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OFFICERS:
Gregory Eliyu GULDIN, Ph.D.,
President
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Greg Guldin is an applied anthropologist with expertise in urbanization, rural-urban migration, and international development projects in many regions and especially in Asia and China.
Cross-cultural facilitation has been a major part of Dr. Guldin’s professional approach; he has organized international workshops and training seminars on a wide array of topics, ranging from delivery of urban social services to marginalized communities to urban research methodology.
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Dr Guldin was appointed by ERM to undertake the Due Diligence of the Indigenous Peoples aspects of Tangguh LNG project in Papua, Indonesia. His knowledge of ADB IP requirements was a major benefit to the project and was a major aspect of the DD process on behalf of the lenders to the project.
Paul Whincup
Technical Director Asia Pacific; Environmental Resources Management
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Dr. Guldin has led and coordinated multi-cultural project and research
teams for numerous international development projects, and has decades
of experiences working with Asian ministries and agencies—from the Education
Ministry, to the Finance Ministry, to the Communications Department—and
has a strong appreciation for the need to work within the system and to
pay close attention to inter and intra-agency connections.
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Greg's best feature is his ability to listen and to truly hear. IP treat him with great respect and trust him. He is a very experienced professional and he is also quite humane. His suggestions and constructive criticisms are useful, and truly helpful.
Ekaterina Koroleva
IP Representative to the Sakhalin Oblast Duma |
Aaron Kyle DENNIS, Director, Business
Development and Research
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Aaron Dennis is an anthropological analyst with experience in multilateral
social policy initiatives, including the ADB Thematic Review of Social
Assessment (Country Safeguard Systems) and the EBRD Study on Vulnerable
Groups Safeguard Policies. He works as CCCS Director for Business Development
and Research—responsible for all aspects of the company’s administration,
especially in terms of project bid preparations, liaising with clients,
and the recruitment of CCCS Associates. Mr. Dennis also heads the planning
and coordinating of company research projects. Prior to working for CCCS,
Mr. Dennis gained experience with multi-lateral cultural development initiatives
of the Culture Sector at UNESCO Office Beijing.
Mr. Dennis' research interests include principles of governance under
international law and the mechanisms of corporate determinations of appropriate
benefits levels for Indigenous Peoples affected by international development
projects.
Лариса КОРАБЛИНОВА, Russian
Projects Coordinator
Lara KORABLINOVA
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Lara Korablinova is an Indigenous Peoples consultant based in St. Petersburg,
Russia. As the first Coordinator of the Indigenous Peoples’ Program on
the Sakhalin II project, Lara has been a key player in facilitating Sakhalin
Energy Investment Corporation’s (SEIC) relations with Indigenous Peoples
since 2005, and has been part of training initiatives on stakeholder engagement
and international “best practice” standards for social policy for international
entities such as Shell International and the European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development. Lara now facilitates all CCCS corporate development initiatives
in the Russian Federation.
Marianne MunJong FUNG, Director,
Cross-Cultural Communication Design, Asian Art/Culture Advisor
Marianne Fung, trained as a Graphic Designer in Hong Kong and New York, coordinates the communication design aspects of our cross-cultural publications and presentations.
Currently involved in a retrospective review of Chinese communication
arts in the People's Republic of China, she combines design with logistical
and administrative support for CCCS. Recently, Ms. Fung has also begun
providing cultural consulting services for Berlitz for clients relocating
to Asia.
Darrell EDMONDS, Director, Diversity
and Conflict Resolution
Darrell Edmonds specializes in mediation, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution training. Since 1980 Mr. Edmonds has assisted organizations, communities, business and individuals in resolving their disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution which emphasizes collaboration that benefits all parties. For over fifteen years Darrell has been affiliated with the University of Washington School of Law where he is a member of the mediation clinic's training team.
Mr. Edmonds is also a consultant for the Washington State School Directors
Association (WSSDA). As a WSSDA diversity/conflict resolution specialist,
Mr. Edmonds has provided mediation, facilitation, training, and advice
to administrators, school board members, faculty, students and community
members. His experience as a Human Resource Consultant for the Washington
State Ferries Department for seven and half years enabled him to create
and deliver cultural awareness, respectful workplace, and conflict resolution
programs for union, nonunion, managers and directors. Mr. Edmonds' skills
are applied in a variety of private and public settings.
Matthew GULDIN,
Director, Educational Programming
Matthew Guldin has been an educator and school leader at New York junior-high
and high schools for more than 30 years. Having started as a history,
social studies, and humanities teacher, and then moving into school leadership
roles—first as an Assistant Principal at ACORN Community High School in
2000, then as Dean of Students at East Side Community High School in 2002—Matthew
is experienced in implementing socio-emotional learning programmes both
within the classroom as well as from an administrative perspective.
ASSOCIATES:
Yasin ASHURI, Ph.D.,
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China
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Dr. Yasin Ashuri specializes in ethnographic field research and social
assessment methodology. He has extensive experience with ethnic minority
issues, especially in the Northwest. Dr. Ashuri’s academic and consultation
experience draws on an in-depth understanding of various community organizational
models, institutional settings, and governmental mandates for the responsible
implementing of social policy. He is experienced with gap analysis of
policy implementation and report-writing, especially in the context of
World Bank rural development initiatives.
Concepcion DEL CASTILLO, Ph.D.
