ASSOCIATE SUSAN BRONSON, Ph.D.:

Susan Bronson, Ph.D, expert in international social science and humanities research, higher education and arts and cultural philanthropy.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY INCLUDES:

The Berkshire Museum
Director of Planning and Development

Berkshire Opera Company
Director of Development

Five Colleges, Incorporated
Coordinator for Program Planning and Development

International Institute of Education
Group Leader

Social Science Research Council
Program Director, Program on Eastern Europe and Eurasia
Acting Program Officer, Program on African Studies

University of Michigan
Teaching Fellow

Russian Travel Bureau
Tour Manager

William J. Gould Associates
Counselor and Manager

CONSULTING WORK INCLUDES:

Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Senior Development Counsel
• Oversaw all foundation, government and corporate funding efforts
• Reorganized membership department and oversaw membership office

Berkshire Theatre Festival
• Conducted grant research
• Wrote selected grants

Kennan Institute
• Conducted assessment of the social sciences and humanities in the former Soviet Union for the Carnegie Corporation and John D. and

Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
• Drafted report on current status of social sciences and humanities with recommendations for action

Carnegie Corporation of New York
• Prepared written review of the International Research and Exchanges Board

Five Colleges, Inc.
• Prepared proposal to the Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education
• Reported to the MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation and Culpeper Foundation

Social Science Research Council
• Prepared successful $1 million proposal to the United States Department of State (Title VIII)
• Managed ongoing research and fellowship program

VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INCLUDES:

Board Member, William J. Gould Associates
• Chair, Development Committee and Member, Capital Campaign Committee

Board Member, International Research and Exchanges Board

Fellowship Screening, Social Science Research Council
• International Dissertation Research Fellowship

Fellowship Selection, International Research and Exchanges Board
• Short-Term Research Fellowships
• Regional Scholars and Contemporary Issues Program

EDUCATION
Ph.D., History, University of Michigan
Dissertation: "Enlightening the Urban Poor: Adult Education in Late Imperial Russia."
M.A., Russian and East European Studies, University of Michigan
B.A., Political Science, Emory University

FELLOWSHIPS
Spencer Foundation, Dissertation Fellowship
American Council for Teachers of Russian, Research Scholar
International Institute of Education, Research Exchange to the Soviet Union
Andrew W. Mellon Pre-Doctoral Fellowships, University of Michigan
Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowships, University of Michigan

ASSOCIATE DOMINIC STUCKER, MAT MAESP:

PROFILE

Responsible, insightful, and resourceful professional dedicated to the environment, sustainable livelihoods, gender equality, and social justice Experienced program manager, educator, trainer, and technical writer and editor Creative leadership, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills Facile understanding of group dynamics and ability to work well as a collaborative team member Self-motivated and organized; able to work well independently and meet deadlines Adept in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet usage Fluent in English, German, French, and Uzbek, and proficient in Spanish and Kyrgyz Proven ability to thrive within diverse cultures

EDUCATION

United Nations-mandated University for Peace (UPEACE)	San José
Master of Arts in Environmental Security and Peace, Candidate	Costa Rica
Explored relationships between environmental degradation, poverty, insecurity, and conflict, as well as management approaches such as sustainable development; good governance and public policy; gender mainstreaming; and participatory community empowerment Trained in International Refugee Law (UNHCR) and Fundraising for Development Projects

Brown University	Rhode Island
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary School English	USA
Engaged in student-centered, project-oriented, interdisciplinary teaching and learning; bilingual education; and education reform

Stanford University	California
Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature	USA
Studied English, French, and German literature and philosophy, including semester abroad at Université de la Sorbonne, Paris, France and year abroad in Grosswallstadt, Germany

RELATED EXPERIENCE

2005 -	CooperRiis, Healing Farm Community	North Carolina
2004	Education Program Manager	USA
	Established Education Program to serve needs of 36 adult residents suffering from chronic and persistent mental illnesses and emotional disorders Developed and facilitated 4-day Fulfillment Orientation for groups of 5-10 new residents Developed and taught Computer Literacy and Résumé Writing, and advised independent study Coached and advocated for residents applying for post-secondary study, internships, and work RRepresented CooperRiis at 3-day National Alliance for the Mentally Ill conference (NAMI)
	Community Service Program Manager
	Established Community Service Program to promote resident volunteerism in local organizations Created and chaired Community Service Committee and Outdoor Adventure Committee Developed format for and facilitated weekly Community Meetings involving 30-50 participants Completed enhanced recovery model, borderline personality disorder, suicidiality, diabetes, appreciative inquiry, and creativity principles trainings

