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Staff

Stephanie Abundo

Stephanie graduated from Harvard University with a Ph.D. in Urban Planning. She also is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Masters degree in Operations Research. Her undergraduate training includes degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Wellesley College.

Originally from San Francisco, Stephanie now lives in Davis, California.

Stephanie is an advisor to the Teach Peace Foundation board and a key team member. She has a passion for sustainable living, nonviolence, and giving the gift of education. Her knowledge of books is extremely unique as is her valuable advice to our organization.

Dave Dionisi

Dave Dionisi is the president of the Teach Peace Foundation. He delivers peace education programs and organized acts of kindness both in the United States and around the world. Dave's experience includes service as a senior executive with MetLife, DirectAdvice, and New England Financial. Prior to working in corporate America, Dave served the country as an Army Intelligence Officer. His business and military experiences over the last 29 years are complemented by an extensive background as an international volunteer in Asia, Central America, Europe and Africa. In 2008, Dave was presented with the Martin Luther King Jr. Outstanding International Peace Leader award for his work helping orphans and poor children in West Africa.

Lauren Payne

Lauren graduated from the University of Essex with a BA in European Studies and Politics. She is currently studying at the University of Bradford towards a Masters degree in Conflict, Security and Development. She has a keen interest in global understanding and peace education and has participated in a number of international study programs including those in France, Austria and China. Lauren took part in the recent Teach Peace trip to Liberia and found it a fulfilling and enriching experience.

Lauren is from Suffolk in England and is the UK Teach Peace Country Leader. Contact Lauren at teachpeaceuk@gmail.com
 

Eileen R. Rockensies, R.N., M.S.N.

Eileen Rockensies is a native New Yorker although she now lives with her family in Northeast Pennsylvania .  She possesses a Masters degree in Nursing from Russell Sage College in New York and has taught for many years in St. Clare’s Hospital School of Nursing, Russell Sage College and the City University of New York. Since her retirement, she has kept busy volunteering with community projects for the homeless, the aged and those unable to help themselves. For the last 14 years, she has closely worked with Sister Sponsa Beltran and the disabled children of Our Lady of Fatima Rehabilitation Center in Liberia.  Eileen continues to help disabled children working with the Teach Peace “Special Ambassador” program, submitting grant proposals, public relations, and networking to help special needs children.

Kevin Rockensies

Kevin Rockensies has always been a Peacemaker and originally hails from New York and now lives in Pennsylvania.  He has a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems and for numerous years worked as a mortgage broker. Kevin is not new to Africa or other programs for those suffering and underprivileged. He has worked with the disabled of Liberia for the past twelve years, providing a range of support services including sending sea containers for their survival. Prior to this time, Kevin worked closely with migrant worker programs, homeless people and clinics for the poor.  He is a firm believer that we are all equal and regardless of what continent we are on, we all should live in tranquility. Kevin is the Executive Director of the Africa Peacemaker programs which includes the Special Ambassadors program for children.

Mary Wind

Mary Wind is in charge of strategic planning for the Teach Peace Foundation. Mary has spent the past twenty-five years in the field of management facilitation and training. She has designed and provided specific programs to meet a wide range of issues confronting public health professionals. Organizations have often asked her to assist them in the design of actions that will enable them to meet specific objectives while facing dynamic and conflicting personality and system demands. Mary enjoys the challenges and rewards that come with using creative design to solve “real world” dilemmas. Mary has a BA degree from the University of San Francisco, and a Masters of Public Administration from Golden Gate University. As national president of Teach Peace, Mary eagerly works to bring the truth out of hiding and inspire others by teaching peace.

Board Members

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Leadership Council

Click here to learn about the Leadership Council requirements and membership.

Founding Members

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For more information please send a message to contact@teachpeace.com.

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