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25 May 2018	(Last Updated May 25th, 2018 11:44)
French-based energy intelligence company METRON has been selected by the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore (NTU) to collaborate on its Renewable Energy Integration Demonstrator Singapore (REIDS) project, an energy management and optimisation initiative.
METRON has been selected by the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore to collaborate on its Renewable Energy Integration Demonstrator Singapore project Credit: Merlion444
REIDS is the largest hybrid microgrid test and research platform in the tropics, made up of eight microgrids located on Semakau, an island 8km south of Singapore.
Each of the microgrids house generation systems, such as wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, as well as loads and storage systems for hydrogen and Li-Ion. A desalination plant is also due to be installed for the examination of water-energy nexus in the area.
METRON's role will involve facilitating interoperability between the microgrids through monitoring and controlling the various storage systems, generators and desalination plant.
The company brings its energy intelligence platform, Energy Virtual Assistant, to the collaboration, which was developed to help industrial facilities achieve energy transparency. The platform uses multiple data sources accessed through industrial systems to identify energy saving methods and will be used to identify the optimal microgrid strategy.
METRON innovation manager Anthony Gadiou said "The energy virtual assistant is our artificial intelligence [AI] which will manage in real-time the microgrid to optimise the sequencing between the demand, the supply and the storage. Algorithm, forecast, data analytics and data science are use in this energy AI core."
METRON will also simulate the operation of a virtual power plant (VPP), incorporating energy market data such as spot price and demand response into its research.
REIDS was designed to aid the development and commercialisation of distributed energy systems in South East Asia. The region is particularly in need of these projects as many islands in the area face energy-related challenges, including accessibility and high energy prices, which act as a barrier to power access.
NTU estimates that around 125 million people in the region have either no or very sporadic access to electricity.
Off-site microgrids provide a viable solution to such problems and are tipped to become a key energy infrastructure for South East Asia, providing cheaper, more accessible and reliable power.
The initiative adds to Singapore's growing status as a leading force in energy management technologies.
Taking advantage of its tropical location, Singapore has become a forerunner in solar PV technologies, launching the world's largest floating solar PV testbed at Tengeh reservoir. Developing its expertise in distributed energy grids would allow such renewable energy methods to be incorporated into the current system, while keeping the electricity grid stable.
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NEW RELEASE!!!! JACKSON by H.C. BROWN + EXCERPT
After Jackson Moon's rock star Dom, dropped him for a woman, he enjoyed a variety of Masters. Big Doms, hairy Doms, the spankers, the edge players had relieved his itch, and his need for domination, but he craved that connection again, the special bond with a Dom that went way past trust.
He wanted a Dom to love him.
The way Rogue had.
That special connection that took a sub on a flight of sensation so intense, he never wanted to land, but when he did, he could find love in the strong arms of a man he could trust with his life.
Rogue had loved him, cared for him—left him—crushed him.
What would he do when Rogue walked into Club Depravity? How could he breathe in his scent and survive without him?
Jackson Moon ran his thumb through the condensation covering the glass of water and stared at the reflection behind the bar at Club Depravity. The crowd on the dance floor bounced as one to the heavy metal music thumping from the speakers set high in the ceiling. Reflections from the gaudy mirrored sixties glass ball twisted the men's smiles into gruesome masks under the colored flashing lights. He looked away, disinterested in blatant displays of happiness and swirled the ice around the glass watching each piece melt away into oblivion much like him of late. Loneliness surrounded him in a crowded club how stupid was that?
Fine, he'd helped his twin brother, Joel, pack his belongings and move into the new home of Reef Anderson, a fucking rock star, and the delectable Master Rhys who happened to be the owner of Club Depravity. Oh yeah, his vanilla virgin twin had stolen the heart of not one but two prime ass Doms and was doing the happy ever after scene. He rolled his shoulders. I'm not jealous.
Although of late, his life as a house sub had become meaningless. In fact, he could pinpoint the exact moment his life had gone straight to hell. It had coincided with the return of his friend, Shayd from overseas with news his old Dom and heartbreaker, Rogue. The lead singer of Alpha Rock would be arriving back in town. He swallowed the lump in his throat and rubbed unconsciously at the ache surrounding his heart. Oh yeah, being dumped by his longtime lover for a woman had sent him into a spiral of self-doubt. He'd seen it happen to other subs and recognized his fall from a rock star's arrogant sub to the sorry ass on the bottom of the pile of house subs.
At first, he'd enjoyed the variety of Masters. Big Doms, hairy Doms, the spankers, and the edge players had relieved his itch, his need for domination, but seeing his brother so happy with his Doms had made him remember a time he wished he could forget. Joel's Doms doted on his twin and the scenes his brother had described with them—man they blew his mind. He wanted that connection again, the special bond with a Dom that went way past trust. He wanted a Dom to love him.
That special connection that took a sub on a flight of sensation so intense, he never wanted to land, but when he did, he found love in the strong arms of a man he would have trusted with his life.
Rogue had loved him, cared for him—left him —crushed him.
"Hey, Jackson. Wanna play?"
Reluctantly, he turned his head to inspect the Dom standing beside him. Yeah, he could do the respect thing but he did not intend to do a scene with anyone. Dropping his lashes, he shook his head. "Thank you for asking, Master Dave, but I'm already booked. Maybe next time?"
Dave melted into the crowd at the sight of Shayd strolling toward him. He drew a sigh of relief, although the sight of Rogue's brother made his stomach drop. They were alike in many ways, the arrogant walk and tip of the head, but Shayd had a voice like dark chocolate, and Rogue had the sexy rasp of a lead singer.
"Well, don't you look the picture of misery? Point out the Dom who mistreated you and I'll teach him a lesson in respect." Shayd slid onto the barstool beside him his eyes flashing with menace. "Talk to me, boy."
"I'm not your fucking boy, Shayd, and we have been friends far too long for me to call you Master so back off." He took a long drink of water, licked his lips, and slid around on the barstool to face him. "No one has hurt me. Do you honestly believe I would get myself into any situation I couldn't handle? I'm not Ben. By the way, how is my innocent cousin handling your dungeon?"
