"...Chirada not only has academic knowledge of the subject matter and can communicate it to students, but she also has professional experience to complement her scholarly achievements. I worked with Chirada as a supervisor and colleague on projects to promote debate and youth engagement throughout Southeast Asia...

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...It was challenging work in which Chirada had wide latitude and discretion to design and manage programs throughout the region. She excelled beyond expectation in managing over 20 projects throughout that period. I was at this workshop partly to evaluate Chirada's work and was extraordinarily impressed with her project management skills, her ability to cultivate relationships with public and private entities to support the workshop, and her long-term planning and follow-up...

 

...Chirada crafted a strategic plan in consultation with relevant stakeholders and worked intensively to cultivate networks of educational debate communities amidst the uncertain political environment of post-2010 Burma/Myanmar. I watched with awe as Chirada embraced these challenges and ultimately succeeded in meeting many of the ambitious goals she had set for the program..."

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Assistant Professor Dr. Alex Dukalskis

School of Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin

Former Executive Director, International Debate Education Association (IDEA-USA)

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