Visal Sorn

• Partnership and Networking: Open to collaborating with both local and international environments. Supporting feminist peace activists, women who are currently working in sensitive zones such as Sri Lanka and Myanmar..

• Developed strategies to assist young people in building self-esteem and healthy coping skills. Provided well-being support, established networks, and guided individuals in setting goals, planning, processing, and taking action for personal growth.

• As a research assistant and translator for anthropologist Matthew J. Drew at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in America, I had the opportunity to conduct interviews, perform archival research, and analyze data using Microsoft Office. The experience was fulfilling, and I gained valuable skills in research and data analysis.
• Achievement: Book (Selling Symbols: Tourism, Heritage, and Symbolic Economy in Battambang, Cambodia).

Credited Note of the Author: Most of all, I wish to thank Visal Sorn, and so I hope she knows that this dissertation represents his legacy through her efforts as much as it represents my father’s through mine.

• In my role as a project officer, I work closely with community partners both domestically and internationally to promote peacebuilding and conflict resolution. I primarily focus on the elderly population who experienced the aftermath of Cambodia's civil war and assist them in sharing their stories. Additionally, I provide valuable training to young people, helping them develop their skills in documenting personal, community, or collective narratives within Cambodia's historical context. It is crucial to capture these narratives, as they serve as a means of remembrance, healing, and reconciliation.
• A staff representative: During my time as a staff representative, I prioritized establishing a welcoming and positive environment where everyone's opinions and ideas were valued. My ultimate goal was to encourage individuals to speak up about any concerns they may have had while ensuring that minority groups were represented and treated with the respect they deserved. I strongly believe that by collaborating and working together, we can cultivate a culture of equality and fairness within the organization that benefits everyone.
• A member of the steering group for "Detect Anti-Racism and Discrimination."
  I was invited to join a team of board members and colleagues from various countries in Asia and Europe to tackle the issue of racism and discrimination within the organization. Our main objective was to implement anti-racist and diversity-oriented organizational development. We worked together with colleagues from different parts of the organization to identify and implement effective strategies to combat these issues.