"He is amazingly versatile and willing to try anything." Shayd waved at the bartender for his usual Scotch on the rocks then turned his attention back to him. "He is more like you than you give him credit for and he has a streak of arrogance I like."
Wonderful, another love match made in heaven. Excuse me while I gag. "I'm glad you're getting along. Now, why are you here, Shayd? You should be with Ben not hanging out with me." He caught the stiffening of Shayd's shoulders and waited for the ax to fall.
"I'm here to talk to you about Rogue." As Shayd swiveled to face him, his leather pants creaked. "Why haven't you returned his calls?"
Anger walked a path up his spine and he snapped his head up to glare at him. He forced out words between clenched teeth. "Back off. You are not going there."
"Yeah, I am." Shayd closed one large hand around Jackson's arm. "I have been dancing around on the sidelines for long enough. Neither of you will discuss the breakup. It's eating you up and affecting Rogue, which fucks up Alpha Rock and that sure as hell makes it my business. He hasn't written a song for two fucking years and can't without you. The band is losing its identity by constantly recording other people's material."
Jackson snorted and rounded on him. "Like I give a flying fuck about Alpha Rock. If I wanted to write songs, which I don't right now, I'd be writing with Reef Anderson, not fucking Rogue. Like, I could be in the same fucking room with that cheating asshole, let alone create a hit single with him." He pushed Shayd hard in the chest, but he didn't loosen his grip. "I thought you were my friend? Obviously not. Get the fuck away from me."
"Why did you split up with him without a face-to-face is all I want to know?" Shayd dragged him off the seat and toward the dungeons. "You are going to fucking talk to me if I have to tie you up for a week."
Jackson pulled back and slapped him hard across the face. "Yeah?" He turned to the bartender. "Get Rhys, now. Tell him I'm in trouble."
"Right, call the boss man or is he an in-law now, he's screwing your brother?" Shayd shook him hard enough to make his teeth rattle. "All I want to do is to get to the bottom of this. Look at you. You've lost weight and you don't give a fuck about anything. How long since you did any work?"
Shaking with fury, he met Shayd's troubled gaze and swallowed hard. He had been so damn pleased to see him return from the UK and now he wished he'd stayed there. Over his shoulder, he caught sight of Rhys barreling toward them with an expression hewn out of granite.
"Let go of Jackson—now!" Rhys set one large hand on Shayd's shoulder and glared at him nose to nose. "What the fuck are you doing, man?"
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Rohan Knight thinks all his birthdays have come at once when a sexy blond twink hits on him. He has searched for a delicious man like Cael all his life.
The problem is Nox, King of the Fae, sent Cael to discover who is using magyck unlawfully in the Nomag realm. When Cael finds Rohan is a rogue Pride shifter with ancient magyck, he must use all his powers of persuasion to lure him back to the safety of Other World.
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There is great speculation that another of our brothers is living in the Nomag realm. Nox came to me with news this day that he has sent Cael the Bronzed to observe the young male believed to be the only son of my cousin Anu and his mate Talia. The male has magyck abilities far beyond most Pride. He will become a danger to our existence if we are not able to bring him home.
Cael has offered to remove him and take him to Other World to monitor his abilities before we welcome him into our realm. He is an unknown quantity, but I am confident Nox will guide him along the correct path, and we will welcome him home soon.
Nox twirled the crystal goblet in his fingers admiring the way the blood-red wine made by the Pride and called Miza coated the glass. He inhaled the rich aromatic fragrance and lifted his chin to meet Blaise's worried expression. "Have no fear, I have sent Allure the Fair with Cael as brothers they are well equipped to handle a naughty Pride cub. Cael is well versed with the Nomag world and will fit in very well, have no fear."
"I hold grave concerns. This male has been living alone in the Nomag world since he was a baby, he will not accept our ways or our laws." Blaise snorted. "You told me how violent the Nomag race is and how they are little better than the scum that live in Druik Void. I cannot in all good conscious allow him free reign in any of our realms."
"Do you honestly believe he could overpower the magyck of the Fae?" Nox leaned back in his chair and sighed. "We have known each other a long time, Blaise, and it is time you trusted me to deal with this problem."
"The male is Pride." Blaise paced up and down the room in an annoying fashion. "He is my responsibility." He flicked him a long violet gaze. "You have enough trouble pleasing Hawke to deal with this."
Lady's blood, he had never seen Blaise so distraught. He smiled. Indeed, Hawke had allowed him a full share of his mate Lydia but he must make frequent returns to Other World to renew his powers. "I please myself, Blaise. Neither Hawke nor Lydia are my mates. I wish sometimes they were, but I am destined to have only Allure and a female yet to emerge." He smiled remembering his evening with his lovers. "They both understand my time with them is temporary and I must return to Allure." He refilled his goblet from a glass decanter on a polished side table at his elbow and turned back to Blaise. "Cael alone is more than capable of dealing with Rohan. He has had him under his watchful eye for six months or more."
"Six months and you only inform me now?"
"Do sit down and I will explain." Nox sipped the Miza holding the delicious liquid in his mouth a few moments before swallowing. "You do remember the time Rio went to the place the Nomags call London? He went to destroy the threat and came home with a mate?"
"Yes, and I do not have a problem with my memory, Nox." Blaise sat in the chair opposite and raised one dark eyebrow. "This Nomag world is on a different continent, so how did you find him?"
It would seem, you are a child still, but then I am five hundred summers old. "I have the ability to feel magyck, and some Nomags process a little but have no knowledge of how to access that part of their minds, rather like some of you." He chuckled. "However, I can see magyck as you see the wind blowing through the trees and know from which way it hails. The moment, I returned to Other World, I had Fae scrying in the direction from whence it came and after some time we found Rohan."
"Do go on, I would like to know why, as we are such close friends, you decided to keep this information from me?" Blaise poured a glass of Miza then glared at him. "This is not like you, Nox, what are you hiding from me?"

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When Beth Russell went to China to help a friend adopt a baby, her vivid dreams told her this child had always been hers.
