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"It's a simple idea,
but as you're about
to see, it can have
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About gng
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Staff
Terry Culver Executive Director Terry Culver has 15 years experience in education, international development and community development, and he has worked as a government advisor and programme manager in more than 10 countries.Prior to joining Global Nomads Group, he was Deputy Director of the Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative based in Ireland, where he helped the organization grow from its start-up phase to maturity with 7 established country programmes and 20 staff. From 1998 - 2004, he was Director of Development at New York University's Faculty of Arts and Science. At the same time, he was a Lecturer at New York University, teaching courses in community development, with a focus on the role of technology. From 1993 - 1996, He was a Program Manager at the Harvard Institute for International Development, where he was involved in a number of education, health, and economic advisory projects in West Africa, Southern Africa, and Eastern Europe. He has organised numerous community development and arts and culture projects beginning in 1991, and has sat on the Board of several non-profit organisations. He received undergraduate and graduate degrees from New York University, and also attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Dr. Tonya S. Muro, Ed.D. Director of Programs Tonya coordinates GNG's direct outreach towards helping educational institutions foster world citizenship. She is responsible for the design and implementation of a dynamic array of classroom programs that integrate popular culture and global education to make it an exciting experience while kindling a keen interest among students for pressing global issues.Tonya's significant experience in the field of education has spanned roles ranging from direct teaching in elementary and middle schools to consulting for international NGOs across diverse educational domains that include the United States, Latin America and Africa. Her expertise is critical towards the monitoring and evaluation of existing curriculum and identifying key opportunities for integrating GNG's global education initiatives. Tonya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Spanish from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst), and Master of Arts and Doctor of Education degrees in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University (New York). Christopher Plutte Co-founder, Director of Media Production Chris leads GNG's vision to breathe life into global education by using the power of story. Chris is the creative force behind GNG's increasing documentary style, most recently producing 2, 30-minute documentaries for the PBS series, In the Mix. Prior to working for GNG, Chris worked in music production (Zoo Entertainment and Interscope records), then went on to work for video and multimedia companies Daisy Force Pictures and Peter Mathews Production. Finally, drawn to work in the non-profit sector, he also headed a chapter of City of Hope, organizing fundraisers for cancer research and awareness before joining GNG. Chris completed his BA in International Communications from the American University of Paris (AUP) in 1998.Joanna Lauren Cyprys Lisa Inks Mariellen Brown Interns
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