Daryn Cambridge

Daryn Cambridge "is an advisor for educational initiatives at the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, an adjunct professor at American University where he teaches Education for Peace and Conflict Resolution and Education for International Development, and an independent education and training consultant.

"Daryn has worked for several social justice and education organizations, facilitating trainings and workshops for learners of all ages and from all across the world. For three years he served as Assistant Director of the Democracy Matters Institute and then Director for Youth Programs at Common Cause, designing and facilitating trainings for youth and young adults on how to do grassroots organizing around pro-democracy issues.  He has also been a Program Supervisor and Instructor with the Close Up Foundation – the nation’s largest civics education and engagement non-profit – where he taught civic engagement workshops for young people from all across the United States, the Middle East, North Africa, and Eurasia.  He was a teacher for Putney Student Travel’s Excel Program at Amherst College, an urban crew leader with the Student Conservation Association, and a consultant for Project Agape, the internet company that designed the Causes application on Facebook.

"Daryn has a B.A. from Middlebury College, and a M.A. in International Training and Education from American University, and a professional certificate in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, also from American University."

"Before joining Democracy Matters [in 2007] Daryn spent three years as a instructor and supervisor with the Close Up Foundation, the nation’s largest civics education and engagement organization, where he taught workshops to high school students from all fifty states and several countries around the world."


 * Contributor, The Mantle