Kathie Malley-Morrison, Ed.D., Principal Author of Engaging Peace
Dr. Malley-Morrison is a professor emerita of psychology at Boston University, specializing in peace studies and in life-span human development.
Her general interest is in cross-cultural and international perspectives on violence. She has conducted extensive research on violence and abuse in families and other intimate relationships.
Her current research projects focus on the views held by ordinary people around the world on subjects of war and peace. Specific topics surveyed include the potential right of governments to conduct acts of aggression (e.g., invasion, torture) and the rights of individuals to live in a world of peace and to protest against war.
She is editor of a four-volume series on “State Violence and the Right to Peace: An international Survey of the Views of Ordinary People,” published by ABC-CLIO in October 2009, and is currently preparing another edited book for Springer Publishing, to focus on war, torture, terrorism, and national security. She thinks working with Pat again is a privilege.
Pat Daniel, Ph.D., Founding Managing Editor and Webmaster
Dr. Daniel is now retired from her “portfolio career” as a freelance writer and editor, executive and life coach, and yoga teacher.
She also served as program chair and faculty member for the Marlboro College MBA in Sustainability program.
Earlier positions included associate director of Ceres, a national network of investors and environmental groups working with corporations and investors to address sustainability challenges, as well as several roles at Polaroid Corporation, including international training manager for business ethics.
As a peace and environmental activist, Pat worked for a number of years with the Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign, including leadership positions in Massachusetts Freeze Voter. And a long time ago, she was a teaching fellow for Kathie MM, and has been delighted to support her work on this blog.
Check out Pat’s own blog, Wizard of Ease.
Joe Kandra, Cartoonist
Joe Kandra has been a graphic designer, illustrator, and cartoonist since the days when PCs and Macs were toys and floppy disks were 8 inches wide. He graduated in the pre-internet world with a BA in theater from the University of New Hampshire and almost immediately realized he needed a job.
Joe grew up in a home filled with his mother’s painting, her studio, and her art students and he somehow absorbed enough knowledge to spend many years as a designer in corporate marketing departments. After he got tired of layoffs and acquisitions, Joe embarked on a career of freelance graphic design.
He lives in Westford, MA with his wife, two dogs, and two children who occasionally visit when they need laundry services and food. More of his work can be seen at www.joekandra.com.
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