Alice Pedersen

Background

About Alice Pedersen

I build spaces for people to flourish.I am a leader in education who draws from deep content knowledge along with a variety of contemplative, artistic, and movement practices in order to create space for people to explore, learn, and grow. I have 15 years of experience teaching humanities and life-skills courses in the university classroom; leading international study programs that link history, literature and experiential learning; and facilitating spaces of wellness and resilience for students and professionals alike. I also have significant skill in event planning and management, creating joyful and meaningful celebrations that reflect clients’ values and goals. Over the course of my career, I have focused on supporting diverse adults through transformational experiences, while always emphasizing justice and equity.My core strengths include:Empathy: I understand and support emotional responses with intuitive clarity.Facilitation: I am a skilled group leader, who can see multiple perspectives and help groups find mutual understanding and recognition even in difficult conversation.Learning: I am a fast learner, who takes joy in diving deep into new subjects and skills.Responsibility: I take ownership over my commitments and will always get the job done.Process: I take pleasure in checking to-do items off the list when I understand how they contribute to the bigger project and vision.Writing & Communication: I understand how to leverage language and technology to connect with diverse audiences.I am highly motivated when working in a supportive, friendly environment in which we balance project- and problem-sharing with individual work and responsibilities. I enjoy supporting others in their work and knowing that my contributions are helping to build a stronger and healthier community or institution. I thrive in organizations that value clarity, integrity, enthusiasm, and social justice.