3D Security Initiative

Lisa Schirch is Director for the 3D Security Initiative. A former Fulbright Fellow, Schirch has worked with communities and government leaders to build peace and security in Lebanon, Iraq, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Kenya, Brazil, and other countries. She holds a B.A. in International Relations, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. Dr. Schirch began this Initiative as a natural evolution from her own international conflict prevention and peacebuilding work in war zones where there is an active military presence. She is also a part-time Professor of Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University specializing in security, conflict analysis, consensus-building facilitation, the media, and development. She is the author of four books.

Eric Ham is the Policy Director for the 3D Security Initiative. Mr. Ham’s prior work includes holding a position of National Security Fellow with Senator Nelson (D-Fl), Deputy Director of Congressional Relations at the Center for Strategic and International Relations Smart Power Commission, and Foreign Policy Analyst with the Michigan State Legislature. He holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan and a MA in Public Policy from the University of Chicago.

Lisa Schirch, PhD Executive Director
Eric Ham, Policy Director
Tom Brenneman, Policy Associate for Immigration
Jayne Docherty, PhD Program Advisor
Barry Hart, PhD Program Advisor
Kathy Smith, Financial Administrator
Lynn Kunkle, PhD Policy Advisor
Valerie Serrels, Intern
Gloria Jin Kim, Intern