Recent
- A Review of My Soul’s Journey to Redefine Leadership by Dr. Patricia Mische in Journal of Social Science, March 2024
- Reconciliation Leadership, West Falmouth Preparatory Meeting, West Falmouth, MA, November 12, 2024
- Imaging A New America, Imaging the End of Privilege: The Trust Network and National Association of Community Mediation Racial Reconciliation Presentations, March-April 2023. Biographical information about Dr. Sam Onapa, Shannon Paige, Dr. Sarah Sayeed and Virginia Swain here.
- Imaging with Reconciliation Leaders Sarah Sayeed and Virginia Swain
- Trust Network Flyer and presentation, Imaging a New America, March 14, 2023.
- Imaging the End of Privilege, April 25, 2023.
- Remembrances of Elise Boulding
- Trust Ambassador: Honoring Virginia Swain’s ambassadorship in the Trust Network, August 5, 2022.
- Differences aside, it’s time for a common civic purpose by Virginia Swain, telegram.com,, “Support for the Building Civic Bridges Act”, July 3, 2022. Senators Join Bipartisan Effort to Heal Civic Divides. Here’s Why It Matters. by Virginia Swain, Interfaith America Journal, June 30, 2022.
- A Path to Peace: Virginia Swain has made global conflict resolution her life’s mission by Nancy Sheehan, Worcester Living, Summer 2022, starting on page W28 (Download text-only PDF here), July 1, 2022.
- Senators Join Bipartisan Effort to Heal Civic Divides. Here’s Why It Matters. by Virginia Swain, Interfaith America Journal, June 30, 2022.
- A Path to Peace: Virginia Swain has made global conflict resolution her life’s mission by Nancy Sheehan, Worcester Living, Summer 2022, starting on page W28 (Download text-only PDF here), July 1, 2022.
- A Spiritual Renaissance in Leadership, and More at New Story Group, Friends Meeting at Cambridge, October 24, 2022
- Media from Center for Global Community and World Law 1993-2013
- My Soul’s Journey to Redefine Leadership: A New Phoenix Rises from the Ashes of 9/11, Audible, Amazon and Itunes 2022 (hear Virginia tell her story): Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and many others (print) 2016 (Rev. 2017).
- Trust Ambassador: Honoring Virginia Swain’s ambassadorship in the Trust Network, August 5, 2022.
- Differences aside, it’s time for a common civic purpose by Virginia Swain, telegram.com,, “Support for the Building Civic Bridges Act”, July 3, 2022.
- A Path to Peace: Virginia Swain has made global conflict resolution her life’s mission by Nancy Sheehan, Worcester Living, Summer 2022, starting on page W28 (Download text-only PDF here), July 1, 2022.
- Senators Join Bipartisan Effort to Heal Civic Divides. Here’s Why It Matters. by Virginia Swain, Interfaith America Journal, June 30, 2022.
- Institute for Global Leadership honors Dr. Sarah Sayeed: Soulmates, by Rod Lee, Rambler Magazine, December 2021.
- Institute for Global Leadership honors Dr. Sarah Sayeed “Leadership from the inside out.” Monica Sager, Town Square, November 2021.
- Peace Corps celebrates 60 years of service, and JFK still looms large, The Boston Globe, February 28, 2021.
- Author Event & Book Signing with Virginia Swain, Worcester Public Library, March 9, 2019.
- An ordinary woman with extraordinary experiences, by Victor Infante, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, March 5, 2019.
- Virginia Swain’s Contributions to Friends of Silence: Is there enough Silence for the Word to be Heard?
- A World United by the Young, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, January 11, 2013.
- Speakers at Clark forum discusss universal right to peace, The Coalition for the Human Right to Peace Conference at Clark University, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, February 19, 2012.
- Seeking Original UN Goals: Couple Launches Peace Coalition, by Melissa McKeon,Worcester Telegram and Gazette, June 30, 2011.
- Human Rights Work Lauded: United Nations Under-Secretary-General Speaks at Ceremony, by Lee V.Gaines, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, March 31, 2011.
- Voices of Worcester Women by Maureen Ryan Doyle and Charlen I. Martin, Transcript of oral history interview: Interview of Virginia Swain by the Worcester Women’s Oral History Project (WWOHP), 2008.
- Virginia Swain advances Worcester Public Health Initiative for the Community Health and Improvement Plan on Health Equity: Changing Resistant Systems and Institutional Racism, February 22, 2013. A Step in the Right Direction by Corey Oliver. Worcester Telegram and Gazette.
- Human Rights Work Lauded: United Nations Under-Secretary-General Speaks at Ceremony by Lee V.Gaines, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, March 31, 2011.
- Speakers at Clark forum discusss universal right to peace The Coalition for the Human Right to Peace Conference at Clark University, February 19, 2012.
- Seeking Original UN Goals: Couple Launches Peace Coalition by Melissa McKeon, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, June 30, 2011.
- Interview of Virginia Swain by the Worcester Women’s Oral History Project (WWOHP), 2008. Featured in key leaders in book.
- A Peace Movement Launches in Worcester by Noah R. Bombard, Worcester Magazine, November 15, 2007.
