Peacemaking in conflict zones

Scott Kerr

Scott Kerr is a graduate of Anderson University with a major in Political Science.  After graduating in the Summer of 1999 Kerr began work with Christian Peacemaker Teams.  Beginning in Chiapas Mexico with the Abejas, a mayan indigenous Catholic community, Kerr accompanied some members as they returned to their villages of origin after fleeing in terror after the 1997 massacre of 45 of their friends and family.  After working in Chiapas for over a year, Kerr began working in Colombia implementing a plan to accompany a threatened community.  There in Colombia the team accompanied over 70 fa
Contact Details:
scottkerr [at] cpt [dot] org
State/Province/Region:
Denver
Country:
United States

Suzanna Collerd

Suzanna Collerd graduated from Vassar College in Art History and Italian prior to beginning her work with Christian Peacemaker Teams. Most of Suzanna's full time work focuses on accompaniment of at risk communities and organizations in Colombia where she has heard stories of the devastating effects of aerial fumigations and the ongoing civil war. She has also led a delegation to the Arizona/Sonora project and participated in the 75 mile Migrant Walk. Fluent in English and Spanish, Suzanna is prepared to present in either language.

Contact Details:

1322 William St.
River Forest, IL 60305
Email: suzannac [at] cpt [dot] org, suzanna.collerd [at] gmail [dot] com

State/Province/Region:
Illinois
Country:
United States