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    James Patton

    President and CEO at International Center for Religion & Diplomacy

    James Patton is a Conflict Transformation professional with over two decades of experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring small to medium-scale development programs in complex social settings, including active conflict zones.

    He is a Lifetime Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and excels in building relationships with various social actors such as civil society, governance, private, and security sectors.

    His expertise lies in collaborative design and implementation of conflict resolution interventions, systems analysis of conflict, NGO management at various levels, strategic planning, team-building, and impact-oriented planning.

    James is a fluent Spanish speaker with experience working in diverse cultural settings, having lived and worked in seven countries across three continents.

    He holds degrees in Conflict Transformation, Social Justice Theology, Biology, Philosophy, and Art from reputable institutions like the Tufts University, Harvard University, and University of Connecticut.

    With a track record of holding leadership positions in organizations like the International Center for Religion & Diplomacy and foreign affairs roles in the U.S. Department of State, James is recognized for his exceptional facilitation skills and public speaking prowess.

    His specialties include conflict analysis, multi-stakeholder processes, organizational restructuring, strategic planning, religion and conflict transformation, government planning, public policy, and sustainable development.

    James has received prestigious scholarships and awards for his academic and professional achievements, making him a sought-after expert in the field of Conflict Transformation.