Dr. Eileen Borris
Author, Thought Leader, Healer of Nations
Eileen Ruth Borris, EdD, specializes in international conflict resolution, mediation, negotiation, dialogue, multi-track diplomacy, and peace building. She is a highly regarded speaker, author, consultant, and trainer in the areas of forgiveness, conflict resolution, and the healing of nations. Hailed as the leading expert in her field, Dr. Borris harnesses a unique set of skills and experiences gained over her past two decades of service as both a clinical and political psychologist. She designs and implements programs that escalate transformation in the way international conflicts are resolved, resulting in dramatic progress in places that had been ravished by centuries-old struggles. She is revered for changing society’s vision of peacekeeping and working unyieldingly towards reconciling world conflicts.
Since the 1980s, Dr. Borris has worked internationally to help rebuild more than fifteen of the world’s most volatile and war-torn countries, including Afghanistan, Liberia, Nigeria, Nepal, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Israel, the Occupied Territories and the Republic of Georgia. She is the former president of Forgiveness International and still serves on the board of this organization whose mission is to advance individual and societal transformation through the practice of forgiveness in order to create sustainable peace. She has also served as Director of Training and Program Development at the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy (IMTD) in Washington, DC, whose mission is to promote a systems-based approach to conflict resolution training and communication.
Awards
Dr. Borris received the ATHENA leadership award for her work in empowering women around the world which was acknowledged by Governor Douglas Ducey of Arizona and Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University.
Other Awards
ATHENA Leadership Award for her work, courage and wisdom in her work home and abroad. March 2018
“Distinguished Contribution to the Practice of Psychology” for work done in psychology including peace psychology – Arizona Psychological Association. November 2008
“Champion of Forgiveness” in recognition for exemplary commitment to forgiveness, reconciliation and peace from the World Forgiveness Alliance. August 2008
National Press Club 30th Annual book Fair. “Finding Forgiveness: A 7 Step Program for letting go of Anger and Bitterness” was chosen as one of the books for 2007 to participate in this prestigious event. November 2007
Best Books for 2007 Award for “Finding Forgiveness: A 7 Step Program for letting go of Anger and Bitterness.” Sponsored by USA Book News. November 2007
Books for a Better Life Awards for “Finding Forgiveness: A 7 Step Program for letting go of Anger and Bitterness.” Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society – New York City Chapter. February 2007
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Working with Eileen
Dr. Borris has been invited to create and instruct peace-building programs in more than fifteen of the most unstable and war-torn countries. She has taught at the most prestigious universities in the world, including Thunderbird School of Global Management, where she works today, delivered multiple addresses to the United Nations, and has written two highly acclaimed books on the topic of forgiveness.