Amy Herr

Dr. Amy Herr serves as an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Principia College, affiliated with the Center for Civic and Global Engagement. Her academic work centers on the intersection of gender, peacebuilding, and policy implementation within European Union frameworks.

Education

• PhD in Peace Studies, University of Bradford
• MA in Intercultural Conflict Management, Alice Salomon University
• BA in Education and Sociology & Anthropology (Minor in Asian Studies), Principia College

Research Focus

Dr. Herr specializes in Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda implementation across EU member states, examining policy translation through interviews with government officials, practitioners, and scholar-activists. Her scholarship bridges gender studies, conflict resolution, and civic engagement with emphasis on practical applications in volunteering and social justice contexts. She maintains active fieldwork connections throughout European peacebuilding networks.

Publication Themes

Her recent work analyzes WPS agenda effectiveness, gender-inclusive security frameworks during crises like COVID-19, and cultural dimensions of peacebuilding. Publications reveal consistent focus on policy-practice gaps, civil society engagement in security governance, and adaptation of international frameworks to national contexts - particularly within German and Nordic European settings.

Professional Recognition

No formal scientific awards are documented in current materials, though her certifications in Gender, Peace and Conflict and Mediation and Negotiation demonstrate specialized expertise.

Applied Work

• Consulting for UN Women and Steps for Peace on peacebuilding initiatives
• Project development for WASH United
• Editorial work for Schwarzkopf Foundation, European Intercultural Forum, WISE Finland, and CMC Finland
• Speaker engagements with EPLO, WILPF Germany, WIIS (Austria/France), and Warsaw's War Studies University