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When Beth Nonte Russell traveled to China in 2000 to help her friend Alex adopt a baby girl from an orphanage there, she thought only that it would be a fascinating adventure. But her friend, who had planned the adoption for many months, panicked and began to have severe doubts about adopting the frail infant. Russell, a former Capitol Hill staffer, not only felt an immediate bond with the baby she named Lily, but was amazed to sense that their relationship had begun more than a lifetime ago. Author of Forever Lily: An Unexpected Mother's Journey to Adoption in China, Russell spoke to Beliefnet about her spiritual awakening, her foundation for adoptive families, and her belief that love never dies.
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This is a very surprising adoption book. It's about your spiritual journey to meet the child you were destined to have.
I didn't set out to write a book about adoption. I thought of it as a spiritual memoir, if anything. But my publisher felt the natural audience would be adoptive parents, so they kind of went down that road. But I feel that as people get to know the book, it will become more known in spiritual circles as being about the transformation that can occur suddenly and what happens as a result.
You didn't go to China to adopt a baby yourself, but to help your friend adopt. Then she backed out of the adoption. What happened?
A friend of mine asked me, sort of out of the blue, to go with her to China where she was adopting a child. Her husband couldn't come with her because they already had a child at home. I love to travel, and I thought, Well, this could be a really interesting thing to witness. I agreed to go, not knowing much about adoption, certainly not international adoption, or even the situation in China pertaining to the girls there. So I went into this very naively.
When we got to China, my friend, who had been beforehand exhibiting some nervousness, and seemed to have some cold feet, she had a breakdown of some sort where she changed her mind about the adoption. She came to the conclusion she could not go through with it and couldn't take the baby home.
By that time, which was just about 24 hours after the baby was brought to her, I already felt this strong connection with this child and I was devastated. I couldn't imagine what was going to happen to [the baby] if she was sent back to the orphanage. I saw the conditions there and I just knew I could not live with myself if I did not try to somehow bring her out.
It sounded like you had an immediate spiritual bond with the baby.
I did, and it was totally unexpected. I had three stepchildren going in to this whole scenario. I helped raise them, and they were in their late teens at the time and had sort of moved out of the nest. And my husband and I were really looking forward to having our lives back, in a sense. When I felt this bond with this child, I was really overwhelmed by it. It was certainly not something that I thought would happen. I don't consider myself a baby person. Or I wasn't at that point. I think I've become that. For me to feel so strongly about this child was something that took me completely by surprise.
You also describe a series of very vivid dreams you had in China. Do you think they were giving you a message?
I began, as soon as we were in China, on the plane actually, to have these dreams all having something to do with China and ancient China. At first I really didn't understand what they were. I have always had a vivid dream life. So until this unfolded, I really didn't see the connection of the dreams to what was happening during this trip. It was more than dreaming. I felt that I was being shown a past life experience. As I looked back even two years before I went to China, I could see other dreams and other experiences that were also related to this. Dreams about China, dreams about babies, dreams about rescuing babies. All these strange things that didn't add up until this trip unfolded.
The reason that I was able to sort of piece it together is that for a good period of time I wrote down all my dreams and was able to go back and look in my journals. And then I saw how this all had really been building for some period of time beforehand.
So you think that you had a past life connected to the adoption of Lily?
I do. When I got back and I realized "I have somehow gotten access to a past life experience," I could see how that experience led to what was unfolding in the present day. The connections were undeniable. I had been living my life as I think most people do, which is thinking that what we have now is sort of discrete—that we were born at a certain time, we will die at a certain time, and it's really not connected to anything before.
But, for me, it's like this whole idea opened a window in my mind where I just saw so completely how this past life experience, the dynamics there and what transpired and the energy that had gotten started in that lifetime, carried over into this one.
I guess that's what you call karma, or what Buddhists believe is karma, that these energy imprints carry over from lifetime to lifetime.
What is your spiritual background?
I grew up as a Catholic and my father was an accountant in Indiana and my mother, a housewife. So I had a very grounded life experience. But I've been a seeker my whole life in terms of religion and trying to understand what religion truly is, what faith is, what spirituality is. And part of the reason that I've been searching is that I was so skeptical of some of the sayings we were taught in my Catholic upbringing, that we were just supposed to believe certain things and take them on faith. I couldn't quite accept that.
What I try to say in the book is that it was a choice. Your destiny is a choice. I don't think that it's involuntary in the sense that it's going to happen to you no matter what. I think I could have said no to this child. I could have said, No, I won't bring this child home or even try. And then that whole line of possibility would have faded, and that would no longer have been an option in my life.
But because I did say yes and I did choose to go with feelings that were not making much rational sense, the destiny unfolded. So I don't think it's as static as most people might believe.
Did you pray for this situation to be resolved in a certain way?
That was one of the most interesting parts of it for me. Before this trip I would pray when I was in crisis, like most people do. Or I would pray for someone's healing or something like that.
But in this case, I felt I had to choose the highest possibilities or this might not work out in the right way. And I felt the highest possibility would just be to surrender to what the highest good would be for all the people involved in this, not just for me.
If I prayed to get this baby, what if that wasn't the highest good? Maybe I would subvert the highest good by praying for that. And so what it did was bring my prayer to a higher level where I really had to surrender my own personal feelings and ask that the best scenario for all occur.
Since coming back and trying to put all this together and understand what had happened, I really see how this whole thing was such a gift on so many levels. Just the understanding of prayer and what the different levels of prayer are was one of the greatest gifts.
There were so many ups and downs. Attorneys said it would be impossible for you to adopt Lily because of the very strict regulations. After all, Alex had been the one approved for the adoption, not you. Yet it had an amazing outcome for you.
I think of it as a miracle. I really feel it is just beyond rational explanation that it all worked out The odds against this working out or happening at all are so astronomically high that, to me, it's a miraculous occurrence, no doubt about it.
How were you transformed spiritually by this experience? What lesson did you get out of it that you can share?
I feel that the transformation was at the level of my heart. It was an opening of my heart, and I can't describe it any other way. It actually was even a physical feeling. During the trip I had actual pains in the area of my heart. It was painful in so many ways to open up to these feelings that I cared so much for this child. But it was looking almost impossible that I would ever have anything to do with her or her life.
