about me
Trisha Swed is a leadership development professional living and working in Philadelphia. Providing training and coaching to leaders aged 15 to 150, she believes in taking an outside-the-box approach that helps everyone reach their fullest potential.
With an M.Ed. Adult and Organizational Development, Trisha can work with various groups to provide a wide range of services. Nothing she does is cookie-cutter, so whether you seek one-on-one coaching, consultation for your non-profit, or a workshop for your corporate team, she'd love to hear from you.
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Currently, Trisha is completing her dissertation to earn her Ph. D. in Leadership and Change at Antioch University. Her work focuses on critical youth leadership development.
M.Ed. | Adult and Organizational Development
Graduate Certificate in Training and Organizational Development
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, College of Education
B.A. | Communication and Leadership Development
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Klein College of Media and Communication
Certified Conflict Coach | Conflict Coaching Matters
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Youth Mental Health First Aid | Jewish Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative
Education
Publications & Conferences:
“Making Their PLACE – Youth Dialogue Institute in Philadelphia High Schools.” National Communication Association 108th Annual Convention, November 17-20, 2022, Co- Author & Co-Presenter.
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“Youth Conflict Specialists – Empowering Homeless Youth Through Conflict Education- The First Year.” Association for Conflict Resolution’s 2022 Hybrid Conference, September 14-16, 2022, Co-Author & Co-Presenter.
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“Youth Dialogue Institute: Media-based and Media- infused Dialogue in Philadelphia High Schools.” International Communication Association Annual Meeting, May 26-30, 2022, Co-Author
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“Youth Dialogue Institute: Report on a pilot Program of Media-based and Media- infused Dialogue in Philadelphia High Schools.” American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, April 21-26, 2022, Co-Author & Co-Presenter.
DOI 10.3102/IP.22.1891648
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“Youth Dialogue Institute: Empowering Students in Media-Based Dialogue.” New York State Dispute Resolution Association Annual Conference, November 2021, Co- Presenter.
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“Youth Dialogue Institute: Empowering Students in Media-Based Dialogue” Association for Conflict Resolution Annual Conference, October 2021, Co-Presenter.