Donna Hicks

Dr. Donna Hicks "is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University where she chairs the Herbert C. Kelman Seminar on International Conflict. Her work is devoted to advancing the understanding of international and interethnic conflicts, and developing interactive processes that can be effective in managing or resolving such conflicts. In addition to her work in the Middle East, Dr. Hicks founded and co-directed a ten-year project in Sri Lanka, which brought the Tamil, Sinhalese and Muslim communities together for dialogue. She has been actively involved with the conflict in Colombia. For several years, she was involved in a project designed to improve relations between the US and Cuba. Dr. Hicks is currently writing a book entitled, "A Matter of Dignity: Building Personal and Political Relationships.""

In 2007 she spoke at an event that was Co-sponsored by PON Student Interest Group on Religion, Conflict and Peace, the Center for the Study of World Religions, and HDS Life Together.


 * Founding Board Member, Alliance for International Conflict Resolution and Prevention
 * Former Deputy Director, Program on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution