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Alisa Roadcup
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- Chicago, IL
- United States
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Are you planning a post-Parliament event?
Started Apr 5, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
Dear PeaceNext friends, Here at the Council, we have become aware that many post-Parliament events are happening all over the world. This is great news! Are you planning to host a post-Parliament…Continue
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Alisa Roadcup replied to Alisa Roadcup's discussion Question 1 in the group WSF Young Leaders Council"Hi Eman! Yes, I think you are so right. What are the diverse voices you are thinking of? Who wasn't at the table at Women of Faith and Spirit? Whose voices are not being heard and how do we reach them?
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Alisa Roadcup replied to Alisa Roadcup's discussion Question 1 in the group WSF Young Leaders Council"Hi Mohini. I completely agree with you. Identifying the gaps is just as important as sharing what was right about the conference. I love the idea of thinking about generations to come. How would visioning this way shift our perspective and…"
Alisa Roadcup added a discussion to the group WSF Young Leaders Council
Exploratory conversation #1: What patterns do you see emerging for the WSFYLC ?
Dear friends,Thanks so much for joining our Women of Spirit and Faith Young Leaders Council (WSFYLC) group here on PeaceNext. Thanks especially for sharing your insightful reflections and ideas on where you envision our group going and what you see us accomplishing together. A number of WSFYLC group members are sensing the time is right to come together for our first in a series of 3-5 of exploratory conference calls. We'll convene to listen and offer our own wisdom to the process of…See More
Indigo Moon replied to Alisa Roadcup's discussion Question 1 in the group WSF Young Leaders Council"Hello Ladies!
I feel that is is very important to reach out to other women who were not represented at the conference and really bring in voices that reflect a whole spectrum of diversity and intersectionality. I also agree with…"
Profile Information
- Religion / Faith
- Tibetan Buddhist Episcopalian
- I have attended the Parliament of Religions:
- Melbourne 2009
- Local Religious Community / Interfaith Affiliation:
- Shambhala Meditation Centre, Chicago
- Website:
- http://chicago.shambhala.org/
- I have come to PeaceNext looking for:
- networking, interreligious advocacy, interreligious exploration, intrareligious reflection, friendship
- I am inspired by:
- my grandmother Evelyn Sweeney Roadcup, visionaries, optimists and humility.
- My favorite spiritual places:
- Gethsemani, KY; San Chapelle, Paris, France; Twelve Apostles, Australia; Chidamoyo, Zimbabwe, Africa.
- Interreligious causes I care about:
- Women's rights and international development, Buddhist/Christian dialogue
- Changes I am working toward in my community:
- seeking to change minds, hearts and public policies on sexual violence and exploitation.
- About Me:
- Just out of graduate school, Alisa began working for Amnesty International’s Urgent Action Network. As a Coordinator for Amnesty’s Stop Violence Against Women Campaign in Colorado, Arizona, and Illinois, Alisa served as the AIUSA western region representative for the report and campaign, "Maze of Injustice: The Failure to Protect Indigenous Women from Sexual Violence in the USA". Alisa collaborated with indigenous tribal leaders, grassroots and political campaign strategists and marketing experts to support campaign strategy and actions. In 2010, the U.S. Congress approved an economic stimulus package that includes hundreds of millions of dollars to fund the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Services. This victory is due in part because of AIUSA and the Maze of Injustice report.
As Communications Director for the 2009 Parliament of the World’s Religions, Alisa led a marketing team of twenty to historic success, surpassing media coverage generated by any previous Parliament. Believing in the power of new media to galvanize social justice movements, Alisa launched PeaceNext.org, an online community of thousands of interfaith activists from over 80 countries.
Alisa holds a B.A. in Humanities, an M.A. in Religious Studies, and wrote her thesis on Thomas Merton's Theology of the Self as Influenced by Christian Mysticism and Zen Buddhism. She went on to study Contemplative Social Action at Naropa University. Alisa is a graduate of Women Unlimited and was named an Emerging Leader of Chicago by the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN). Alisa serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors of Rape Victim Advocates, Chicago’s oldest direct response agency for survivors of sexual violence, consults with The Voices and Faces Project and was a delegate to the United Nations 55th Commission on the Status of Women and the launch of UN Women in March of 2011. Alisa has presented on new media and interfaith activism at universities and colleges across the country and at regional and national Amnesty USA conferences.
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We are only 35 members away from our goal of 2,000 PeaceNext members by April 1! Help us reach our goal!
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 10:16am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Dear PeaceNext community,
We've set a goal of 2,000 PeaceNext members by April 1, 2010. Will you help us achieve this?
We hope you have found PeaceNext a helpful space to find resources and inspiration, connect to people you met at the Parliament and to share your own and ideas, perspectives and beliefs.
If you are able, please take a moment to share PeaceNext with your circle of friends and family. You can send an invitation to join here from PeaceNext, or…
Continue Help us meet our goal of 2,000 PeaceNext members by April 1, 2010!
Posted on March 27, 2010 at 3:43pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Dear friends,
Here at the Council we have been thrilled with the flow of activity and amount of sharing happening here on PeaceNext. We hope you have found it a helpful place to find resources and inspiration, connect to people you met at the Parliament and to share your own and ideas and perspectives.
We've set a goal of 2,000 PeaceNext members by April 1, 2010! Will you help us achieve this? If you are able, please take a moment to share…
Continue How Christian Were the Founders? - NYT Sunday Feature
Posted on February 15, 2010 at 11:42am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Did you read this Sunday's NYT Magazine…
Continue Indonesia -US Interfaith Cooperation Forum ends today
Posted on January 27, 2010 at 6:04pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Shared Concerns and Commitments aimed to unite religious and civil society leaders for the common goal of “educating” the communities they serve about issues of shared concern. William Vendley, Secretary General of Religions for Peace and 2009 Parliament speaker describes the forum as a “very beautiful formula” that promotes religious diversity, and respect of others beliefs in cooperation. “When that happens, Muslims have said that they have become better Muslims and Christians said… Continue
Comment Wall (25 comments)
- At 4:32am on June 17, 2011,
Spencer Perdriau said…
Where are the men in your photos???
- At 3:48pm on May 30, 2011,
Jamia Wilson said… - Thank you so much for the lovely gift! Can't wait to see you again hopefully soon! ")
- At 7:36pm on May 22, 2011, Indigo Moon gave Alisa Roadcup a gift…
- At 2:43am on April 13, 2011,
Winny said… - hi..
- At 5:33am on October 05, 2010, Eduard Boada gave Alisa Roadcup a gift…
- At 4:13am on August 27, 2010,
Erika Harris said… - Warm greetings, Alisa! I host a multifaith internet radio show -- Women of Prayer -- which will launch October 4, 2010. I am looking for dynamic souls to dialogue with. Do you have a strong practice of prayer, or insights about the role of prayer in women's lives? If so, you'd make an ideal guest. And if you've got a passion or a project you'd like to bring more attention to, we would both be well served. Let's talk!
- At 7:18am on August 17, 2010,
engin aksu said… - IF WE BELİEVE İN GOD WE ARE BROTHERS
My name is called as Engin AKSU. I am the writer myself and living in the city Kütahya in Türkiye. Also I work as a Turkish teacher in my own country. "Divine Brotherhood" was published by Red Lead Press in 2007 and it is open to sales in Amazon.com now.
The events in the book take place in London İn England. The Preface of the book has been written by Hasan KUŞÇUOĞLU.
Galip Hasan KUŞÇUOĞLU focusses on Love, Peace and Brotherhood for a new start in the life and a new way to live in his books and sayings in the web-site www.galibi.com .
Can you share your thoughts with us by looking into www.galibi.com or searching on him in the frame of Religions' Diologue.
I would be pleased to see your own ideas and thoughts in the most possible time.
I would be pleased to see your own ideas and thoughts as soon as possible, so that we would like to pray for you to go to heaven
- At 12:06pm on July 30, 2010,
Karen Boyett said… - Hey Girl!!!! I am so glad we were able to spend some time together at NAIN. Looking forward to seeing you in November. Thanks for helping to make that happen.
I love you!!!!!
;-)
- At 6:59am on May 28, 2010,
Jared said… - Your Quest in searching for Peace is inspiring.Keep up the good work Alisa.
Hugs
- At 11:22am on May 23, 2010, Liliana Pilar Patzkowski gave Alisa Roadcup a gift…
You are a special lady because you are always searching for peace in this world no matter what religion people are from. I am more than honor to be your friend! Have a blessing day beautiful girl!
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