About Us:
The Nobel Peace Laureate Project is a grass roots organization in Eugene, Oregon created to promote peace by honoring and inspiring peacemakers. The group is composed of educators, political activists, and concerned citizens who want to work for world peace.
The Nobel Peace Laureate Project is a 501-C(3) public corporation and a qualifying non-profit partner of the Oregon Cultural Trust.
Honorary Co-Chairs
Claes Nobel - Senior Member of the Swedish Nobel Family
Ruth Bascom - Former Eugene Mayor
Jim Torrey - Former Eugene Mayor
Board
John Attig, President - Retired teacher and author
Tana Mason, Vice President - Eugene Social Learning and marketer
Nancy Newman, Secretary - Retired teacher and University of Oregon staff member
Emily Hart, Treasurer
- Experienced nonprofit worker
The Reverand Dan Bryant, Frist Christian Church
Patricia Anderson, Educator
Bill McConochie, Political Psychologist
Brief Biographies
Claes Nobel - Senior member of the Swedish Nobel Family, is a renowned champion of environmental stewardship, earth ethics, and youth leadership. Mr. Nobel is head of United Earth, and Founder & Chairman of the National Society of High School Scholars. He advises spiritual, political, and economic leaders on preserving the earth and preserving peace, as well as working to help instill these ideals in youth through education and example.
The Nobel Peace laureate Project 2009 Newsletter
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