Seth Karamage
About Seth Karamage
Seth Karamage serves as the Resident Country Director and Program Manager for the TOLERANCE Project at the University of Massachusetts Boston, with a focus on organizational leadership and operational systems design. He has over a decade of experience in peace dialogue facilitation and currently holds a board member position at the Karuna Center for Peacebuilding.
Work at UMass Boston
Seth Karamage serves as the Resident Country Director at the University of Massachusetts Boston. In this role, he has been involved since 2017, contributing to the institution's initiatives and programs. He also holds the position of Program Manager for the TOLERANCE Project, funded by USAID Nigeria, since 2012. His work focuses on fostering effective communication and collaboration among diverse stakeholders to enhance conflict prevention and mitigation efforts.
Experience at Karuna Center for Peacebuilding
Karamage has a significant history with the Karuna Center for Peacebuilding. He has worked as a Lead Consultant since 2019, focusing on organizational leadership development and operational systems design in Nigeria. Prior to this, he was a Senior Consultant for Dialogue Training from 2017 to 2019 in Rwanda. Additionally, he has been a Board Member since 2021, contributing his expertise in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
Education and Expertise
Seth Karamage earned a Master's degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from Brandeis University, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. His educational background supports his extensive experience in research, monitoring, and evidence-based adaptation. He specializes in strategic planning, meetings facilitation, and communication for cross-cultural management.
Background in Peace Dialogues
With over a decade of experience, Karamage has facilitated peace dialogues in inter-religious and ethnically divided communities. His work emphasizes building and strengthening networks for effective information gathering and dissemination, which are crucial for enhancing conflict prevention and mitigation strategies.