Current Projects
2026: Brügman's Place, LLC will serve as an on-call Mediator for the Shared Living Support Pilot Program, a partnership between CDSC and the City of Boston (CoB) Housing Innovation Lab
Spring 2026: Brügman's Place, LLC will serve as a Dialogue Facilitator for the organization's Environmental Justice cohort.
Year-Long: Brügman's Place, LLC will serve as a professional coach for Lifetime Community Members as part of the organization's Pilot Coaching Program.
"Discover Your Personal Power" Workshop Series
2026: Brügman's Place, LLC presents a three-part workshop series focused on the art and science of personal power for workplaces and households. Set up a 30-minute pre-registration consultation by clicking here.
2026: our Founder will serve as the Wells Award Committee Chair. If you are seeking funding for your research, please click here to view the six awards available through CCWH and submit your application.
Progress over perfection...
Publications
March, 2020
Charcoal Distribution Chain in Kisumu, Kenya
Creating water hyacinth briquettes to be used as an alternative and affordable cooking fuel.
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer
May, 2021
Peacekeeping & Power: Equity as an Antidote to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by U.N. Peacekeepers
Exploration of the root cause of exploitation and abuse in peacekeeping operations
Publisher: Brandeis Women, Peace, and Security Blog
June, 2023
"Community Participation in Research"
A self-paced course designed to help community members learn about the translational research process
Publisher: Tufts CTSI ILEARN
October, 2025
Desmontar el Estigma - La Paz Cotidiana en el Sumapaz
The development of a comprehensive approach to reconsider and dialogue about the multiple dimensions of the public relations process
Publisher: Everyday Peace Indicators
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Awards & Honors
August, 2015 - May, 2019
Pennsylvania State University (University Park)
Grand Challenge Scholar
Pechter Family Scholarship
Kim Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Susan Welch Dean's Chair Scholarship
August, 2020 - August, 2022
The Heller School for Social Policy & Management,
Brandeis University
GDS Bluestone Fellow
Karpf & Hahn Peace Award
Summers 2016 & 2017
United Nations
International Young Leaders Assembly Delegate (IYLA)