Fellowship and Certification Programs
The Center for Global Initiatives started by working with partners across the globe. We soon found out that with an all volunteer organization that 1:1 work was not scalable. So, we then "pivoted" and developed an approach we referred to as "Opensource Humanitarian Intervention," in that we freely provided tools and resources to help others with their work in the humanitarian space. We work to reduce the friction and hassles often associated in the process of helping and working with others.
Now, we have taken the opensource approach and applied it to providing instruction and learning in that all of the materials that are used in our Certificate Programs are free; all the time, to anyone, everywhere. All tuition goes to fund the work of the Center and its projects. No Core Faculty are paid, including the Program Chair.
What we have done is source and curate materials -- articles, chapters, videos, talks, lectures, webinars, podcasts, books, websites, apps, and any other helpful media -- into a syllabus, and that syllabus is part of a structured curriculum that when successfully completed will yield a Certification in the area of specialization from the Center. Students receive specific feedback and critique on each component of their submitted coursework for grading. Once there is a successful completion of the course, the student receives a transcript that may be submitted to their program or university if need be as confirmation of successful completion of the Certificate Program they were enrolled in. The expectation, however, is that most students participating in the Certificate Program will be post-graduate or post-doctoral students, and the Certification is an additional credential to apply the learning in their work and to be able to list on their resume, bio, and/or CV.
The Center has developed an education and research Consortium and contracted with top Universities, Medical Schools, and International NGOs. We have built a world class faculty and resources in order to provide the tools, network, contacts, and support for Center Scholars to make a difference in the world and advance their careers.
Now, we have taken the opensource approach and applied it to providing instruction and learning in that all of the materials that are used in our Certificate Programs are free; all the time, to anyone, everywhere. All tuition goes to fund the work of the Center and its projects. No Core Faculty are paid, including the Program Chair.
What we have done is source and curate materials -- articles, chapters, videos, talks, lectures, webinars, podcasts, books, websites, apps, and any other helpful media -- into a syllabus, and that syllabus is part of a structured curriculum that when successfully completed will yield a Certification in the area of specialization from the Center. Students receive specific feedback and critique on each component of their submitted coursework for grading. Once there is a successful completion of the course, the student receives a transcript that may be submitted to their program or university if need be as confirmation of successful completion of the Certificate Program they were enrolled in. The expectation, however, is that most students participating in the Certificate Program will be post-graduate or post-doctoral students, and the Certification is an additional credential to apply the learning in their work and to be able to list on their resume, bio, and/or CV.
The Center has developed an education and research Consortium and contracted with top Universities, Medical Schools, and International NGOs. We have built a world class faculty and resources in order to provide the tools, network, contacts, and support for Center Scholars to make a difference in the world and advance their careers.
Fellows Program |
Applicants for the Fellows Program are mentored 1:1 with Dr. Chris Stout, who is the founder of the Program and the Center for Global Initiatives.
The Fellows Program offers two tracks. One is focused on career development or advancement in the area of humanitarian intervention and is a structured, intensive, hands-on mentorship experience. The other is focused on the Fellow learning how to build a non-for-profit or nongovernmental organization. Why you may be interested I have been involved with helping build start-ups, practices, and careers for going on 30 years. Now I am developing scalable tools and services via a mentored, 1:1 fellowship. Applicants interested in advancing their career and skills and who are already successful are appropriate candidates as well as recent graduates. I can assist in identifying ways to improve performance, sharpen skills and overcome hurdles. We can focus on helping you to increase interpersonal dexterity required in leading others as well as learn ways in which to improve the art of influence. I can assist in channeling strengths and abilities to help with challenging situations. I serve as an independent sounding board to test your ideas as well as brainstorm new approaches to your work or career, playing an invigorating role in situations where you may be frustrated or burned-out, I can help get to the root cause and assist you in making subsequent needed changes. Working together, I can help identify areas where you would like to improve such as skill development to refine in order to advance your career. I provide an impartial and objective outside perspective to issues along with the support you need to advance and get to where you want to go. In a sense, I will be serve as a conversational partner, or what Harvard Business School professor Thomas DeLong calls a “truth speaker.” I will also provide access and introductions to a vast network of colleagues, collaborators, and contacts that can accelerate you achieving your goals.
