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 incorporated in Oregon as a Nonprofit Corporation and has filed with the IRS for federal 501c3 tax exempt status.
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, Chair
Daniel Arkin
Pat Arkin
Pat Brill
David Mandelblatt
Nancy Newman
Frank Vignola, Vice Chair
Mary Lou Vignola, Treasurer
Advisory Committee
Dan Bryant
Laurel Fisher
Larry Perry
Ruth Duemler
Mary Ann Holser
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 Chair of World Peace One Board of Advisors, 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.
John Attig - A retired designer of history games who realized that while many generals are honored very few people recognize or know much about the peacemakers of this country. The Nobel Peace Laureate Project is his idea and he is the driving force behind this project.
Dan Arkin - A retired attorney who now describes himself as a volunteer advocate, particularly for numerous disability-related issues and causes. He has resided in Eugene since 1999. He believes this Peace Laureate project is much needed and well-suited to the proposed site and Eugene.
David Mandelblatt - A retired public school teacher whose entire 33 year career was spent in Eugene. As pacifist, he is committed to furthering positive efforts on behalf of a peaceful world. The work of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates serves as an inspiration for all of us.
Nancy Newman - Taught middle school social studies, language arts and technology for 34 years in Eugene, Oregon. She was part of the teacher student team that created the Peace Project in 1994. This project won International recognition and encouraged collaboration of students worldwide to contribute to and create peace.
Dr. Frank Vignola - Director of the University of Oregon Solar Energy Center
Mary Lou Vignola, retired University of Oregon – peace advocate.
Dr. Mary Ann Holser - Retired health policy professor, civic volunteer.