farmers and labourers (John serves as treasurer).
Session Presenting: A-GB3
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Juan Carlos Lozano Herrera
Laura Lugli
“Juanca” is currently serving as a Governing Board Trustee. He joined CISV as a Village delegate in 1982, and since then has participated in various programmes and leadership positions at all levels in the organisation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government and International Relations, Certificate in Regional Development Management and MSc. Development Studies. Apart from being an Associate Researcher and Lecturer at Externado University in Bogota, he is the Founder/CEO of Azaí Consulting, a firm that works with public, private and non-profit organizations to increase their impact. He has participated in consulting projects for institutions that change people’s lives through economic, social and sustainable development projects; such as the European Union, Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Scania or the Colombian Red Cross.
Laura has been a CISV member since she was 12 years old when she did an Interchange. Since then she’s participated in and staffed multiple programmes. Laura’s been the National Junior Representative, National Secretary and Vice President of CISV Italy. She’s now a board member and the Regional Coordinator of Chapter Development. In her professional life, Laura is a fundraiser for a non-profit organization in Modena. She’s also a fundraising consultant for non-profit organizations.
Session Presenting: A002 / A015 / A017 / A024b Other Languages Spoken: Italian / Spanish / French
Session Presenting: A-GB2 / A-GB4 Other Languages Spoken: Spanish / Italian / Portuguese
Juan M Oviedo
Leah Donelan
Juan, or Juanma, has been in the organization since 1995 participating in all seven programmes. He is the current President of CISV Colombia. He is currently also the coordinator of the CISV Colombia/Norway Exchange Programme funded by the Norwegian Government. Juanma is a lawyer with experience in International Cooperation, Development Studies and Colombian conflict. He is currently working as a consultant on Articulation of Actors and NGO´s development.
Session Presenting: A008 Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Kaisa Heininen
Leah is a member of the CISV International Governing Board and the current chair of the Training and Quality Assurance Committee. Leah lives and works in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, where she has been involved in CISV since she was 11. In her professional life, Leah is the Vice President of the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida, an NGO responsible for helping local nonprofits become more effective and efficient. Leah is a trainer in the areas of nonprofit governance, advocacy, collaboration, leadership, and planning. In her CISV life, Leah has been a Chapter President, NA Vice President and Trustee, programme staff and Camp Director, Junior Branch advisor,Transition Team member, and lifelong fan of the mission to educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world.
Session Presenting: A-GB2 / A-GB4
Lotta Sjöblom
Since the age of eleven, Kaisa has participated in various CISV programmes as a participant, JC, leader and staff member. Kaisa was a National Junior Representative and served on the National Board for another ten, four as the President of CISV Finland. On the International level Kaisa worked with Seminar Camp before taking on the role of Educational Programme Regional Coordinator for her region. In her professional life Kaisa has a Master’s in Theology and works as a pastor for the Lutheran Church.
Since she applied for Village, Lotta has had numerous roles both on a local and national level as board and committee member, and done almost all programmes both as a participant and as JC/leader or staff. Still missing IPP, she hopes she will be be able to add that to her resume soon. At the moment Lotta is the National Representative for CISV Finland and also serving on the National Board. In addition, she is the Alternate Regional Coordinator for Chapter Development in EMEA. In her professional life Lotta works as a planner and educator for adult students studying health and social sciences.
Session Presenting: A024b Other Languages Spoken: Finnish / Swedish
Session Presenting: A024b Other Languages Spoken: Finnish / Spanish / Swedish
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Luis Akle
Maggs Cabato
An Economist from the University of Chicago, Luis has, in his professional career, been a University professor, worked for the Mexican Government for over 20 years, and he is currently working as a consultant. He and his wife have two sons who are also CISVers. Luis has been in CISV since 1994, working in several committees and as NA President for CISV Mexico for almost 11 years. Luis was a member of the Transition Team and was subsequently elected to the Govening Board for a one year term. He was reelected last year.
