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Stanley Zamor, M.S., graduate of the master’s program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and the B.S. in Legal Studies in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Membership in the National Academy is by invitation only after having been nominated and fully vetted. Most of the members are attorneys and retired judges.

Zamor is the former President of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators (FAPM). As the FAPM president, he was the first non-attorney to lead the organization as well as the youngest and the first Caribbean-American president.

Zamor spent years in the legal field as a paralegal and mediator. He is currently in private practice as a mediator, trainer, and conflict resolution specialist. He is Florida Supreme Court certified in county, circuit civil and family mediation and a qualified arbitrator. He has served as an arbitrator for FINRA and has been selected as a mediator by federal and state agencies.
https://nsunews.nova.edu/cahss-alum-is-inducted-into-national-academy-of-distinguished-neutrals/

Marci DuPraw, Ph.D., doctoral graduate from NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), was named Senior Program Manager at the US Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution (US Institute). Congress established the US Institute in 1998 to provide impartial consensus-building, collaboration, and conflict resolution services. One of the projects DuPraw will be working on is managing the Institute’s support for a very large, landscape-scale collaboration (the Missouri River Recovery process).

Previously DuPraw was a Senior Mediator/Senior Facilitator at the Center for Collaborative Policy in Sacramento. She was the Senior Mediator/Senior Director for Kearns & West, Inc., in Portland, Oregon and the Senior Facilitator and Mediator for SRA International, Inc., in Arlington, VA. In 2011, DuPraw was the recipient of the Association for Conflict Resolution’s Sharon M. Pickett Award for achievement in environmental protection using alternative dispute resolution.

In addition to her doctoral degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS), DuPraw completed a Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research from the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS). She earned her B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of California, and her M.S. in Natural Resource Policy, Economics and Management from the University of Michigan. DuPraw has been an adjunct faculty member in DCRS and DMS.
https://nsunews.nova.edu/nsu-alumni-spotlight-cahss-alumnus-named-senior-program-manager-at-us-institute-for-environmental-conflict-resolution/

Ghadah Al Ghunaim, Ph.D., doctoral graduate from NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), was appointed by the King of Saudi Arabia, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, to the Board of Trustees of the King Abdulaziz Centre for National Dialogue. Al Ghunaim is also a Senior Consultant at Delivery and Rapid Intervention Center. Her previous positions include Director General, International Cooperation, Communication and Media Department at the Education Evaluation Commission of Saudi Arabia, and Director General, International Cooperation at the Education Commission of Saudi Arabia.

In addition to her doctoral degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in CAHSS, she has an M.B.A. from Johnson and Wales University, Rhode Island, and a Bachelor of Interior Design from King Abdulaziz University.

Teri Tribuba Williams, Ph.D., graduate of the master’s and doctoral programs in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is on the Board of Directors of the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE). “The mission of the NSEE is to cultivate educators who effectively use experiential education as an integral part of personal, professional, civic, and global learning.” For more information, please see http://www.nsee.org/

Williams is the Director of Experiential Education and Learning at NSU. In her position, she oversees Experiential Education and Learning (ExEL) and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators. She is also a current adjunct faculty member at CAHSS.
https://nsunews.nova.edu/cahss-alum-on-the-board-of-national-society-for-experiential-education/

Jaime Anzalotta, Ph.D., doctoral graduate of the Conflict Analysis and Resolution program in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) was named Dean of Students at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. Previously Anzalotta held the positions of Interim Dean of Students, Student Life Director, and Academic Advisor. He has also served as professor in the Social Sciences Department.

Anzalotta’s passion for teaching, mentorship, and service have allowed him to engage his students in project-based learning opportunities outside of the classroom including Nicaragua, Tallahassee, Washington, D.C., and in Homestead, Florida. He is a strong advocate for human rights and is involved in advocacy for social justice issues affecting student engagement and success. Anzalotta is also a fellow of the National Community College Hispanic Council class of 2011, and a leadership Miami Fellow of the class of 2011. In 2011, Anzalotta became a fellow for the National Community College Hispanic Council as well as a Leadership Miami Fellow.

In addition to his doctoral degree from NSU, Anzalotta has his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Social Work from Florida International University. While at NSU, he proudly recalls serving as a teaching assistant for Marcia Sweedler, Ph.D., earning a service scholarship, and focusing his research on intrapersonal conflict in the LGBTQ community.
https://nsunews.nova.edu/alumni-spotlight-cahss-alum-is-named-dean-of-students-at-miami-dade-college-wolfson-campus/

Michael Reiter, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), three DFT doctoral students, and an alumnus presented at the 2018 International Family Therapy Association World Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand. Reiter gave two presentations, “Theme Song for Change: Using Music to Enhance Client Resources,” and “Solution-Focused Sculpting.”

Three DFT doctoral students gave presentations. Faith Jung’s presentation was entitled, “Solution-Focused Sex Therapy: Working with Couples who Experience Non-chronic Sexual Difficulties.” Antoinette Edmonds presented a workshop entitled, “Therapist Expectations: Burnout and Supervision.” Ben-Gassendi St. Juste’s presentation was entitled, “Couples, Pre-marital Counseling, and Exercise.”

Wendel Ray, Ph.D., alumnus of the doctoral program in DFT was a featured speaker at the conference. Ray graduated with his Ph.D. in 1989 in the first group of doctoral graduates from DFT. Currently he is the Don D. Jackson Archivist and a professor in the Marriage and Family Program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
https://nsunews.nova.edu/cahss-faculty-students-and-alum-present-at-2018-international-family-association-world-congress-in-thailand/

Jorge Rice, Ph.D., 2015 graduate of the doctoral program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) was named an Equal Employment Specialist for the Library of Congress. His position, housed within the Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs, involves multilayered work on specific complaints as well as counseling, mediation, investigation and training for all staff members at the Library of Congress.

In addition to his doctoral degree, Rice holds a master’s degree in public administration from NSU, and a bachelor’s degree from Florida International University. The Florida Supreme Court certified him in civil, family, and appellate mediation. Rice has certifications in the EEOC complaint process, as an EEOC investigator, and is certified by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), as an active arbitrator on their panel. Prior to joining the Library of Congress, Rice worked as a contractual EEO Investigator, Mediator, and Final Agency Decision Writer for the United States Postal Service.
https://nsunews.nova.edu/cahss-alum-is-equal-employment-specialist-at-the-library-of-congress/

Patrice Abner, M.S., graduate of the master’s program in College Student Affairs (CSA) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is the Director of Student Inclusion at Jacksonville University. This was a new position and Abner has been able to create the vision and direction of the Student Inclusion Center. Some of her accomplishments since assuming this position include: provide oversight to the creation of the LGBT & Ally Roommate Matching Process, change single-stall restrooms to gender-neutral restrooms, and facilitate research on the Black student experience in an effort to increase retention and persistence. Abner has received two awards for her work. She received the Tim Shakespeare Staff Award and the Friends of Residence Life Award.

Prior to assuming her latest position, Abner was the Leadership Coordinator at the University of North Texas. While at NSU, she was the Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Graduate Assistant for Campus Relations. In addition to her master’s degree from NSU, she has a B.S. in Communications-Public Relations from the University of North Florida.

Regarding her experience in the CSA program, Abner said, “Being in the College Student Affairs program provided me a strong knowledge base to be successful in the field of higher education. I am still connected to my mentor, Dr. Gay Holliday, which shows a level of care and support that the faculty provide. I often lean on experiences and friendships from the program as I continue to evolve and grow in the profession.”
https://nsunews.nova.edu/cahss-alum-is-the-award-winning-director-of-student-inclusion-at-jacksonville-university/