Sylvia Staub, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Amherst Massachusetts. She is a co-founder of the Western Massachusetts chapter of Psychologists for Social Responsibility and is committed to exploring the connections between psychological theory and practice in the context of global society.Paula Green is Associate Professor in counseling psychology at Antioch New England Graduate School and maintains a clinical practice. she is currently on the National council of the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the International Network of Engaged Buddhists and is director of Karuna Center , which offers workshops in communication, reconciliation, and peacemaking.