Surrender is not something I do easily. I think that may be one of the most difficult things for people, especially in this culture where we're taught to be go-getters and make things happen. But, this was was paradoxical because the way to get what I wanted and needed was to surrender that want and need. For me, this whole idea of surrender was one of the most important concepts that arose.
What's Lily like now?
Well, she's eight and a half. And she has just blossomed into the most beautiful young girl. She's in second grade and just living and enjoying life. And she brings so much joy to us and enjoys life so much herself. She represents to me the whole value of human life. When I think of the children left behind there in China and many, many other places, that it's such a huge loss of human potential. And that bothers me the most to think how many other families could have joy from one of these children. Or how much joy could any of these children experience themselves?
There's controversy about international adoption. What are your feelings about it?
I feel that international adoption speaks to what the highest capability of human beings really is. You have a spectrum of human behavior where on one end you have people blowing themselves and other people up, or on the other end of the spectrum you have people accepting others for the bond of humanity that we all have.
What have you been doing to help adoptive families?
I knew when I came home that I would never really live life in the same way again, knowing how many children are in these sorts of situations. And so my husband and I started a foundation The Golden Phoenix Foundation where we're seeking to help both the children left behind in orphanages and raise awareness of some of the issues. I want to support and encourage adoptions and helping other human beings as much as possible. That's what our foundation is dedicated to.
What about Alex, the friend whom you went to China with? She comes off as sort of a negative character. But she also has a big role to play in getting you to China.
I've come a long way in trying to understand all of it in terms of her and her actions. And what I feel now is that in effect she's symbolic of all of us. I think back in my life on how many times I could not accept a gift, a spiritual gift or a gift of love.
I believe that's what this was about. She really serves to remind us that we all do that to some degree. The real task is to develop ourselves in a way that we can increase our capacity to love. I think that's what we're doing here. I didn't understand that until now. And that's why I call it a spiritual transformation.
You've mentioned that China recently imposed stricter adoption regulations.
Just this past May, the Chinese government announced their new rules for adoptive applicants. And they've tightened up quite a bit those they will approve for adoption. [For example, they won't approve anyone who is single, older than 50, divorced more than twice, or overweight.] The reason that they used is that they just don't have enough children to adopt out to all the applicants. I know adoptive families that have been to China and seen some of these orphanages were just shaking their heads, thinking how can this be? I was at an orphanage, and there were 200 kids there waiting to be adopted. And there might be thousands of orphanages in operation in China. So what is really going on here?
I think that partly it's about the Olympics, it's about public relations surrounding that and that the world is going to be looking in their direction between now and 2008. And I think that they don't want the world necessarily to know the extent of the problem and how many children there actually are there.
The reason it's an embarrassment in China is because these are not orphans in the traditional sense. Their parents are living. Their parents didn't give them up necessarily because they couldn't take care of them. This is a totally man-made, government‑made problem. And it's embarrassing in the sense that it didn't have to be this way.
If there's a natural disaster or there's disease or abject poverty, that's one thing. But in China that's not the case. These children are given up for one reason, and that is because they're female.
And the one-child policy?
Yes, that's the government policy I was speaking of. It's in place. It's still enforced. It's still something the government has said they are not going to back away from. There are a lot of children that are left in dire circumstances as a result of it.
You went back and adopted another baby?
We did. In 2004 we adopted a little girl. Her name is Jaden. She was nine months old at the time, and again, just a joy for us. We can't imagine our lives without her. I just feel blessed that they're in our lives. I'm looking so forward to watching both girls become what they were meant to be.
Have you found through this experience that there is a reason for things that happen, for instance, that people come into our lives for a reason?
Absolutely. It's not a belief for me, it's really more of a knowing. I know that's the case. The hopefulness for me is that we will never lose people that we love, that we will always be reunited with them. And love never dies. I did not understand that before this situation.
I know it's a stretch for some people, that they might think that this is really going off the deep end in terms of fantasy or illusion.To me it's the opposite. It's really taking the veil off the illusion that we are somehow living this discrete life that has no connection to anything. It makes me see people differently. I know there's a purpose for them being in my life and me in theirs.


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Teton Therapy, Wyoming
Administrative & Billing Staff
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Wyoming
Jeff McMenamy, OTR-L, Owner, CEO
Jeff grew up in Minnesota enjoying most youth sports and outdoor activities. He attended the University of North Dakota and graduated in 1991 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. He had the opportunity to learn his trade well with a clinical affiliation with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. He spent the next 10 years working and living in Montana and Wisconsin. But, he and his family eventually fell in love with Wyoming and decided to settle there. After tiring of corporate healthcare, he decided to venture out on his own in 1999. Thus, Teton Therapy was born. His passions include coaching youth hockey, archery hunting, fly-fishing, biking, running, swimming and learning as much as possible about running a business. Jeff loves the great state of Wyoming and the lifestyle it offers him and his family.
Jeff McMenamy
OTR-L, Owner, CEO
Ginny Holcomb
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Ginny Holcomb grew up in a military family and moved around the country as a child. In 1991, her father retired and moved the family to Riverton, WY, where she completed high school. Ginny attended the University of Wyoming, earning her BS in Psychology, and then attended University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, earning her BS in Occupational Therapy in 2000. Since then, Ginny has worked in many settings, including mental health, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and private practice. She is also Lymphedema certified, and is pursuing a hand therapy certification. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and improve their quality of life!
Ginny is a mother of two amazing children, and in her spare time, enjoys gardening, reading, anything crafty, and helping people archive new heights flying hot air balloons!
Kimberly Shelley, MBA, VP Admin
Kimberly was born and raised in Western Nebraska. She attended college at the University of Wyoming, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, with an emphasis in International Business followed by a Master of Business Administration Degree. After college, Kimberly moved to Fremont County with her family. She worked for the Fremont County Assessor for 5 years as a property appraiser before coming to Teton Therapy in the fall of 2011. When not at work, Kimberly enjoys playing softball, traveling, and spending time outdoors, but most of all she enjoys spending time with her children.
