Mark Hyman is founder and president of Global Care Unlimited, Inc., a student-led organization in Tenafly, New Jersey, aimed at promoting youth leadership and moral courage in addressing global humanitarian issues. Since 2000, Global Care’s Tenafly Middle School Chapter has developed and delivered numerous presentations on the global landmine problem and the humanitarian needs of Cambodia. Global Care has raised over $60,000 toward the demining of two Bosnian villages, rehabilitation of Cambodian landmine survivors, sponsorship of a Cambodian Master Performer and class, and purchase of computers and internet access for a “Non-Formal” primary school in Phnom Penh. In addition, Global Care is officially a “Public-Private Partner” with the U.S. Department of State Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement. For complete information about Global Care’s accomplishments and its Youth Coalition, go to www.globalcareunlimited.org.

Prior to his founding of Global Care Unlimited, Mark organized “The Heroes of Conscience Club” and coordinated “A Season for Nonviolence” in the spring of 1998 as well as a school-wide “Human Rights Symposium” in 1999. Mark is currently enrolled in an Ed.D. program in Pedagogy at Montclair State University with a specialization in Philosophy for Children.

Awards and Honors

• In 2006, Mark received the “Garden State Seeds of Hope Award” from the statewide publication, New Jersey Monthly, for his ongoing humanitarian work with youth through Global Care Unlimited, Inc.

• In 2003, Mark received the “Peace Award” from Tenafly Mayor, Ann Moscovitz for his humanitarian work with youth.

• In 2000, Mark received the “Commitment Award” from the Puffin Cultural Forum of Teaneck, New Jersey, for his work in encouraging youth leadership in human rights and social justice.

• In 1998-99, Mark was named Teacher of the Year by Tenafly Public Schools and nominated for the New Jersey State Teacher of the Year.

Published Articles and Writings

• “Nurturing Compassion and Global Citizenship in Youth: An Educator’s Guide for Developing and Promoting a Successful Mine Action Service Initiative” (published as a book chapter in Nurturing the Peacemakers in Our Students: A Guide to Writing and Speaking Out About Issues of War and of Peace, edited by Chris Weber, 2006)

• “Connecting a Global Service Initiative to the Classroom” (published in New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Review, May 2006)

• "A Firsthand Experience With Mine Action: On The Ground with the Organization of American States in Nicaragua" (published in Journal of Mine Action, Fall 2002)

• “One Step at a Time: A Landmine Removal Initiative” (published in Middle Level Learning, May/June 2002)

• “A Transformative Experiment in Creating a Culture of Nonviolence” (Published in Fellowship Magazine, May/June 1999)

Speeches and Conference Presentations

• Keynote address for “Building a Culture of Peace” Conference sponsored by Soka Gakkai International – USA at Rutgers University, November 17, 2007.

• Presentation for the Massachusetts Initiative for International Studies Teachers’ Conference, April 25, 2007.

• Keynote Presentation for “Anti-Violence Week” at Fort Lee High School, Fort Lee, New Jersey, October 20, 2006.

• Professional Development Presentation “Engaging Student Activists in a Global Humanitarian Service Initiative” for New Jersey Education Association Convention Professional Development Presentation, November 4, 2004.

• Keynote Lecture entitled, “A Community of Conscience: Building Moral Courage Locally” for Ramapo College Lecture Series “Heroes of Conscience,” April 1, 1998.