The faculty for the Global Sustainability Policy and Management program consists of experts in the fields of development, policy, management, international politics, human rights, ethnic conflict, culture, civil society movements, race relations, and dialogue and mediation processes. They are drawn from both Brandeis University and neighboring academic institutions in the Boston area. In addition, the program utilizes visiting international faculty and draws upon the experience of international experts from many of the governmental, intergovernmental, and nongovernmental organizations working in the fields of conflict resolution and sustainable international development.
Heller GPSM faculty bring a mix of area expertise, topical knowledge and field experience to their teaching and research. Most faculty members have held leadership positions in organizations that include United Nations agencies, private foundations such as the Ford Foundation, consulting groups such as World Education and John Snow Inc., and a range of nongovernmental advocacy organizations such as Oxfam America.