- As I See It–A Remedy for Political Incivility. by Virginia Swain, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, October 30, 2006.
- Finding peace through inner strength: Worcester writer helps others chart course in turbulent times.by Pamela Sacks, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, September 1, 2006.
- Dedicated Visionaries Keep Faith in World Governance. by Albert Southwick, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, March 19, 2006.
- Learning to Lead in Harmony by Art Simas, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, March 14, 2005.
- Local Expert Backs United Nations. by Mark Melady, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, December 26, 2004.
- Partners in Peace Salve Regina, September 2002.
- Virginia Swain: Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, One on One by Allen W. Fletcher, Worcester Magazine, November 8, 2001.
Podcasts
- Imaging a New America with the Trust Network, March 14, 2023.
- Imaging the End of Privilege, National Association of Community Mediation, April 25, 2023
- Building Trusting Community Relationships: Reconciliation Leader Dr. Sarah Sayeed’s Remarks to Accept the Life Leadership Service Award, 10-21-22, Dr. Sayeed is the Chair and Executive Director, Civic Engagement Commission, New York City.
- Presentation on Inclusive Workshops for Everyone at the Facilitation Summit, International Association of Facilitators, 10-16-21 With Kazuaki Katori and Natsu Iwaki and Virginia Swain
- Workshop for everyone 1 (Introduction) Workshop for everyone 2 (Icebreak).
- Workshop for everyone 3 (Role-play). Workshop for everyone 4 (Reflection and Closing)
- The Trust Network 12-21-21 Interview with Marcella Calabi, Coordinator.
- Global Ethics Day 10-2020 Interviews in Partnership with Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs: Roger Lipsey, Dr. Daniel Perrell, JD, Rev. David Woessner, Sam Onapa, Ph.D., Fergus Watt.
Roger Lipsey
Rev. David Woessner
Dr. Sam Onapa
Dr. Daniel Perrell, JD
Fergus Watt
- Professor Winston Langley speaks about his book While the U.S. Sleeps 3-29-22.
- “World Peace, Through Inner Peace” Diversity and Spirituality Podcast, 2017.
- Interview with Lam about his experience with landmines in Urgana, 1999.
- Evolution of the Peacebuilding Process of Reconciliation to develop political will, 1993.
- Being with the Dalai Lama at the Earth Summit, Riio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1992.
Television
Virginia Swain is host and producer of the WCCA show, Imagine Worcester and the World (2008-2019). Some highlights of the show:
- Interview with Brooke Belcher Bishara, Reconciliation Leader.
- Interview with Dr. Sarah Sayeed, Reconciliation Leader.
- Interview on World Peace, appearing on Soapbox.
- Virginia Swain and Joseph Baratta’s Contributions to Human Dignity Network.
- Interview on Reconciliation Leadershp by Mauro DePasquale, WCCA-TV, with Brooke Bishara and Virginia Swain.
Radio
- Virginia Swain speaks on counseling blended families with attorney Allyson Hope Cohen on her WTAG show “Legal Ease”.
- Hear Virginia Swain on Providence Radio with Donna Mac on the Vital Women Program (MP3: 5 Mb, 28 minutes).
Op-eds
- Senators Join Bipartisan Effort to Heal Civic Divides. Here’s Why It Matters. by Virginia Swain, Interfaith America, June 30, 2022.
- Differences aside, it’s time for a common civic purpose, by Virginia Swain, telegram.com, July 3, 2022“Support for the Building Civic Bridges Act”.
- Healthy Companies Follow Through on Strategy Worcester Business Journal, April 30, 2007.
- Mission Possible! A Clear Statement of Purpose Is an Important First Step in Breathing Life into a Business, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, August 29, 2007.
- What Price Workplace Conflict? Injuring the Bottom Line Worcester Business Journal, October 30, 2006.
- As I See It- A Remedy for Political Incivility, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, October 30, 2006.
Press releases
- Virginia Swain received Key to City on her 80th birthday presented by Mayor Joseph Petty 6/4/23
- Institute for Global Leadership Partners with Innovative Event to Address Toxic Polarization, April 2022
- Series to Support Building Civic Bridges Act, April 2022
- America’s Soul Community
- Life Leadership Service Award
- Reflective Leadership Certificate Program
- Reconciliation Leadership Program
- Claiming personal passion for tough times
- Reliant Medical Group Event Worcester
- UN Under-Secretary-General and Local Entrepreneur Draw on Appeal of Nobel
Peace Laureates to Call for Culture of Peace for the Children of the World - Why Mission Statements Matter
- Worcester organization helps children’s voices to be heard worldwide: Children as Leaders
- Virginia Swain to Receive Outstanding Service Award from the Boston Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in Intercultural Understanding
Publications and presentations
Media Kit Links
- About Virginia’s latest book: My Soul’s Journey to Redefine Leadership: A New Phoenix Rises from the Ashes of 9/11
- Early responses to My Soul’s Journey to Redefine Leadership: A New Phoenix Rises from the Ashes of 9/11
- Formal biography
- Headshots of Virginia Swain