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Click here to learn more about the Fellowship and Application Criteria.
Certificate Programs
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The Certificate Programs include:
Humanitarian Intervention and Responsible NGO Development and Global Health Practice Please email us for more details and the curricula. |
All accepted enrollees to the Fellowship or any of the Certificate programs will receive a free copy of Humanitarian Field Guide: Ideas, Inspiration, Methods and Tools
Open-Sourced Humanitarian Interventionism It’s long been my goal to make life easier for those working in humanitarian and volunteer endeavors, as well as those in need of help. Indeed, in one way or another, we all need help in one form or another. So, just about everything you find herein and on the Center’s website, is free of charge. What I’ve tried to do is speed up the search, vet what has been found, and then curate the results, making them as readily and easily available as I know how to. This is my dream of open-sourcing humanitarian work. The reason for this “reverse engineering” is twofold. First, the amount of content and links on the Center’s website may not always be apparent to the novel user. This book allows for near complete exposure to the functional tools and content that await the online user. Second, this book will never be out-of-date, in that when new content becomes available via uploads to the DropBox account, you’ll be able to read that as well.
Open-Sourced Humanitarian Interventionism It’s long been my goal to make life easier for those working in humanitarian and volunteer endeavors, as well as those in need of help. Indeed, in one way or another, we all need help in one form or another. So, just about everything you find herein and on the Center’s website, is free of charge. What I’ve tried to do is speed up the search, vet what has been found, and then curate the results, making them as readily and easily available as I know how to. This is my dream of open-sourcing humanitarian work. The reason for this “reverse engineering” is twofold. First, the amount of content and links on the Center’s website may not always be apparent to the novel user. This book allows for near complete exposure to the functional tools and content that await the online user. Second, this book will never be out-of-date, in that when new content becomes available via uploads to the DropBox account, you’ll be able to read that as well.
Core and Adjunct Expert Faculty
Melissa Beck, MD, Core Faculty
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Dr. Beck is a licensed medical doctor with a commitment to humanitarianism and bridging the gap of healthcare accessibility. She has served as a health care provider in multiple settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, children’s camps, and foreign medical centers including traveling clinics. She believes factors such as socioeconomic status, gender, race, and geography should not dictate a patient’s access to care, and strives to affect positive change to this end. Dr. Beck is highly trained in scientific research, and she continues to pursue evidence-based approaches as they relate to healthcare. Dr. Beck has received medical training and conducted scientific research at some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions including University of Michigan, the Cleveland Clinic, and Columbia University in New York City.
As for her international work, Dr. Beck is particularly drawn to Spanish-speaking countries and has spent considerable time providing medical care in places such as Oaxaca, Mexico and Tegucigalpa, Honduras. She has been involved with the youth organization, Young Life, for many years and in many capacities. She seeks to instill a heart for service and desire to give back in her children, Matìas and Blake, whom she shares with her husband, Joshua.
Dr. Beck is currently pursuing further medical training in the field of Preventative Medicine as well as additional graduate education to obtain a Masters of Public Health.
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Dr. Beck is a licensed medical doctor with a commitment to humanitarianism and bridging the gap of healthcare accessibility. She has served as a health care provider in multiple settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, children’s camps, and foreign medical centers including traveling clinics. She believes factors such as socioeconomic status, gender, race, and geography should not dictate a patient’s access to care, and strives to affect positive change to this end. Dr. Beck is highly trained in scientific research, and she continues to pursue evidence-based approaches as they relate to healthcare. Dr. Beck has received medical training and conducted scientific research at some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions including University of Michigan, the Cleveland Clinic, and Columbia University in New York City.
As for her international work, Dr. Beck is particularly drawn to Spanish-speaking countries and has spent considerable time providing medical care in places such as Oaxaca, Mexico and Tegucigalpa, Honduras. She has been involved with the youth organization, Young Life, for many years and in many capacities. She seeks to instill a heart for service and desire to give back in her children, Matìas and Blake, whom she shares with her husband, Joshua.
