Nina Meyerhof, Ed.D. Youth Programs

Dr. Nina Meyerhof has worked for over 20 years as the Founder and Director of Children of the Earth, an NGO that has been recognized by the United Nations for its outstanding advocacy work on behalf of children all over the world. Dr. Meyerhof has had over 30 years experience creating and implementing programs for young people, including leadership training, self-esteem building, and other training that brings young people in contact with international issues such as human rights, peace, and environmental protection. She has helped organize events that get youth directly involved in major international meetings, such as the Children's Earth Summit, the Children's Conference on Human Rights, the United Nations Environment Program Youth Forum, and the Children's World Seminar for Global Consciousness. At GCI, Nina is developing a youth training model based on the principles of the Earth Charter that emphasizes spiritual, ethical, and humanistic perspectives.