Education

BA, University of Northern Colorado
MTS, The Divinity School, Harvard University
JD, Northeastern University School of Law

Profile

Lecturer in Law, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver (2008-present); Visiting Professor of Law, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver (2003-present); Director, Human Trafficking Clinic (HTC), Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver (2008-present); Visiting Professor of Law, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver (2003-present), Chair, Task Force on Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking, University of Denver (2003-present), Director, Center on Rights Development (CORD), Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver (2007-present); Senior Fellow, Institute on Globalization and Security (IGLOS), University of Denver (2003-present); Adjunct Professor, International Disaster Psychology Program, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, University of Denver (2007-present); Special Rapporteur, UN.GIFT (United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking) (2007-present); Instructor, Colorado Regional Community Policing Institute (2006-present); Consultant, Department of Energy/Department of Interior (Energy Right-of-Ways and Indian Country) (2006-present); Visiting Professor, Sturm College of Law, University of Denver (2002-2005); Visiting Scholar, Departments of Philosophy and Religion, University of Denver (2002-2004); Senior Advisor, Colorado Task Force on Human Trafficking, Colorado State Legislature (2005-present); Adjunct Professor, Institute on Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR), George Mason University (1999-2001); Supervisor, Asset Forfeiture Unit, U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO-DC) (1998-2002); President, Arizona Teachings, Inc. (ATI) (1992-2007); Visiting Professor, Department of Communications, University of Arizona (1990?1992); Buddhist Chaplain: Harvard University (1979-1990); University of Arizona (1990-1998); George Mason University (1998-2002); University of Denver (2002-present); Member: Religion-Reconciliation Roundtable and Buddhism Roundtable, U.S. Department of State; International Religious Freedom in Europe and Asia Roundtable, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom; Religion and Mass Atrocity Prevention Roundtable, Genocide Prevention Task Force, United States Institute of Peace.

Research and Expertise

Forced labour, human trafficking and modern slavery; international humanitarian law of armed conflict (IHL/LOAC); torture; international law; international law and human rights; national and homeland security law; comparative religion and spirituality; Buddhist philosophy

Courses

INTS 4928: Topics in International Law: Torture
INTS 4935: International Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflict (IHL/LOAC)
INTS 4936: International Law and Human Rights
INTS 4955: Human Trafficking Clinic
INTS 4969: National Security Law
INTS 4987: Contemporary Slavery & Human Rights (Human Trafficking)