Rebecca Nicholson specializes in the integration of contemporary and indigenous systems of conflict resolution. Her work has included conflict related to human trafficking, child soldier reintegration, genocide prevention, post-war development, and countering violent extremism. Currently Dr. Nicholson works as a conflict coach to individuals, and as a private consultant to philanthropic foundations. She is also a Senior Scientist at Valka-Mir Human Security, who specialize in the use of nonlethal soft power tactics to augment Psychological Operations and Civil-Military Affairs. Dr. Nicholson’s early professional experience was in political campaigning, fundraising, strategic messaging, and press relations. She has published on sexism that occurs (and kills careers) at elite levels, and the way donor participation can either exacerbate or resolve conflict. She holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis & Resolution, undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Public Relations, and numerous certifications for specialized training in family conflict, disaster-related mental health, and trauma.