Members of the Board:
C. Michelle Cromwell, PhD. - Founding President
Patricia Elliott-Director
Tanya Gisolfi- Clerk
Amanda Myrick- Director
David OConnell-Director
Linda Stetson-Director
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Founder, C. Michelle Cromwell
C. Michelle Cromwell is a professor, dialogue facilitator and peace and conflict resolution practitioner. She holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and her areas of speciality are peace education, violence prevention, capacity building and multicultural advocacy. Her most recent publication includes a coauthored book chapter with Dr. William Vogele, "Nonviolent action and trust: Building a culture of peace" in the Handbook of Building Cultures of Peace, Springer Press.
In addition she works as an independent consultant to do programming around issues related to peace building, violence prevention, capacity building, race and ethnic relations and culturally sensitive interventions. She also produces a local cable television program in her town of residence called Multicultural Perspectives. The program challenges skewed perspectives of global customs, attitudes and beliefs by showing guests and ideas from multiple perspectives.
What people are saying about experiencing "The Village"
" I was expecting this to be hard at first as I was out of my comfort zone but it was one of the most fullfilling experiences in my life.." Village Elder Nkese
"My wife could not understand why I would want to do this, when she heard stories about what we were doing she was moved to tears.." Village Elder Steve
“This was a life changing experience and it hurts but in a good way to have to leave. I know that I am changed and cannot wait to try what I learned in my real community...” Villager, Pella Cumaca 2008
“I felt that in clearing the misconceptions even in a small group that there would be a greater level of understanding and that to a real extent the cultural barrier has been broken down....” Villager Valini, Cumaca 2008
“I want to see a unified Trinidad and Tobago and as I am part of the generation which is the future of the nation, we have to do our parts to encourage unity, to encourage harmony and peace. This Village was a big help...” Villager, August 2007
"I could not believe that there was so much prejudice in the world, my eyes were opened and I know I can act differently if I want to see a change...." Villager Amanda, August 2007
“In this era of globalization nations must establish links with one another not only in the advancement of education but also in health, sport, entertainment, etc. Historically a lot of these links have been strained because of an ignorance of other cultures. The concept of the multicultural village certainly will enlighten others of different cultures, values and deep-seated beliefs. Communication will certainly be much easily facilitated and above all PEACE will have been achieved and benefits derived.” Raymond Jurawan – Principal -- Waterloo High School
"My biggest lesson was learning to standing up for myself without running over someone else's human rights" Villager Kidane, August 2008
"My son is so much calmer and happier" Mrs. Milford, Parent
" I was so proud to see my very shy daughter debating in fornt of over 100 people, this Village did something for her confidence" E. Pope, Parent