Gregory Paul Meyjes, Ph.D.

Visionary, well-rounded, and dynamic intercultural justice and understanding leader - with a cultural-rights based approach to equity in communities, organizations, and society. Applies exceptional professional seasoning, international experience, and interdisciplinary understanding to creating transformational outcomes and initiatives. Dedicated to racial equity.

• Certified Court Interpreter, 02/2001: English, French, German, Dutch (Cert. Nr. 34477, 34478, 34479)
• Teaching English (U of Essex, 1983)

2017-pr. NADOHE (Nat. Assoc. of Chief Diversity Officers);

2008-2011 NAFSA (International Educators Association);

2007-2008 Center for the Right to Health, Nigeria (Board member);

2002-2003 Communications: Religion Communicators Council;

2001-2002 Religion Communicators Council (national);

1991-1993 American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages;

1987-1988 Carolina Assoc. of Translators and Interpreters (Vice-Chair);

1886-1987 North Carolina Literacy Association (Board);

1985-1989 Linguistic Society of America;

1985-1986 American Association of Teachers of German;

1981-1984 Translators' Association of the Netherlands.

Recent Presentations

* Race Unity: A Spiritual Imperative, 05/2022, Montgomery, AL

* Visualizing Race Unity, 06/2019, Montgomery, AL (semi-civic)

* Session Chair: Intercultural Dynamics of Indigenous Conflict Management, 04/12

Kennesaw State University, 04/20-21, 2012

* Interfaith Youth/Student Leadership: The Challenge of Intercultural Consciousness and

Communication (keynote), 11/2011, Purdue University,

* Culture and Conflict, 09/11, Mediation Training for Nigerian Judges, Kennesaw State

* Education for Global Citizenship: 06/11, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town,

* Intercultural Competence in Ethnic Conflict Prevention and Resolution, 02/2011

U.S. Army War College (Strategic Studies Institute)

* English beyond Our Borders: Reflections on the Risks, Rewards, and Responsibilities of Teaching English as a Second Language, GA TESOL, Atlanta, GA, 10/2010

Global Media and Public Affairs Activities (Civic)

Radio Programs & Interviews:

R.T.B. Brussels (B) 1972 / S.W.F. Saarbruecken, (D) 1976 / Radio Bogota (Columbia) 1981 / Radio-Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), 1975 / FR3 Cayenne (French Guiana), Fort-de-France (Martinique), Grenoble (F), Pointe-a-Pitre (Guadeloupe) / Numerous private & (non-)commercial radio stations in Antigua, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Columbia, Costa Rica, France, French Guiana, Germany, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad & Tobago, USA.

Television Programs & Appearances:

Bogota (Columbia) 1981 / Cayenne (French Guiana) 1982, 1984, 1985 / Paramaribo (Surinam) 1983, 1985 / Port-of-Spain (Trinidad & Tobago) 1983 / TFI Paris (F) 1982

Print media: Interviews & Articles:

Frankfurter Neue Presse (D) 24-11-78 / France-Antilles (Martinique) 15-12-82, 20-12-82 / Voorschotens Dagblad (NL) 1980 / France-Guyane (French Guiana) 31-12-82 / Traunreuter Anzeiger (D) 10-12-80 / The Guardian (Trinidad) 07-01-83 / Brugsch Handelsblad (B) 28-08-81 / The Lancaster Guardian (UK) 03-23-84, 03-30-84 / Le Soir, Edition du Provencal (F) 22-07-82 / France-Antilles (Guadeloupe) 10-12-82,17-06-85 / Das Luxemburger Wort (L) 05-06-82, 26-06-82 / L’Independant (Guinea) 1999 / Atlanta Journal-Constitution, San Diego Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, etc. 2002

Civic Presentations:

The Vision of Race Unity, The Value of Consultation, Anti-Apartheid, International Women Year, Draught in Africa Relief, International Year of the Child, Habitat for Humanity, United Nations Day, Human Rights, UNICEF, Interfaith understanding, etc.

Residence: Guadeloupe (1993-94); Guinea (1998-2000); France (1981-83); United Kingdom (1983-84); Germany (1974-80); Netherlands (1956-63, 1964-74); USA: 1955-56, 1963-64, 1984-93, 1994-98, 2000-present. Many professional and civic visits overseas.