Kimberly Shelley
MBA, VP Administration
Michelle McMenamy, Finance Manager
Michelle was born and raised in Minnesota. In high school she participated in volleyball, basketball, track and softball. She enjoyed camping with her family and yearly ski trips to Big Sky, Montana. She attended the University of North Dakota where she earned her Bachelor of Accountancy. Living in Montana solidified her love of the west. She moved to Wyoming in 1997 with her family and loves the variety of outdoor activities available. She enjoys spending time with her family four-wheeling, hiking, fishing and camping.
Michelle McMenamy
Ian McMenamy, Administrative Communicator
Ian grew up in Riverton playing multiple sports, including hockey and football. He recently graduated from the University of Wyoming and decided to come back to Riverton due to the endless activities the area has to offer. Although he grew up around therapy, he is constantly learning new things and is amazed by how many different issues therapy can help with. In his free time, he loves fly fishing, backpacking, archery hunting, snowmobiling, and playing men's league hockey.
Ian McMenamy
Administrative Communicator
Jennifer Hegwood, Billing Manager
Jennifer has been with Teton Therapy since 2009 and has done many aspects of the job. She began as a therapy tech working along side the therapists, and then moved into purchasing and insurance verification. She started in-house billing in 2015. Jennifer is also in charge of credentialing for all of our clinics and the therapists, which ensures our therapists are "in network". She enjoys helping patients learn and understand the financial side of things. She is married with 2 grown children and is also a grandma. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, hunting (especially bow hunting), fishing, cake decorating as well as many other crafty things. She also enjoys traveling and helping with hot air balloons.
Jennifer Hegwood
Billing Manager
Jessica Richardson, Patient & Billing Accounts
Jessie is a married mother of 3 who is outgoing, friendly, & hardworking. Her favorite thing to do in life besides spend time with her loved ones, is traveling and going to concerts. So far, she's been to 42 out of the 50 states & 1 other country. She and her family usually take two big vacations every year. Other hobbies include hiking, going to the mountains/lake, and being active outdoors in general. Jessie's bucket list includes a trip to Greece, run with the bulls in Spain, and visiting Pere Lachaise to see Jim Morrison's grave. She started working for Teton Therapy in April of 2018 and she still loves it!
Jessica Richardson
Billing & Patient Accounts
Tara Brost, Billing & Patient Accounts
Tara has lived in Riverton her whole life. Tara and her husband, Dusty, own and operate a small cattle ranch in Riverton with their 4 children. She attended CWC and earned a Medical Assisting degree. She loves working the medical field, and hopes to continue her education. When Tara isn't managing her busy schedule, she enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping, and playing outdoors with her family.
Tara Brost
Landon Lybeck, Marketing & Public Relations Specialist
Landon was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming and is a recent graduate of the University of Wyoming – Go Pokes! Before attending UW, Landon played collegiate baseball in Nebraska where his love for corn and Mexican cuisine flourished. During his time at the University, Landon was involved with the media relations program for the athletic department as well as coaching/playing for the club baseball team. Landon is a fan of Duke basketball, Colorado Rockies baseball and the Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team. He enjoys exploring the great outdoors, kickin' back with friends, going to the lake, listening to podcasts, and spending time with family. Stop in the Cheyenne clinic and say hello!
Landon Lybeck
Kaya Reed, Marketing & Public Relations
Kaya is a native to the Riverton community. When she isn't busy at work at Teton Therapy, you can find her exploring Wyoming with her son and boyfriend.
Kaya Reed
Marketing & PR Specialist
The Riverton Team
Sarah Flatt, PT, DPT
Sarah was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. After graduating from Kelly Walsh High School, she had the opportunity to continue her soccer career at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Following two years of college soccer, Sarah transferred to the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota where she pursued a degree in physical therapy. She first discovered Teton Therapy on an eight week clinical rotation where she fell in love with the staff and company. After graduating in May 2015 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Mary, Sarah returned to the great state of Wyoming in order to be close to family, friends, and the great outdoors.
Sarah Flatt
PT, DPT
John Reddon, PT, DPT Physical Therapist
John, a native Rivertonian, has returned to his roots and joined our the Teton team. After earning his Bachelor's Degree from UW (Go Pokes!), John attended the University of Mary is Bismarck, ND where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2018. He devotes most of his time to his wife Perry and their beloved dogs, Gus and Bear. Together, they embark on outdoor adventures as only you can find in Wyoming.
John Reddon
Jeanna Fegler, PTA
Jeanna graduated from Adams State College with a BA in Biology in 1993. She later returned to school to receive her Associates Degree, accrediting her as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 1997. Jeanna has worked in geriatrics, pediatrics, and both in outpatient and inpatient settings around Wyoming. Growing up in Denver, CO, she enjoys returning to the fast-paced city to visit family but prefers the small-town life Fremont County offers. Jeanna also enjoys exploring the adventurous outdoors of Wyoming.
Jeanna Fegler
Mark Doebele, PTA
Mark graduated from Denver Technical College with an Associate Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant in October 1993. He started his first job at Lander Valley Medical Center in January 1994 performing In-Patient, Out-Patient, Acute Care Rehabilitation, and Wound Care. Mark worked there for seventeen and half years, until he made the switch to Teton Therapy in September 2011. He enjoys working with Total Joint Replacement post-operatively best in his career and is anxious to help his patients heal themselves.
Mark Doebele
Donald Scott, COTA-L
Donald began his Medical Career enlisting in the U.S. Army as a Combat Medic in 2005. He served his first three year enlistment as a Combat Medic in Fort Lewis, WA of which 15 months deployed to Iraq. He re-classed into Occupational Therapy to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). He received his level one training in Fort Sam Houston, TX at the Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S) followed by level two (field work) training in Fort Gordon, GA at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. He has worked as a COTA at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl Germany and William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso Texas prior to joining the team here at Teton Therapy. He is very excited to work in the civilian population and provide services in a small town atmosphere. Donald enjoys Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Skiing and most importantly spending quality time with his wife and children.
