Autor/-in: John Bell

John Bell. , a direct student of Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh since 1982, is a teacher in the Plum Village tradition. He has served on the boards of the Earth Holders Community climate justice initiative, the racial justice initiative ARISE, and the North American Dharma Teachers Sangha. In his wider life, he has 40 years of experience in the youth field as an educator, counselor, community organizer, leadership trainer, and program director. He is a founding member of three youth leadership organizations: East Harlem’s Youth Action Program (in 1978); Children of War (in 1984); and YouthBuild USA (in 1988). Until his retirement, John was the vice president for leadership development at YouthBuild USA (www. youthbuild. org), an international nonprofit with 350 programs in 15 countries providing young people with further education, vocational training, and leadership skills. A nationally recognized trainer and consultant in youth leadership development, Bell lives near Boston.