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Dr. Benedette Berti to Present at Global Speaker Series on March 3, 2020

The Newark Academy community is looking forward to welcoming Dr. Benedette Berti on March 3 as part of the Global Speaker Series. Dr. Benedetta Berti is a foreign policy and security researcher, analyst, consultant, author and lecturer. Her work focuses on armed groups and internal wars, analyzing the impact of insecurity on civilians and studying how more peaceful and resilient communities can be built. Dr. Berti currently serves as head of policy planning in the Office of the Secretary General at NATO. 
 
As part of Newark Academy’s Global Speaker Series, Dr. Bereti will address the entire school from 9:20-10:20 a.m. in the Kirby Gymnasium before participating in breakout sessions with students. Her complete bio can be found here.
Newark Academy strives to expose students to global issues that shape the world in the classroom and beyond. Since 2008, NA’s Global Speaker Series has brought distinguished individuals from around the world to address the NA community, enrich students’ understanding and broaden their intellectual horizons. 

The Global Speaker Series committee, which includes student, faculty, administration and parent representatives, brings thought-provoking speakers to campus four times each year. Speakers address current global issues, including gender and racial equality, freedom of speech, environmental sustainability, foreign affairs, philanthropy and more.
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