Rachel Nefertari B
- Research Program Mentor
PhD at Indiana University - Bloomington
Expertise
Cross Cultural conflict resolution, cultural medicine, refugee health diplomacy and policy, Middle East and North Africa
Bio
Dr. Rachel Nefertari Boveja, is a multicultural health diplomacy consultant and public health educator specializing in African and Middle Eastern refugee health policy. Rachel is the Faculty with the IU Walter Center for Career Achievement focusing on Life Design and Global & International Studies. She is also an Adjunct Professor in the IU School of Public Health. Her passion for blending education, cultural understanding, diplomacy, and wellness demonstrates her love for holistic and interdisciplinary work. This passion continues with her graduate studies in International Affairs. When not working, Rachel loves playing tennis, traveling, raising awareness for Epilepsy and serving as the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) Co-Chair for Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS) in Washington, D.C.Project ideas
Cross Cultural Conflict Resolution & Recommendation Research
As a global citizen, I am fascinated by the world's many cultures. In this project, you will choose two nations to compare and contrast their history in conflict resolution, interview policymakers and recommend strategies for future conflict resolution. Topics could range from "What are the challenges and benefits to peacemaking?" to "What are the essential tenets of peacemaking?" to "Day in the life of an international peacemaker" to "What are their hopes for the future?". This process will teach you how to find and access expert interview candidates, develop critical thinking skills for community conflict resolution, and summarize your findings in a final journal article/blog post/op-ed for a school publication. You will gain skills in writing, communication, editing, cultural awareness, comparative learning as well as how to make new connections around the world.
Community Wellness Project - Public Service Announcement & Policy Paper
As a result of the pandemic, wellness is on everyone's mind. In this project, you will develop a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about a wellness technique for students your age. Topics can range from "Getting outside into nature" to "the benefits of yoga". This process will teach you how to research wellness trends for your age group, develop a media presentation (Instagram story, TikTok video, or Powerpoint, etc) to promote this trend and disseminate your findings with your school or community. This research project will involve learning details about your community, speaking with policymakers and further disseminating your information to community members who are interested in new wellness strategies. You will gain skills in writing, editing, communication, researching scientifically backed wellness trends and engaging with your community on a deeper level!
Podcast: Neurodiversity and Culture Among Teenagers
You will develop a podcast centering on the impact of culture on teenagers who are neurodiverse. Culture can be described as family heritage and traditions, community culture, school culture or workplace culture, among other things. Topics can range from teenagers who manage having ADHD, ADD, Autism, Epilepsy, etc. This process will teach you how to tap into current studies regarding neurodiversity, communicate publicly about the intersection of culture and learning/living/being with neurodiversity, and to raise awareness about the services and resources associated with neurodiversity. You will gain skills in writing, editing, communication, technology, digital services, and community engagement strategies.