As part of the Transition Team, Maggs was drawn to the Regional Risk Manager position so that she could help see the transition through. Maggs has also experienced CISV as a Village leader, CISV parent, Seminar Camp staff and director and Youth Meeting director. She serves on her Chapter and National Boards. Also a lawyer, Maggs lends both her CISV experience and professional expertise to the Risk Management community. Maggs is the Regional Risk Manager for the Asia Pacific Region. She is from CISV Philippines where she has served as National Risk Manager, National President, and Board Member.
Session Presenting: A-GB2 / A-GB4 Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Lynn Faris
Session Presenting: A020 Other Languages Spoken: Filipino
Malte Kraus
A member of the Chapter Development Committee and Chapter Capacity Building Officer for CISV Canada, Lynn has over 30 years background in non-profit boards in a variety of sectors and a passion for networking and building connections that has lead her down many different paths. Being from Canada, she looks for every opportunity to wear sandals...regardless of the weather as can be attested to by many CISVers! In her professional life she has worked in a variety of roles in the Hospitality and Foodservice Industry in the UK, Caribbean and Canada and is the proud mother of three teenagers, one of whom has participated in every CISV programme she has been eligible for so far!
Session Presenting: A029
Mae Cooper Mae is a Learning and Development Specialist at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. In this role, she manages training programmes, team building, and professional development opportunities for the division of Development and Alumni Relations. She holds a Masters of Education in Community Development from Vanderbilt University and has a passion for bringing collaborative, interactive, and strategic interventions to help nonprofits address organizational challenges. Her love of experiential learning grew from many experiences within CISV, which started in a Village 20 years ago here in Norway. In addition to being a participant, leader, and staff in 7 CISV programmes, Mae currently serves as the Regional Coordinator for Educational Programmes in the Americas.
Session Presenting: A006 / A019 / A024a / A025
Malte is 23 years old and lives in Hamburg, Germany, where he studies International Management (Bachelor) and has worked part-time in an insurance company for the past four years. His interests are economics and sports, especially sailing and football. This year is his 10th anniversary with CISV. During this time he has taken part in many diffferent programmes as a participant, leader and staff. Malte also organized and participated in many national and international Junior Branch events like national trainings and EJBM.
Session Presenting: IJBC Other Languages Spoken: German
Margie Parikh Margie is passionate about governance and the direct impact principled, intentional leadership can have on an organization’s success. Margie is the Chair of Canada’s premier outdoor equipment retailer MEC, and serves on the board of the Charity Organization “Parachute”. She has served on numerous other national and community boards and served on or chaired finance, audit, HR/compensation, nominations, governance, and quality assurance committees. She has MBA from Columbia University in New York. She consults on strategic planning and independent financial planning and has held various international marketing roles in the US and Japan. Margie travels extensively and loves to dive, backpack, sing, and kayak.
Session Presenting: A021
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Nancy Golio
Mathilde Sulland After starting off participating in a Village, Mathilde has stayed in CISV at different levels. Attending local, national and international camps of different sorts. She has been active both local and nationally and is now sitting as the chair of the national Mosaic Committee. Mathilde lives in Oslo and studies sign language.
Nancy has been the local JB Advisor for the Pittsburgh (USA) Chapter for several years, and believes that the JB is the most important part of CISV. She has also taken on the role of National JB Advisor for CISV USA, and has held that position for almost four years. Nancy has led several Step Up delegations through CISV Pittsburgh, and directed a Step Up in Pittsburgh.
Session Presenting: A-M01 Other Languages Spoken: Norwegian / NSL
Session Presenting: IJBC
Quinn Porter
Max Crudeli A wine educator by trade, Max works in the wine business. He has been active in CISV since 2000. He is the former Chair of the International Step Up Committee and Trustee for CISV Italy. He is currently serving as the Chair of the Governing Board.
