Nathalie Al Zyoud
About Nathalie Al Zyoud
Nathalie Al Zyoud is a part-time faculty member at George Washington University, specializing in conflict management and mediation. She has over a decade of experience in the field and has influenced policy changes through her work with various organizations, including the founding of the NGO Caring for Kaela.
Work at The George Washington University
Nathalie Al Zyoud has been serving as Part-Time Faculty at The George Washington University since 2015. In this role, she teaches graduate students in courses that emphasize experiential learning and participatory methods. Her curriculum includes topics such as Non-Violent Communication, Basic Mediation Skills, and Restorative Justice, reflecting her extensive background in conflict resolution and mediation.
Education and Expertise
Nathalie Al Zyoud holds a Master in International Public Policy from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where she studied Conflict Management from 2012 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics of Poverty and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston University, both completed from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background supports her expertise in mediation and conflict resolution.
Background in Conflict Mediation
Nathalie Al Zyoud has been actively involved in conflict mediation since 2011, accumulating over a decade of experience in the field. She founded the NGO Caring for Kaela (CFK) in 2005, which contributed to peace-building initiatives in Chad and influenced policy changes by the USG, UN, and EU. Additionally, she opened the first country office for Communities in Transition (CIT) in the Central African Republic in 2018, implementing an emergency mediation program.
Professional Experience in Humanitarian Organizations
Nathalie Al Zyoud has held various consulting and officer roles in humanitarian organizations. She worked as a Trainer at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2015 and served as a Mediation Officer for the Danish Refugee Council in the Central African Republic. Her consultancy roles have included positions at KAICIID, United States Institute of Peace, Mercy Corps, and Conservation International, focusing on inter-community dialogue and conflict prevention.
Influence on Policy Changes
Through her work with Caring for Kaela (CFK), Nathalie Al Zyoud has influenced significant policy changes by the United States Government, United Nations, and European Union in Chad. Her efforts in peace-building and conflict resolution have been recognized for their impact on local and international policy frameworks.