Creative Peace Initiatives (CPI)

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Who We Are:
CPI is an established student organization at American University whose goal is to promote peace education and creative peacebuilding and address issues involving youth and conflict.  CPI creates opportunities in the Washington, D.C. area for these initiatives through our four programmatic pillars:  (1) the Domestic Education and Service Program, (2) Trainings, Conferences and Speakers, (3) International Peace Outreach, and (4) Internships, Networking and Research.

Mission:
To coordinate and support peace education and creative peacebuilding programs domestically, internationally, academically, and practically in order to enhance the American University’s mission of service.

Vision:
To reach youth and educators in creative and meaningful ways in order to empower them to be peacemakers in their communities.

CPI Officers:
Megan Chabalowski: Co-President
Indhika Jayaratnam: Co-President
Lynn Izakowitz Vice-President
Laura Wood: Board-Member-at-Large
Luah Tomas: Communications
Emily Oxenford: Treasurer
 
Contact us at cpi@american.edu

CPI is always looking for energetic and creative students or community members to join us in our activities and to explore creative peace building interests. If you have ideas on how we can assist you and/or your organization please email us!