Our Team

CIT brings together passionate individuals with a heart for peacemaking and resolving today's toughest human security challenges. CIT's Board of Directors meetings are open to all CIT members and everyone present participates in the decision-making.

 

Dr. Walters Samah

Board member

Conflict resolution specialist

Manal Taha

Board member

Conflict analyst

Keith Edwards

USG Compliance and Board Treasurer

Donor rules and regulations

Kenu Agarwal

Board Vice-President

Interfaith and intercultural expert

Jean-Marie Slove

Web Developer

IT Consultant

Lt. Col. Michael Lugtu

Board Secretary

Military advisor

Imam Ali Mahamat

Director

Bria, CAR

Dr. Jacqueline Wilson

Senior Advisor

Peace process advisor

Nathalie Al-Zyoud

Senior Mediator

Founder of Communities in Transition

Younissa Bohari

Local Mediator

Bangui, CAR

Tarek Maassarani

Board member

Restorative justice expert

Justin Zaguika

Advisor

Social cohesion and advocacy advisor

Conflict resolution specialist and attorney

Peacebuilding and governance specialist

Dr. Linda Bishai

Board member

Rule of law advisor

Myron Golden

Advisor

Rule of law and governance expert

Our Team Values

The following are basic principles for working together when in the same geo-location or across our distributed cooperative.

 

Conflict is everywhere so find activities that recharge you and allow you to bring your best self to work. Keep things in perspective when the unexpected happens; we will work it out as a team!

Remember that we each have something to offer. Share your knowledge to build your teammates' skills and abilities. Push them to reach their goals. Be open to learning as much as you can from others.

Remind yourself that we are all working towards the same goal of creating a more peaceable world, even when we have different ways of getting there. Don't let different communication styles or competing solutions take your eyes off of our shared objectives. When we make mistakes, remember to separate impact from intent.

Take pride in crafting the best experience for those we serve. If things are broken, gather your teammates to fix it. If you see an opportunity, collaborate and seize it!

Make the effort to listen and understand others. Be curious. Learn the why, not just the what. Show kindness and value different perspectives, experiences, and ideas as though they were your own.

Create open and transparent lines of communication; the voice of a few may be the thoughts of many. Make time for self-awareness so you can share authentically. Remember Communities in Transition is a safe space to express your reflections, concerns, and ideas.

 

 

 

CONTACT US

Address:    
P.O. Box 79
Stevenson, MD 21153
USA
Email: info@communitiesintransition.com

 

 

 

 

 

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