2003	EveryChild, International Children's Rights NGO	Bishkek and Osh
	Intern - Projects Management Consultant	Kyrgyzstan
	Wrote and implemented UNICEF-funded Youth That Care Project with $5500 budget Created monitoring and evaluation framework for orphan Reintegration Project Compiled and edited public relations booklet for 3-year pilot phase of Family Support Project

2003	American Councils for International Education (ACCELS)	Dushanbe and Khujand
	Consultant and Trainer	Tajikistan
	Planned and co-directed first annual, nation-wide English Immersion, Methodology, and Leadership Camp for 34 national English teachers and 40 rural secondary students Managed staff of 16 ACCELS alumni and conducted team-building and methodology trainings
	Pre-Departure Orientation Teacher
	Taught cross-cultural unit to 40 Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) students as preparation for their year of study abroad in USA Completed 4-day Training of Trainers in Almaty, Kazakhstan

2003-	The London School	Bishkek
2002	English-as-a-Foreign Language Teacher	Kyrgyzstan
	Developed Advanced Business Writing curriculum and taught it to 10 US Embassy employees Taught beginning and intermediate English to 84 university students and adult professionals Interviewed, evaluated, and placed prospective students

2002-	North Adams Regional Hospital	Massachusetts
2001	Logistician, Critical Care Unit	USA
	Managed logistics in high-intensity critical care unit Transcribed doctors' orders, and maintained patients' records and database profiles Liased with laboratory, and ordered and stocked medical supplies Facilitated reception and transportation of patients and facilitated family visits

2001-	Peace Corps	Kashkadarya Province
1999	Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV)	Uzbekistan
	Developed and taught English curriculum to 128 students in rural secondary school Established Resource Center, and led field trips to province's only Internet provider in Karshi Directed Kashkadarya-wide English Teacher Methodology Workshop involving 25 participants Obtained grant of $1250 to acquire 60 double desk sets for school Fundraised entire budget for and worked as a Counselor at two English and Leadership Camps in Jizzak Province Developed and presented "Long-term Planning and Curriculum Development" and "Coping Strategies" to 60 PCVs at their in-country Pre-Service Training Completed methodology, participatory needs assessment, language, and cultural trainings

1998	Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation	Massachusetts
	Office Assistant	USA
	Performed clerical duties, including responding to all inquiries and maintaining grants database Wrote letter templates and press releases, and took minutes at Board Meetings Installed intra-office e-mail system, fax machine, cellular car telephone, and Palm Pilot

1997	Simon's Rock College Admission Office	Massachusetts
	Office Intern	USA
	Performed clerical duties, including replying to e-mail and telephone inquiries, organizing incoming mail, and sending out mass mailings Led tours of college for visiting students and their families

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Awarded nine academic scholarships from UPEACE, Brown University, Stanford University, and Simon's Rock College Awarded assistantship with UPEACE Central Asian Program; edited book entitled United Nations Peacekeeping and Preventive Diplomacy: Tajikistan, Central Asia, and Afghanistan (2006), by Dr. Erkin Rahmatulloyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, for UPEACE Press Co-founded and led Environmental Club with 30-person membership, UPEACE Chaired United Nations Environmental Program Committee and General Plenary at UPEACE Model UN Conference; honored with Excellent Performance Award for Chairs Developed, taught, and published lesson plans through Swearer Center for Public Service's Poets-in-the-Schools program (1999), Brown University Co-founded International Students' Association and French Club, Simon's Rock College

ADDITIONAL

Trained Wilderness First Responder, rock climbing instructor, and hiking leader Played violin with Choeur et Orchestre des Grandes Écoles (COGE), Paris, France Conducted personal travel in Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Romania, and Thailand, in addition to countries indicated throughout Citizen of Germany and USA

Others with relevant skills are urged to apply to be listed as an Associate.