Jonathan Dain
Senior Lecturer and Project Team member, Florida Natural Resources Leadership Institute
Jonathan Dain is a faculty member in both the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences and the Center for Latin American Studies. An applied anthropologist by training, his work focuses on helping individuals and groups with competing interests bridge their differences and collaborate more effectively. He specializes in conflict management, facilitation, and communication/leadership skills for those working with natural resource management in the Unites States and abroad.
In addition to his work with the Florida Natural Resources Leadership Institute, Jon teaches graduate classes in the Tropical Conservation and Development and Master of Sustainable Development Practice programs at the Center for Latin American Studies. He also works as a professional facilitator domestically and internationally. Jon began his natural resources career as a Peace Corps Volunteer and Extension Agent working with beekeepers in Paraguay and spends a portion of most summers working with students and natural resource professionals in Latin America.
He began his natural resource career as a Peace Corps Volunteer and Extension Agent working with beekeepers in Paraguay. He spends a portion of most summers working with students and natural resource professionals in Latin America.
Courses Taught
| Identifier | Course Name |
|---|---|
| LAS 6291 | Communication and Leadership |
| LAS 6291 | Facilitation Skills |
| LAS 6291 | Conflict Management |
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Education
- MA, Applied Anthropology, University of Florida, 1991
- BA, Anthropology/Spanish, University of Rhode Island, 1983