David Bell

David Bell is a Professor of Practice in Sustainability and Social Justice at Clark University. His work focuses on international and comparative education, empowerment, and social transformation, with extensive experience in Southern Africa, the U.S., and Haiti. He has consulted for NGOs, governmental agencies, and international development organizations, emphasizing program evaluation and community-driven initiatives.

Education:

• Ed.D. in Education Policy, Research and Administration and Comparative Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2001)
• M.Ed. in Education and Counseling Psychology, Rhodes University (1994)
• B.A. in Honors Degree Education and Counseling Psychology, University of Port Elizabeth (1982)
• B.A., University of Port Elizabeth (1981)

Research Interests: Empowerment processes in education, transformative leadership, HIV/AIDS policy, rural education equity, and Restavek child labor in Haiti. Current work emphasizes designing evaluation systems for global education programs in Kenya and South Africa.

Consulting & Grants: Collaborated with the Karuna Center for Peacebuilding (Bosnia), U.S. Department of Labor (child labor in Africa), and international NGOs. Focuses on program efficacy and sustainability in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and development initiatives.