Dr. Beck is currently pursuing further medical training in the field of Preventative Medicine as well as additional graduate education to obtain a Masters of Public Health.
Houria Saeed Elmanouzi, MBA, PhD, Core Faculty
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Houria Saïd Elmanouzi is the founder of Saeed Elmanouzi International Relief Corp., a humanitarian non-profit organization supporting Moroccan underserved population that requires medical and educational attention. Houria has over 20 years of experience in the development of children and young adults with autism. She assists in developing individualized treatment plans based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB). She provides education and support for families of children and young adults with autism by presenting on autism, its causes, symptoms, and the different science-based therapies. She worked as a ABA therapist with children and young adults with autism in Colorado. Before devoting her work to autism and humanitarianism, Houria served as an academic consultant. She provided comprehensive advising to sponsored Saudi students on various issues (personal, financial, academic, and travel).
Houria also served as a research analyst for an international organization focusing on social sciences from an Islamic perspective. She managed research projects and provided support to project members to ensure a successful completion of tasks. She translated English and French material (academic, research, transcripts, and articles) into Arabic and vice-versa.
Houria graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) with a PhD in International psychology and from the Shenandoah University with a MBA. She also completed all the requirements of the Preparing Future Professional Faculty (PFPF) course with distinction and is currently enrolled on the TOPS101 PFPF Teaching Online Pedagogy and Standards course offered by TCSPP in Fall 2020.
Houria resides in Aurora, Colorado with her husband, Taoufik, and two children, Malik and Yunes.
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Houria Saïd Elmanouzi is the founder of Saeed Elmanouzi International Relief Corp., a humanitarian non-profit organization supporting Moroccan underserved population that requires medical and educational attention. Houria has over 20 years of experience in the development of children and young adults with autism. She assists in developing individualized treatment plans based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB). She provides education and support for families of children and young adults with autism by presenting on autism, its causes, symptoms, and the different science-based therapies. She worked as a ABA therapist with children and young adults with autism in Colorado. Before devoting her work to autism and humanitarianism, Houria served as an academic consultant. She provided comprehensive advising to sponsored Saudi students on various issues (personal, financial, academic, and travel).
Houria also served as a research analyst for an international organization focusing on social sciences from an Islamic perspective. She managed research projects and provided support to project members to ensure a successful completion of tasks. She translated English and French material (academic, research, transcripts, and articles) into Arabic and vice-versa.
Houria graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) with a PhD in International psychology and from the Shenandoah University with a MBA. She also completed all the requirements of the Preparing Future Professional Faculty (PFPF) course with distinction and is currently enrolled on the TOPS101 PFPF Teaching Online Pedagogy and Standards course offered by TCSPP in Fall 2020.
Houria resides in Aurora, Colorado with her husband, Taoufik, and two children, Malik and Yunes.
Erica Abbett, MLS, Adjunct Faculty
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Erica Abbett is a passionate educator and lifelong learner. The author of the young adult novel Ahead of Her Time, you can usually find her writing or building her online learning company, Vocabbett.
Having spent years studying abroad across Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, Erica saw first-hand what works (and what doesn't!) when it comes to language acquisition. She drew on these experiences when developing her own educational curriculum for Vocabbett, an online learning company that helps students improve their vocabulary and English skills. Using a unique, and research-backed, story-based method, she aims to make learning as intuitive as possible, reaching students through books, videos, and a bi-weekly podcast.
Erica received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Liberal Studies degrees from Southern Methodist University. As part of her time studying abroad, Erica spent a year in Italy with School Year Abroad, a semester at The American University in Cairo, and a semester at Tel Aviv University. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband and son.
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Erica Abbett is a passionate educator and lifelong learner. The author of the young adult novel Ahead of Her Time, you can usually find her writing or building her online learning company, Vocabbett.
Having spent years studying abroad across Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, Erica saw first-hand what works (and what doesn't!) when it comes to language acquisition. She drew on these experiences when developing her own educational curriculum for Vocabbett, an online learning company that helps students improve their vocabulary and English skills. Using a unique, and research-backed, story-based method, she aims to make learning as intuitive as possible, reaching students through books, videos, and a bi-weekly podcast.
