Jeanette Tantillo

Professor , Webster University, Geneva Campus

Geneva, Switzerland

University professor specializing in international organizations, moderating debates / dialogues, and project management. Seeks teaching, academic management, or project oriented role. Highly organized, self-starter who excels at making complicated tasks manageable. Pet interest - the impact of ICTs on global governance, democratic participation, and civic information.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
  • Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
Professional Experience:

• Courses/ activities on the role of international organizations, non-state actors and civil society in international relations; Model United Nations; Political Argumentation and Debate
• Lecture topics include: human rights, IHL, sustainable development, trade, environmental law, digital technologies, advocacy, ethics, global health
• On campus coordination of student dialogues and debates; On-campus MUN event
• Professional Development workshops on competency, knowledge, and skills analysis
• Faculty advisor for Model United Nations and Writing Club
In previous positions:
Program Officer for various dialogues: bringing together high-level actors from government, civil society, and academia to discuss ethics, sustainable development, and trade negotiations, including:
• Elaboration of concept papers, background documents, and final report
• Bilingual liaison activities
• Recruitment of participants
• Facilitation of meetings of interested parties
• Substantive inputs, logistical supervision, and financial oversight
• Database design, construction and oversight

Education:

Master’s Degree in International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland: Oct 1997 - Oct 1999
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies International History and Politics

Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning, New Brunswick, NJ USA: Sep 1995 - May 1997
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Bachelor of Arts Degree, New Brunswick, NJ USA: Sep 1987 - May 1991
Rutgers University, Douglass College
Political Science Merit Scholar; Distinguished Scholar

Affiliations and Achievements:

• Publications by J Loretta (pen-name):
- The Aspirants, A novel of contemporary political fiction
- Matters to Me, A poetry chapbook
• Founder and Host: Geneva Open Mic Poetry Readings or GOMPR - 2016 to present
• Steering Committee Member: Geneva Writers Group - 2023 to present

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, French

Nationality:

United States

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