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Susan Podziba is a Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, specializing in Urban Planning and Design. With over 30 years of experience as a public policy mediator, she has worked with senior leadership from various governments, representatives from multiple sectors, and the general public. Her clients include prestigious organizations such as the United States Departments of Commerce, Defense, and Education, among others. Podziba is recognized for her contributions to the field of mediation, having authored the book 'Civic Fusion: Mediating Polarized Public Disputes' and numerous articles on topics such as corruption and participatory democracy. Her work has been featured in major media outlets, including the New York Times and the Boston Globe. In addition, she has developed and taught negotiation and mediation courses at Harvard Law School and has lectured internationally on peace and conflict resolution. Podziba's academic background includes a Master of City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. She continues to make significant contributions to the field through her teaching and mediation practice.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).