Session Presenting: A-GB4 Other Languages Spoken: Italian / Spanish / Portuguese
May Linn Olkebog
Quinn is currently studying International Affairs and Legislative Government at Dominican University in Chicago, Illinois USA. Quinn works at the Dominican University Office of Undergraduate Admission as well as Dominican University Residence Life. In CISV, Quinn has been active at the local, national, and international level in programmes and leadership. He has also held various Junior Branch leadership positions at a local and national level. At the local level, Quinn is a Board Member of the CISV Michigan City Chapter. At the International level, Quinn is Junior Branch Representative on the Resources and Infrastructure Committee as well as the International Junior Branch Team.
Session Presenting: A030 / A031 / A-GB1 Other Languages Spoken: French
Rachel Kuck
May Linn was new to CISV in 2014 when she joined the Youth Exchange project between CISV Norway and CISV Colombia. With this project she has worked on the topic of Conflict and Resolution and helped to create the book “Leaving on a Jet Plane – A journey through Conflict and Resolution”. May Linn holds a Masters in International Conflict studies from Kingston University, England and a degree in International Development studies from Oslo University College.
In the capacity of being a doctoral student, Rachel is researching Teaching and Teacher Education at the University of Michigan. She has seven years of experience leading professional development sessions for various groups of adults, including teachers, teacher educators, school leaders, and college students. Areas of expertise centre on curriculum design and implementation, diversity and building classroom community and use of academic data.
Session Presenting: A-M01 Other Languages Spoken: Norwegian
Session Presenting: A012 Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
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Ramy J. Tadros
Rupert Friedrichsen
CISV Egypt’s National Representative, Risk Management Taskforce member, trainer and previous member of the National Leadership Training Committee. Ramy joined CISV in 2010 as IPP participant in Farafra. As NJR 2011–2013, with a strong passion for volunteer work, a belief in the integral role of CISV in the community and personal development, he successfully managed to revive and re-structure JB Egypt during a critical time post revolution. He quickly became an integral part of CISV Egypt’s governance and development on the NA board. With long term strategic vision he initiated an Organizational Review taskforce to review the local structure of the organization and with which he continues to work closely on the implementation of the recommendations.
Over the last four years, Rupert has helped to develop CISV’s training system, methods and materials and has delivered several CISV trainings. Rupert is the Training and Quality Assurance Manager at the CISV International Office and a member of the Training and Quality Assurance Committee of CISV International. Outside of CISV, Rupert looks after his two daughters, co-ordinates a food cooperative and goes cycling whenever he can.
Session Presenting: A023 Other Languages Spoken: German / French / Portuguese /
Session Presenting: A028 Other Languages Spoken: Arabic / French
Roman Parzei
Vietnamese
Sarah Laughton
Roman has 20 years experience in CISV at the Chapter, National and International levels. He has served as Chapter Treasurer (CISV Toronto) for 7 years; has been the National Finance Chair (3 years) and National Treasurer (7 years) for CISV Canada; and was a member of the International Finance Committee for 6 years including 4 years as IFC Alternate Chair. Roman is currently a member of the International Resources & Infrastructure Committee. Professionally, Roman has worked in the Municipal Government Finance sector for over 40 years and has extensive financial management, investment and budget experience.
Session Presenting: A026 Other Languages Spoken: Ukrainian
Ronald Cordoba Mendoza
A life-long CISVer from CISV Canada, Sarah has participated and led many programmes and activities. She has been responsible for training in CISV at local, national and international levels and is currently a member of the Training and Quality Assurance Committee. Sarah’s professional background is in education and she’s a teacher and vice principal at an elementary school.
Session Presenting: A023
Soliman El Ashkar
Ronald has been to 23 different CISV programmes, leading, staffing or directing Step Ups, Villages and Youth Meetings since 1997. He used to be the National Trustee for CISV Costa Rica and served on the National Board. He’s also held the position of National Leadership Training Coordinator. Ronald has a Masters of Education with a Major in Social Studies.