Dr. Concepcion del Castillo's professional experience from 1979 through
2005 has focused on applied development anthropology in North Africa and
Egypt, as well as in East Asia and Indonesia. She has worked with a variety
of international donor agencies and institutions. Concepcion del Castillo's
key experience includes fieldwork among Indigenous Peoples including biodiversity
and indigenous lands projects, as well as the development of analytic
tools for appropriate social and poverty alleviation targeting, and farming
systems. Within the World Bank system, her experience includes work developing
the World Bank's Indigenous Peoples Policy and co-authoring and editing
the Indigenous Peoples Guidebook.
Grant EVANS, Ph.D.
Dr. Grant Evans is an applied anthropologist specializing in Southeast
Asia and southern China. His professional career includes work on rural
poverty alleviation, ethnic minority issues, and social policy, with an
eye to the complex dynamics of social change. His particular areas of
expertise include the impact of rural irrigation development projects
and ethnic minority uses of forest areas of planned bio-diversity preservation
initiatives in Laos. He has also investigated the intricate relationships
between aid providers and recipients as it relates to project effectiveness
and impact.
Dr. Evans has previously consulted for the World Bank, the ADB and FAO
(among others).
Gelek LOBSANG, Ph.D.,
China Tibetology Institute, Beijing, China
Dr. Lobsang Gelek is one of the world’s leading authorities on Tibetan development, particularly the effects of economic reform on family and community structure. His consulting experience includes work on social impact assessments, implementation of socially responsible policy initiatives, and sustainable development projects. In these roles he has advised The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank among others.
Andrew MANZARDO, Ph.D.
Dr. Andrew Manzardo has been working on public sector social development
initiatives for nearly 30 years. His expertise in social impact assessment,
community consultation initiatives, and resettlement issues draws from
project work throughout Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. His
project experience has focused on infrastructure development projects,
natural resource management and associated impact assessments, with particular
emphases on gender and poverty issues. He has worked at all levels of
social development projects, ranging from community-based endeavors to
multi-national initiatives.
Andrew MCWILLIAM, Ph.D.
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Dr. Andrew McWilliam has over 20 years experience in ethnographic research
and the anthropology of Indonesia, specializing in the cultural anthropology
of Timor Island. Complementing academic research Dr. McWilliam has also
been active in the design, development and implementation of technical
assistance projects in Indonesia and East Timor. As a specialist in applied
social research and community development, he has undertaken both long
and short term consultancy work throughout Indonesia with a wide range
of donor agencies including the World Bank, ADB, GTZ, CIDA (Canada) and
AusAID. He has extensive experience in watershed resource management,
community development planning studies and monitoring and evaluation.
Vuong Xuan TINH, Ph.D.
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Dr. Vuong Xuan Tinh is an ethnic minority and gender specialist with
experience in Vietnam, China, Lao PDR and Thailand. He has over 10 years
of experience as a consultant and specialist for the Asian Development
Bank, working at all levels of project management. Dr. Tinh is also the
Deputy Director of the Institute of Anthropology in Hanoi, Vietnam. His
academic research has focused on educational, social, cultural, economic
and gender issues related to ethnic minorities in Vietnam and the surrounding
areas.
周大鸣, Ph.D.
ZHOU Daming
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Dr. Zhou Daming is the director of the China Cross-Cultural Consulting
Center, based at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, Guangdong. Dr. Zhou
has over 24 years of experience in development consulting, including having
led training seminars and workshops on Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA)
for World Bank Staff. Dr. Zhou is an expert on urbanization, poverty reduction,
and Indigenous Peoples/Ethnic Minorities. He has led Social Assessments
for the World Bank on a diverse range of projects throughout the People’s
Republic of China, and was most recently brought in as an independent
external monitor for the World Bank Pearl River Delta Urban Environment
Project.
TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS:
Julian COADY,
Lund University, Sweden
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Julian Coady assists CCCS with bringing all documents and research reports
to the editorial standards of our clients. He also contributes to company
business development and research initiatives. His past work with corporate
sales and marketing programs continues to improve CCCS project team facilitation
and our public face to potential clients.
Mr. Coady also has a grounded familiarity with international relations—especially
in terms of Asian political development and democratization. He is currently
examining emergent modes of public participation in the PRC and how these
feed into internal governmental reform strategies.
Peter COSTOLANSKI, MA, MBA,
Washington D.C., U.S.A.
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Peter Costolanski assists CCCS with research support and document preparation.
Mr. Costolanski's experience with social development and social protection
issues at the World Bank; familiarity with international affairs and principles
of corporate social responsibility; and passion for community-level initiatives
augment his analysis of private enterprise and public governance. Mr.
Costolanski also has a deep and abiding interest in green business, sustainability,
environmental policy, and community management of natural resources in
a development context.
Daniel NEILSON, Ph.D. candidate,
Columbia University, U.S.A.
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Daniel Neilson is a quantitative economic consultant in the risk-management
industry. He is familiar with a variety of econometric methods and statistical
software.
Mr. Neilson combines advanced training in economic theory and econometric
analysis with other interests in the social sciences.
Mr. Neilson's graduate research focuses on monetary economics and the
banking system. Separate works examine emerging modes of decentralized
production, typified by open-source software. In general, his work combines
careful empirical study with a critical view of economic orthodoxy.
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