PeaceJam Foundation
Lauren Coffaro is an experienced leader in peace education and conflict resolution, currently serving as Vice President and Director of Global Programs at the PeaceJam Foundation since January 2017. In this role, Lauren manages relationships with Nobel Peace Laureates and organizes major events aimed at transforming youth through mentorship and leadership initiatives. Previous experience includes consulting on Latin American Programs, serving as a Visiting Professor at Universidad Autónoma del Caribe, and being a Rotary Peace Fellow at the University of Bradford. Lauren holds a B.A. in Communication, Performance Studies, and International Studies from Northwestern University, as well as a Master of Arts in Peace Studies from the University of Bradford.
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PeaceJam Foundation
The mission of the PeaceJam Foundation is to create young leaders committed to positive change in themselves, their communities and the world through the inspiration of Nobel Peace Laureates who pass on the spirit, skills, and wisdom they embody. Half of the world’s population is under the age of twenty. Most youth do not yet identify themselves as people who can generate greatness in the world and many young people are plagued with overwhelming feelings of hopelessness and powerlessness that transcend racial, political, and economic boundaries. The PeaceJam Foundation was founded in 1996 in Denver, Colorado to address this need. PeaceJam provides year-long, ongoing educational programs for youth ages 5-25. The participating Nobel Peace Laureates are directly involved in developing the curriculum and the program itself. PeaceJam is the only organization in the world which has so many Nobel Peace Laureates working together long-term for a common cause – our youth. The PeaceJam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with no political or religious affiliations.