Shanti Vidya Amparo García
Professor of Peace and Conflict Resolution and Holistic Health and Culture
LIU Global Costa Rica Center
B.A., National University of Costa RicaM.A., National University of Costa RicaPh.D., Peace University and La Laguna University (thesis pending)
Shanti.Vidya@liu.edu
Description
Shanti Vidya was born in Ecuador. She continued her studies in Costa Rica and worked in rural development projects for a few years in Costa Rica and Africa. She was a part of the Friends World Program, where she held various positions, including academic coordinator, student affairs coordinator and co-director. She also taught the following courses at Friends World: Senior Seminar, Junior Seminar, Central American Reality and Research Seminar. Now as an LIU Global professor, she teaches the Introductory Yearly Seminar, Peace and Conflict Resolution and Holistic Health and Culture Seminar.
Shanti has been active as a volunteer for the Peace Academy of Costa Rica, participating as a trainer for a peace program in public primary schools in Santa Ana, Costa Rica.
Shanti enjoys meditation, tai chi and yoga and is a certified yoga instructor.
Specialties
Rural Development, Social Promotion, Human Issues
Publications
Author, "Analysis of Integrated Rural Development Projects, a Study Case"
Co-Author, "Database and Analysis of Current Social and Economic Situation of a Rural Area: Loura and Dacabalio" and "Base Model to Promote Self Development in Rural Communities"
Author, "Training on Management and Organization for Community Leaders"
Author, "Identification of Critical Issues on the Rural Cooperative System"
Author, "Group Dynamics and Organization of the Latin American Center, a Theory Approach"
Honors/Awards
Winner, Youth Latin-American Journalism Contest, "El Diario"
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, National University of Costa Rica
Professional Affiliations
Volunteer, United Nations
President, Students Organization, PPS National University
Volunteer, the Academy For Peace, Costa Rica
Certified Instructor, BE PEACE Method
Certified Instructor, Hearth Math Institute
Accredited Yoga Instructor, Yoga Works