3D Security Initiative

Lisa Schirch is executive director of the 3D Security Initiative and professor of peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) which promotes civil society perspectives on conflict prevention and peacebuilding in US security policymaking. With colleagues in the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at EMU, Schirch consults with a network of strategic partner organizations involved in peacebuilding activities in over 20 countries. A former Fulbright Fellow in East and West Africa, Schirch has written four books and numerous articles on conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Her current research interests include civil-military dialogue on human security and supporting a comprehensive peace process in Afghanistan. She is a frequent public speaker and has TV and radio experience discussing U.S. foreign policy. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Waterloo, Canada, and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University.

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