Margaret Mitchell Armand, Ph.D., LMHC, a doctoral graduate of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), met with the Governor of the Bahamas, His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes and his wife, Her Excellency Joan Foulkes on June 2, 2014. The meeting took place at the Governor’s Mansion in Nassau. Armand discussed her community work as well as her recent book, Healing in the Homeland: Haitian Vodou Tradition. Her book looks at conflict analysis and resolution and peace building from a paradigm of decolonization.
In addition to her doctoral degree from NSU, Armand also earned her M.S. in Mental Health Counseling. She earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Spanish and French from the University of Texas. Among her other qualifications, Armand is a licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Board Certified Mental Health Counselor and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Broward County Cultural Council as a Member at Large. Armand is a psychotherapist, family mediator, lecturer and conflict resolution provider.