Erica received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Liberal Studies degrees from Southern Methodist University. As part of her time studying abroad, Erica spent a year in Italy with School Year Abroad, a semester at The American University in Cairo, and a semester at Tel Aviv University. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband and son.
Tyler J. Wilcox, CPA, Adjunct Faculty
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Mr. Wilcox has four years of experience practicing in the public accounting field. Prior to that he spent nearly six years working for the State of Nebraska in its audit division. In those experiences he has led projects for companies the size of small start-ups to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues. His current focus is helping nonprofit leaders start and grow their organizations through a mix of accounting, budgeting, consulting, and tax solutions. Tyler highly values being a proactive leader and team player to ensure goals are met on time and in an accurate manner.
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Mr. Wilcox has four years of experience practicing in the public accounting field. Prior to that he spent nearly six years working for the State of Nebraska in its audit division. In those experiences he has led projects for companies the size of small start-ups to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues. His current focus is helping nonprofit leaders start and grow their organizations through a mix of accounting, budgeting, consulting, and tax solutions. Tyler highly values being a proactive leader and team player to ensure goals are met on time and in an accurate manner.
Chris E. Stout, PsyD, Core Faculty, and Program Chair
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Dr.Stout is a licensed clinical psychologist and international humanitarian with a diverse background in various domains. He is the Founding Director of the Center for Global Initiatives, Executive Producer and Host of the popular “Living a Life in Full” podcast. He was a Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry in the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois and prior to that he held an academic appointment at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He served as a NGO Special Representative to the United Nations, and he holds the distinction of being one of only 100 world-wide leaders appointed to the World Economic Forum’s Global Leaders of Tomorrow and was an Invited Faculty at the Annual Meeting in Davos.
Dr. Stout has lectured across the nation and internationally in over 20 countries, and visited 6 continents and over 100 countries. He was noted as being “one of the most frequently cited psychologists in the scientific literature.” He is a Fellow in the American Psychological Association, past-President of the Illinois Psychological Association, and is a Distinguished Practitioner in the National Academies of Practice. He is a Best Selling Author having published 38 books. His works have been translated into 8 languages. He is a recipient of four Humanitarian Awards and four additional honorary doctorates. He is a popular LinkedIn Influencer nearing a half-million followers and has been a guest on CNBC, CNN, NBC, PBS, NPR, and Oprah. He was listed in Fast Co.’s Global Fast 50 nominees and in TED Founder Richard Saul Wurman’s “Who’s Really Who, 1000: The Most Creative Individuals in America.” He balances all his academic and humanitarian efforts with time with his family and ultra-running, adventure sports, and climbing (having summited 3 of the world’s 7 Summits).
Curriculum Vitae
Biography
Dr.Stout is a licensed clinical psychologist and international humanitarian with a diverse background in various domains. He is the Founding Director of the Center for Global Initiatives, Executive Producer and Host of the popular “Living a Life in Full” podcast. He was a Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry in the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois and prior to that he held an academic appointment at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He served as a NGO Special Representative to the United Nations, and he holds the distinction of being one of only 100 world-wide leaders appointed to the World Economic Forum’s Global Leaders of Tomorrow and was an Invited Faculty at the Annual Meeting in Davos.
Dr. Stout has lectured across the nation and internationally in over 20 countries, and visited 6 continents and over 100 countries. He was noted as being “one of the most frequently cited psychologists in the scientific literature.” He is a Fellow in the American Psychological Association, past-President of the Illinois Psychological Association, and is a Distinguished Practitioner in the National Academies of Practice. He is a Best Selling Author having published 38 books. His works have been translated into 8 languages. He is a recipient of four Humanitarian Awards and four additional honorary doctorates. He is a popular LinkedIn Influencer nearing a half-million followers and has been a guest on CNBC, CNN, NBC, PBS, NPR, and Oprah. He was listed in Fast Co.’s Global Fast 50 nominees and in TED Founder Richard Saul Wurman’s “Who’s Really Who, 1000: The Most Creative Individuals in America.” He balances all his academic and humanitarian efforts with time with his family and ultra-running, adventure sports, and climbing (having summited 3 of the world’s 7 Summits).
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