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Name

Lisa Inks

Please share a short bio for yourself. This should be no more than 3-4 short paragraphs.

I am currently working on peacebuilding monitoring and evaluation for Mercy Corps' Conflict Management Group. I received my Master's degree at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where I focused on human security and conflict resolution. My thesis was titled, "Youth Unemployment and Social Capital: The role of social networks in vocational training programs for male youth in post-conflict societies."

I have conducted evaluations of peacebuilding programs in Karamoja, Uganda, for Mercy Corps' Building Bridges to Peace program, and in Sierra Leone. For Search for Common Ground in Sierra Leone, I conducted an assessment of the relationship among community radio, development, and peacebuilding.

Prior to starting at Fletcher, I worked as Program Manager at Global Nomads Group, an international education NGO that fosters dialogue among youth around the world through videoconferencing. I also worked in Lima, Peru, on a community development project.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you have direct and significant expertise

Sierra Leone, Uganda, Peru, Bolivia, Burundi

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Mercy Corps, Conflict Management Group

What are your main skills/expertise?

My interests include youth in post-conflict settings and monitoring and evaluation of peacebuilding programs. I have experience in field research, program management, and grassroots development.

What are Your expertise areas/sectors when it comes to youth

Peacebuilding, Media, Livelihoods

What are Your primary Skills, to compliment Your areas/sectors

Evaluation, Program Management, Research