Johanna Mendelson Forman @conflictcuisine

Johanna is a scholar-in-residence at American University’s School of International Service and a senior advisor with the Stimson Center’s Managing Across Boundaries Initiative. She helped to found USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives and served in a variety of high-level functions within the U.S. government, World Bank and U.N. Foundation, among others. Most recently, she co-directed the Center for Strategic and International Studies' post-conflict reconstruction project.

Latest Articles

At the creation: Brian Atwood and OTI’s enduring legacy

about 11 years ago // Office of Transition Initiatives

The Office of Transition Initiatives is now considered the go-to resource for managing ongoing crises of the 21st century — a testimony to Brian Atwood’s vision during his tenure at USAID. A guest commentary from Johanna Mendelson Forman.

A future of peace

over 11 years ago // #SheBuilds the Future: Johanna Mendelson Forman

Let's engage women more in peace talks and efforts to keep communities safe and secure — the results speak for themselves. A guest commentary by Johanna Mendelson Forman of Creative Associates.

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