Staff

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 DirectorLisa Schirch, PhD Executive Director
Eric Ham, Policy DirectorEric Ham, Policy Director
Tom Brenneman, Policy Associate for ImmigrationTom Brenneman, Policy Associate for Immigration
Jayne Docherty, PhD Program AdvisorJayne Docherty, PhD Program Advisor
Barry Hart, PhD Program AdvisorBarry Hart, PhD Program Advisor
Kathy Smith, Financial AdministratorKathy Smith, Financial Administrator
Lynn Kunkle, PhD Policy AdvisorLynn Kunkle, PhD Policy Advisor
Valerie Serrels, InternValerie Serrels, Intern
Gloria Jin Kim, InternGloria Jin Kim, Intern

Peacebuilding & Counterterrorism at Supreme Court

Watch C-Span coverage of a National Press Club event with 3D Director Lisa Schirch explaining the impact of the Supreme Court's Holder vs. Humanitarian Law Project discuss the impact of US counterterrorism laws on deterring and preventing US civil society peacebuilding groups from training groups like the Taliban in negotiation skills and peace processes so as to increase the likelihood of successful reconciliation efforts in regions like Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Click here for new 3D Policy Brief on The Impact of US Counterterrorism Laws on Civil Society.

Panel at the National Press Club discussing the Case