Latest Impact Stories

Student

Saad A. Saad on Taking Ownership of Your Education

Saad discusses life after graduation, his time at Columbia in the NECR program, and offers his advice for incoming students.

Alumni

Danny Fisher on How NECR Played a Role in Shaping His Career Path

Danny Fisher explains how he uses Negotiation and Conflict Resolution skills is his day-to-day tasks at FEMA.

Alumni

Nikolas Katsimpras on Forging His Career Path Through Reflective Practice

For Nikolas Katsimpras, studying Negotiation and Conflict Resolution has been the catalyst for a career transition.

Alumni

Karen LaRose on Changing Careers and Understanding Conflict Through A Dynamical Systems Lens

Studying Negotiation and Conflict Resolution helped shape Karen LaRose's new career path.

Alumni

Kathy Goodman Goes From Negotiating Art Deals to Mediating Conflict

Kathy Goodman discusses the new conflict resolution venture on which she's embarking with another alum.

Alumni

Rodney Erb Transitions from Health Care to Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Rodney Erb is helping companies prepare for negotiations and overcome obstacles that are getting in the way of their success.

Alumni

Venera Kusari on Her Experience Working on the Urban Violence Project in Medellin, Colombia

Venera Kusari, an Negotiation and Conflict Resolution alum, participated in an AC4 project on Urban Violence.

Alumni

Julia Cunico on Bridging Her Past Experiences with Her Career Path

Cunico discusses what sparked her interest in studying Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

Alumni

Veysel Indi on How NECR Enriched His Career in International Diplomacy

Veysel Indi discusses what attracted him to Columbia's Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program.

Alumni

Alumnus Saad A. Saad Builds Strategies for Peace in the Middle East

Saad, an M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution alum, founded the Arab Organization for Dialogue, Peace, & Collaboration.

Alumni

Diana Pineda on Applying Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Skills to Corporate Law

Diana Pineda explains how she applies her new skills from the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program to corporate law.

Faculty

Nikolas Katsimpras On His NECR “Paradigm Shift”

Nikolas shares his passion for the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program and his journey from navy officer to professor.