Soliman, or Soli, has training experience in JB having facilitated regional and international workshops. He’s held multiple positions in CISV Egypt and is currently serving on the Governing Board of CISV International. At the moment, Soli is in Spain pursuing a Masters degree in Management.
Session Presenting: A022 Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Session Presenting: A-GB4 Other Languages Spoken: Arabic / German
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Steve Fischer
Tamara Thorpe
Known at work as the “WordPress Guru”, Steve, a senior web developer, spends most of his time building websites for clients and fixing broken websites. Steve works with Search Engine Optimization (“SEO”) to increase the Google ranks of its clients. Steve regulary teams up with his wife Chrissy to advise friends and family with matter revolving around SEO. Steve donates his services to several local non-profit organizations. Steve lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA with his wife and their two young children, Quinn and Oliver. He enjoys woodworking and running.
Tamara joined CISV as adult and has applied her passion for research, leadership, and training to her work locally, national, and internationally. Tamara is the Americas Training and Quality Assurance Regional Coordinator. Tamara completed her graduate research with CISV, evaluating the impact of intercultural learning on participants, and published “Youth Learning from the World, Leading in their Communities”. Tamara has spoken on behalf of CISV at several international conferences, sharing CISV’s educational content, evaluation processes, and best practices. Tamara specializes in making the complex simple with her articulate and no-nonsense style.
Session Presenting: A030 / A031 Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Steve Lavelle
Session Presenting: A007 / A032
Tobia Ferraro
Steve has been CISV’s International Risk Manager since February 2014. His previous career was with the UK police force, where he rose to the rank of Inspector. His experience includes over six years as a Home Office trained counter terrorist Police Search advisor and ten years as a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response manager. Steve worked closely with volunteer organizations such as Search and Rescue teams and the Voluntary Life Brigade during search operations for missing persons. Steve is married with two grown-up children and a grandson.
Session Presenting: A020
Steve Urchison
Currently the Chapter Development Regional Coordinator of CISV Americas, Tobia has been in CISV for 16 years, participating in programmes, JB, local and national Boards. He’s been the international Trustee from CISV Brazil and is an enthusiast for Villages and IPPs. Tobia holds an MBA in Industrial Engineering and works as Consultant for large companies in Sustainability, Community Development and Volunteering Projects.
Session Presenting: A006 / A024a Other Languages Spoken: Portuguese / Spanish
Tom Adarme
A member of CISV Canada since 1979, Steve has been on the National Board of CISV Canada for the last 11 years, currently serving as the National Representative. Steve has also done one term as Chapter President for CISV Victoria. He was a youth delegate, doing several programmes, and was a leader to a Village. Steve has been a National Executive representative to the Peace Bus for 4 of the 5 years it has been run.
A prominent figure in CISV Philippines, Tom is now the Regional Coordinator of Chapter development in Asia Pacific as well as the promoter for CISV China. He is the vice President and Secretary of the “Peace & Cross Cultural & Education Foundation”, which for years has been funding CISV activities in Asia Pacific.
Session Presenting: A001 Other Languages Spoken: French
Session Presenting: A024c Other Languages Spoken: Filipino / Mandarin
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Yuriko (Yuriboh) Noda Yuriko, known as Yuriboh, is a professional interpreter and facilitator for the Japanese Government’s international exchange programmes and technical trainings for overseas participants. She started as a Step Up leader, and has done 1 Step Up and 2 Villages as a leader, 2 Villages as a Camp Director, 1 Mosaic and 1 IPP as a staff. She was Trustee of CISV Japan from 2010 to 2013 and Vice National Representative from 2014 to present. Yuriboh has also been Alternate Regional Coordinator of Chapter Development in Asia Pacific since the new structure started in 2013. She started a new team for further hosting support and staff training in Japan in 2013. Her focus in CISV now is to provide support for the people to be able to host high quality programmes so that the kids and other people involved can experience the great value of CISV.
Session Presenting: A024c Other Languages Spoken: Japanese
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