COTA-L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Theresa Horsch PT, DPT
Theresa is originally from the Wichita, Kansas area. She attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO and received a BA in Integrative Physiology before taking a year off to work and enroll in physical therapy school. Theresa graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2014 from Marymount University in Arlington, VA. The East coast was pleasant enough but she moved back home to Colorado a few years to start her career as a physical therapist. Theresa has been working in the outpatient and mixed outpatient/inpatient hospital setting since then. She is passionate about helping people remain independent and active throughout their lives, whether it be the weekend warrior or someone recovering from surgery. Theresa loves spending time with her family which includes her husband, young daughter, and 2 energetic dogs. Theresa and her family moved from the Front Range in Colorado to Lander in 2017 and enjoy all the offerings of Fremont County including hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and camping.
Theresa Horsch
Jason West MPT, MBA
Jason hails from the Salt Lake City, UT but wanted out of the big city rush and that's how he found Teton Therapy. Jason brings 18 years of Physical Therapy skills to our Community. He has been a Physical Therapist since 2002 and received his MBA in 2009. Jason enjoys treating all cases when it comes to Physical Therapy. No two cases are the same and he enjoys finding what treatments work for each person. If Jason isn't at work you can find him, his wife and their 3 daughters exploring the outdoors in all its wonders, from downhill skiing to camping and fishing.
MPT, MBA
Sierra Guzman, Therapy Technician
Sierra has lived in Riverton her whole life where a lot of her family also resides. She had her first daughter, Catalaya back in August who lights up her world. She enjoys going fishing and being outdoors with her family and her girlfriend, RedDawn. One day she hopes to go back to school and plans to become a therapist. If you don't see her at work she is usually in the kitchen practicing family recipes and learning some of her own.
Sierra Guzman
Therapy Technician
Nancy Ruble, Front Desk Representative
Nancy grew up in Riverton, after graduation from Riverton High School and working at Central Wyoming College she moved to Colorado. Returning to Riverton in the late 90's, she worked at Riverton Memorial Hospital and Fremont Family Practice. She has worked at Teton Therapy since the fall of 2012. She loves working with the clients, seeing them progress as they go through there therapy. Outside of work, Nancy enjoys spending time with her family and participating in charity run/walks.
Nancy Ruble
Front Desk Representative
Jody Boyd, Front Desk Representative
Jody is a Wyoming native who grew up in Rock Springs. After high school she attended the Utah College of Massage Therapy where she specialized in Sports Massage. Jody decided to put down roots in Riverton in 2001 and has been raising her family here ever since. Jody is a busy wife and mother to 5 boys and when she is not working at Teton Therapy, you can probably find her at a local RHS Wolverine game cheering on one of her boys and their fellow teammates.
Jody Boyd
Luke Bennett, Physical Therapist, DPT
Luke Bennett, PT, DPT comes to Wyoming from Hilton, NY, where he was born and raised. Luke attended Nazareth College in Rochester, NY for both undergrad and graduate school. Upon receiving his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2019, Luke worked for UR Thompson Health in Upstate New York. Luke has obtained his certification in Blood Flow Restriction. In January 2020, Luke became a traveling PT and found his way to Wyoming with his girlfriend, Erin. During that time, he worked for Teton Therapy. In August of 2020, Luke accepted a full-time position with Teton. Like most that find themselves in Wyoming, Luke, Erin, and their yellow lab, Todd, love exploring all the wonderful Wyoming outdoors!
Luke Bennett
Physical Therapist, DPT
Hunter Bradshaw, Therapy Technician
My name is Hunter Bradshaw and I'm originally from Idaho Falls, ID. I moved to Riverton WY in 2008. I graduated from Riverton High school in 2018. I am currently enrolled at Central Wyoming College as a Sophomore studying health science. I am interested in pursuing a career in the physical therapy field. When not at school or work I enjoy riding my dirt bike, hunting, shooting competitive archery, and skiing. Although I have only been working as a therapy technician for a short time, I have thoroughly enjoyed my work and meeting all of the great patients.
Hunter Bradshaw
Emma Ramage, Therapy Technician
Emma has spent most of her life in Riverton Wyoming. She moved here from Montana as a kid and went to school in Shoshoni. Now a freshman at Central Wyoming College she is studying Social Science and Criminal Justice. After college, she hopes to work in Law Enforcement. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the gym, being outdoors, traveling, and art.
Emma Ramage
Hawk Cain, Therapy Technician
Hawk was born and raised in Lander, Wyoming. After graduating from Lander Valley High School, he attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming for 3 years. He would later return to Lander to begin training in Olympic Style Weightlifting. He qualified for the U.S. National Weightlifting Championships in 2015 and 2016. He would go on to place 14th out of 29 lifters in the 85kg class at the 2016 U.S National Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah. He moved back to Laramie to train under Dr. Don Robbins, who was an alternate for the 1988 U.S. Olympic team. Unfortunately, Hawk suffered an injury that prevented him from competing the following year but led him to rediscover his love for contact sports, specifically boxing. He would return back to Lander to train at the Lander Boxing Club and to be close to family. Hawk loves to train others and help them improve physically. So when an opportunity came to work at Teton therapy he had to jump at the chance so he could earn experience in a more official capacity. One day Hawk hopes to return to school to pursue a degree in Kinesiology. In his free time, Hawk enjoys weightlifting, boxing, playing various sports (billiards, frisbee, racquetball), gaming, and spending time with family and close friends.
Hawk Cain
The Lander Team
Shea Boyle, PTA
Shea is a Wyoming native from Evanston. She is an alumni of University of Wyoming with a bachelors degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion; during her time at UW she was a student-athlete and dove competitively all four years. Following her undergraduate Shea moved to Cheyenne where she began a career coaching high school diving. During her tenure in Cheyenne she returned to school to get an associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Shea began working with Teton Therapy in Riverton in 2010 where she was able to continue her coaching endeavors. While in Riverton she met her husband Scott. They continued their adventure moving to Casper where Shea had the opportunity to work in both outpatient and rehab settings prior to returning back to Teton Therapy in the Lander clinic. When Shea is not working she and her husband participate in many outdoor activities running, biking, hiking and the winter months don't slow them down either, you're likely to find them out cross country or downhill skiing.
