Shan Cretin

Overview

Shan Cretin born New Orleans, LA December 5, 1946. Quaker peacemaker and professor of public health, Harvard. Co-founded Los Angeles Alternatives to Violence Project. Pacific Southwest Regional Director, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), 2003-2010; General Secretary, AFSC, 2010-current.

Quotations

“[W]e also witness the transformative power of dialogue, love, and nonviolent action to bring people together.” (Aug. 9, 2012; photo AFSC)