Current Projects
2026-2027: CDSC is a non-profit mediation and training center in the Greater Boston Area. 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: Genunity is a non-profit civic organization serving the Greater Boston Area. 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: CCWH is a national professional organization for female historians in the United States. 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.
Fall 2026: FIDE North America is a non-profit organization that strives to advance a democratic culture that holds governments accountable in between elections. In Partnership with both FIDE and the City of Cambridge, our Founder will serve as a Table Facilitator for Cambridge's first-ever Civic Assembly on surveillance technology and public safety.
Fall 2026: The Mediation Group is a non-profit organization in Massachusetts committed to public service. This Fall, Brugman’s Place has been contracted to assist with a mediation training for a local union.
Progress over perfection...
Publications & Speaking Engagements
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
September 2026
"The Digital Tower of Babel: Is There a Role for AI or Electronics in Medical Interpretation"
Publisher: The 18th World Conference in Bioethics, Medical Ethics, & Health Law: Global Bioethics Summit 2026 (Port, Portugal)
At the peak of excellence
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 (IYLA) Delegate
May - July 2026
Yale Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics
Visiting Scholar