C. Shea Boyle
Keely Tatro, OTR-L
Keely came to Teton Therapy from Houston, Texas, but originates from Omaha, Nebraska, where she grew up active in sports and academics throughout high school. She went to Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska where she participated in Track and Field before transferring to College of Saint Mary (CSM) in Omaha, Nebraska where she finished her Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Sciences. Keely also obtained her Masters of Occupational Therapy from CSM in 2013. Keely gained training and expertise in neurological diagnoses, including brain injury and spinal cord injury, while completing an internship and eventually employment at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston. Thus, neurological diagnoses became her first love in Occupational Therapy. However, she has experience in orthopedic and pediatric diagnoses as well. In her spare time, Keely enjoys fitness and health, weightlifting, baking, hiking with her husband and pup, exploring the outdoors, traveling, chasing new experiences, and spending time with family and friends.
Keely Tatro
OTR-L
Maycee Manzanares, Front Desk Coordinator
Maycee was born and raised in Riverton. While she loves her hometown, she also loves exploring new places by going on road trips and being outdoors. In high school, she played volleyball. She graduated from Riverton High School (Go Wolverines!) in 2018, and is currently figuring out what life has in store for her. When she's not helping patients or thinking about life goals, she enjoys weight lifting, fishing, camping, listening to music, and baking.
Maycee Manzanares
The Cheyenne Team
Physical Therapy in Wyoming
Ben Larsen PT, DPT, Co-Owner of Cheyenne
Ben has been a member of Teton Therapy since May of 2010. He graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND and conducted his field work primarily in out-patient settings while in school. During his time at Teton Therapy, Ben has taken many continuing education courses on topics such as Dry Needling, Kinesiotaping, neuromuscular re-education, running analysis, and injury prevention—a topic which he immediately found a passion for and has since conducted classes to the community. Ben quickly applied this vast amount of knowledge to the practice and sharpened his therapy craft. His general interests include water sports, running, outdoor activities such as camping, competing in triathlons, and most importantly spending quality time with his wife and children.
Ben Larsen
Co-Owner, Physical Therapist
Jane Vilar, PT, DPT, OCS
Jane is a New Jersey native and the newest member to our team! Jane went to school in New York at Ithaca College where she obtained a B.S. in Clinical Science with a Minor in Dance, as well as her Master of Physical Therapy (M.S.P.T). Jane continued her education to pursue a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions. She decided to pursue her board certification in orthopedics, because of her passion and interest in orthopedics. Jane worked in orthopedics for over ten years and is certified in canine physical therapy!
Her approach in treating patients is to provide targeted manual therapy while developing creative and functional exercises so her patients can meet their individual goals! In her spare time, Jane enjoys exploring the great outdoors and natural beauty that Wyoming has to offer with her husband and fur babies.
Jane Vilar
DPT, OCS
Jaclyn Vooge, OTR-L, Occupational Therapist
Jacqui Vooge is originally from Troy, Illinois, a small town outside of St. Louis, but spent majority of her adult life in Tacoma, WA where she served 10 years in the Army National Guard. During her time in the military, she deployed overseas and completed her Bachelors in Health Studies at Eastern Oregon University. She got out of the military to attend OT school at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo and graduated in 2016.
Jacqui has experience working in skilled nursing and acute care settings but truly found her passion working in the outpatient setting. She has been working in an outpatient clinic as the only OT for 2 years where she has developed a passion for splinting. Currently, she is pursuing her hand therapy certification.
Jacqui's interests outside of work include running, working out, doing anything outdoors, rooting for the Seattle Seahawks and spending time with her husband, son and 2 dogs.
Jaclyn Vooge
Whitney Fiscus, Physical Therapist Assistant
Born and raised in Riverton, Wyoming, Whitney earned her PTA associates degree from Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, WY in 2010. She returned to Riverton and worked as a PTA in both pediatric and outpatient settings prior to moving to Cheyenne in 2017. She has worked with children with developmental disabilities in both Fremont and Laramie counties for the last 9 years. She is excited to work in an out patient clinic again and challenge her "big people" skills, as well as hopefully continuing to help the youth of Cheyenne! When not showing her mad PTA skills, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their 3 dogs, traveling, going to sporting events, and enjoying the outdoors by hiking, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and everything in between.
Whitney Fiscus
Brooke Austin, Physical Therapy Assistant
Brooke was born in North Dakota and raised in Gillette, WY. She started working as a therapy technician during her senior year of high school and decided she would like to stay in the field for her career. She attended LCCC and completed the Physical Therapist Assistant program in May of 2019. Brooke is working to complete and pass her PTA boards and hopefully, work as a PTA very soon! In her free time, Brooke enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and dog, working out, and visiting family. She also likes to travel when she can to visit her family. Brooke hopes to grow in the field and continue expanding her knowledge of new techniques and interventions that she can use in the future as a PTA!
Brooke Austin
Hector Baquedano, Therapy Technician
Hector was born and raised in Santiago, Chile. It was there where he met his wife, a Wyoming native, who brought him to Cheyenne a couple of years later. Hector attended PT school in Chile, and he's currently working on moving his license to the U.S. He is thrilled to be part of the team at Teton Therapy and living the cowboy experience in Wyoming! When he's not hanging with the crew at the clinic, he enjoys camping, hiking and biking with his wife and dog!
Hector Baquedano
Betsy Oblak, Patient and Administrative Specialist
Betsy Oblak was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She is very active in the community and loves doing volunteer work for East High School - her alma mater! Betsy and her husband, Rich, enjoy fine dining and attending athletic events. Her daughter, MacKenzie, attends Oklahoma State University on a cross country/track scholarship. Betsy loves the outdoors, sports, and crafting.
Betsy Oblak
Patient and Administrative Specialist
Michelle Larsen, Marketing Specialist
Shelley was born and raised in Utah. Growing up, she learned how to work hard and play harder. She loved camping, mountain-biking, hiking, summer/water activities, winter fun, and much more with her family. She graduated from BYU-Idaho in 2002 with a degree in Family Science. Her favorite class in college was horseback biology where she got to explore areas of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, including the Tetons and Yellowstone, all atop a horse. Shelley has lived in Wyoming since 2010. After helping to open the clinic in Cheyenne with her husband, she was recruited to assist with marketing. When she's not working, she loves to be adventuring with her husband and children.
