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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TOM MATYÓK is an Associate Professor in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is also
Director of Graduate and International Studies for
the program. He has been professionally involved in
conflict management for over 35 years as a mediator,
negotiator, facilitator, trainer, executive and conflict
coach, dispute systems designer, researcher, and professor. Tom has consulted for private, civic, religious,
and community organizations.
Dr. Matyók has been interviewed for radio and
television regarding international conflicts and national security issues. He has negotiated significant
international agreements and has been recognized
for his abilities by the United States Coast Guard and
United States Army as well as national and international human rights organizations. He has presented
and testified to industry and government officials
regarding cross-cultural conflict and slavery in the
transnational merchant marine. His current research
interests are peace design, global citizenship, missing
war narratives, institutions of peace, and the academic
preparation of international conflict workers.

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