George S. Anthony, UN DPI NGO Primary Representative

Mr. George S. Anthony is an accomplished educator and conflict resolution specialist. He has been featured nationally on ABC News’ “20/20: Social Cruelty in Our Nation’s Schools” and on CNN’s “Crossing Borders.” He is frequently featured in many newspaper articles on bullying, conflict resolution, ethnic diversity, and news programs such as WABC Special Report “Bullying in the Classroom.” George Anthony is a trained conflict resolution specialist, certified in mediation by Columbia University, the National Institute for Dispute Resolution, and the New York City Board of Education. Mr. Anthony is an educator with over thirty years of classroom teaching experience. He is also the Co-Director of the Institute for International Leadership, Non-Violence, and Service. He has an M.S. in Education training teachers, administrators, social workers, guidance personnel, and others in conflict management. He works with universities, including Rutgers University School of Social Work, Monmouth University and Brookdale College.

Mr. Anthony has produced award-winning videos dealing with issues of tolerance, leadership, and diversity. As Director of Peace Dynamics Consultants, George Anthony continues to work with numerous school districts, community and corporate organizations. He has written publications and workshops on topics dealing in conflict resolution, leadership and diversity. He is the co-author of “Stand Up & Lead: Curriculum Guide” that features strategies for addressing bullying and diversity in addition to approaches for creating supportive learning environments for all. Mr. Anthony is currently serving as the United Nations’ NGO DPI Pathways to Peace Primary Representative and the Co-Chair to the International Day of Peace “UN Education Peace Team.” He has consulted for the world-renowned Seeds of Peace Organization as well as the Anne Frank Center in both the Netherlands and the United States. He has worked with the Anti-Defamation League’s “A World of Difference Institute,” the New York City Department of Education, the United Nations’ “Seasons of Non Violence Task Force,” the United States’ Institute for Peace, the United Federation of Teachers, NJEA and numerous school districts. His programs have been recognized and implemented in both national and international forums. His “Peer-to-Peer: Mediation and Conflict Resolution Institute” have been recognized at the United Nations “as a model program for the world.” He has spoken at the United Nations’ World Headquarters at numerous conferences. Currently, Mr. Anthony is leading “The Global Leaders Institute” at Mater Dei Prep as well as developing a cadre of future leaders in international diplomacy and non-violent leadership by utilizing design-thinking applications and strategies. He remains active as an educator, a workshop facilitator, a DPI and ECOSOC UN Member as well as the executive director for Peace Dynamics and the Primary United Nations Representative for the NGO, Pathways To Peace.