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Mr. Zharskiy graduated from Belarusian State University, Minsk, Department of Law (1993-1998); after conducting post-graduate research in 2001 he earned his doctoral dissertation in juridical science (equivalent of SJD). He has got LL.M. degree with Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences in 1999, validated by the University of Manchester (UK). Alexander Zharskiy participated in a post-graduate course in International Trade and Business Law at T.M.C. Asser Institute, Asser College Europe, the Netherlands, in 2000. In 2007 he has been on a six months secondment in one of the magic circle law firms in London.
Advised SICPA on establishing a joint venture in Russia with local partners (state corporation and PE fund).


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Petros Vamvakas
Associate Professor of Political Science; Department of Political Science and International Studies
vamvakpe@emmanuel.edu
Office: Administration Building, Room 460
Office hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; other times by appointment
Ph.D., Boston University; M.A., Northeastern University; B.A., Suffolk University
I like to think of myself primarily as a teacher, because "he who teaches learns and he who learns teaches." I teach all of the comparative politics courses as well as courses in political theory and the introductory courses in international relations. I am also the advisor to the Emmanuel College Model United Nations club.
I teach courses in Comparative Politics, International Relations and Political Theory in the Department of Political Science. I have developed a number of courses in the subfields of International Relations, Comparative Politics and Political Theory, among them Street Democracy, European Politics, International Law and Organizations, and a Travel Course: In the Steps of Thucydides. I have also taught in the RISE program at Emmanuel every summer term since 2007. I have served as the Co-Coordinator of the Global Studies and International Affairs program since 2009 and as Academic Advisor to the Emmanuel College Model United Nations Club since 2004. I sit on a number of faculty committees, to include Academic Affairs, Curriculum, Scholarship & Fellowship and more recently have been elected by my peers to be President of the Faculty Senate, a committee on which I have served since 2007 as a member. In the summer of 2010 I applied for and was accepted to be Coordinator of the new ecEdge program, aimed at increasing retention and academic success for first generation college students.
Advising + Mentoring
2004 to Present - Academic Advisor, EC Model United Nations Club: Since 2004, I have collaborated with students to build the ECMUN Club from a start-up club to a very active and competitive team. ECMUN has competed annually in the Harvard Model UN (Boston), University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), and Midwest (Chicago), representing Emmanuel with distinction. The team and individual members have won awards for individual as well as team.
Undergraduate Research Assistants: Since 2005, I have supervised and/or collaborated with a number of Undergraduate Research Assistants which have been instrumental in my work and have gone on to present their work. In the past five years six undergraduates student researchers have presented their work at professional conferences at: New England Political Science Association; Midwest Political Science Association; and Northeastern Political Science Association.
Directed Studies: During the last six years I have supervised independent studies for seven students.
Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellowship: As Emmanuel College coordinator of the Carnegie Endowment Jr. Fellowship on campus and as a member of the Fellowship and Scholarship Committee, I have advised and assisted five students during the last three years submit their respective applications as the Emmanuel College-sponsored applicants for the national award.
Spring 2006 - Academic Advisor, Emmanuel College Republican Club: Agreed to serve as interim Academic Advisor to the EC Republican Club while they sought a permanent advisor.
Courses & Curriculum
Courses I Teach
POLSC 1401 - Introduction to International Relations
POLSC 1401_OL - Introduction to International Relations
POLSC 1501 - Political Theory and Analysis
POLSC 2301 - Latin American Politics
POLSC 2409 - Politics of International Economic Relations
POLSC2413 - International Law and Organizations
POLSC 2415 - In the Steps of Thucydides
POLSC 2503 - Revolution and Nationalism
POLSC 3301 - Comparative Politics of Developing Countries
POLSC 3303 - Street Democracy
FYS 1101_30 - Clash of Civilizations
FYS 1101_42 - 1968 From the Barricades to the Ballot Box
IDS 1102 - Current Issues Seminar
Publications + Presentations
Vamvakas, Petros, "Global Insider: The Turkey-Greece Airspace Dispute," World Politics Review, July 26, 2010, http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/trend-lines/6126/global-insider-the-turkey-greece-airspace-dispute
Vamvakas, Petros, "Turkey's ISAF mission: A maverick with strategic depth," Statebuilding in Afghanistan Multinational Contributions to Reconstruction, edited by Nik Hynek, Péter Marton, Routledge Press, July 2011.
Vamvakas, Petros, "Adalet ve Kalkinma Partisi: Turkey's Neoconservatives," Northeastern Political Science Association, November 11, 2010, Conference Paper
Conference Paper, "The Babel of European Identity " New England Political Science Association, April 2007. NATO Briefing Organized by the Public Diplomacy Division NATO countries, NATO HQ, Brussels Belgium, January 15, 2007
Conference Paper, "Back to the Future: The Resurgence of National Identity in Unified Europe" 4th Annual History Conference sponsored by ATINER, Athens Greece, December 2006.
Chair/Discussant, "Bullets into Ballots: Electoral Politics and Political Conflict" Conference Paper, Neoliberalism and Street Democracy: A counter-democratic Process," NPSA, Boston, MA, November 2006.
Conference Paper, "Alliance Membership and the Threats to Democracy post- September 11, 2001," MPSA, Chicago, IL, April 2006.
Chair Discussant, "Crisis, Instability and Democratic Breakdown," MPSA, Chicago, IL, April 2006
Conference Paper, "Street Democracy and Neoliberalism in Latin America," MPSA, Chicago, IL, April 2006.
Discussant, "Crisis, Instability and Democratic Breakdown," MPSA, Chicago, IL, April 2006
Emmanuel College, Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award 2008-2009.
Emmanuel College, Advisor of the Year 2007-2008.
My work has concentrated on issues of security and democratization as well as international law and the role of international institutions in the domestic arena. I am particularly interested in Southeastern Europe and Latin America.
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