Center for Narrative Studies: Who We Are

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Paul Costello, Executive Director of the Center, is a pioneer in narrative theory and practice. In addition to writing and teaching, Paul directed the Washington-Ireland Program from 1998-2008. This year as he retired from this role, he received public recognition from the US Congress and the Northern Ireland Assembly for his contribution to building a new story for Northern Ireland and discovering in the process, a powerful narrative way of peace-building. He is now returning to full time narrative practice, writing and teaching and eager to share the findings of his research.

Dr. Madelyn Blair co-leads the Narrative Practitioner program and is well known to the Knowledge Management community, writing and presenting on the topics of communities of practice and virtual communities. She has advised many organizations and international companies on their KM strategies. She facilitates the annual Smithsonian Storytelling Seminar run by Steve Denning and is working on exciting projects including revitalizing the UN. She brings real world, management experience to the training, drawing from her work with IBM to the World Bank.