Biography: Deidre Combs

Deidre Combs is the author of two books, The Way of Conflict and Worst Enemy, Best Teacher. Through her consulting firm Combs and Company Deidre provides communication and conflict skills, coaching, strategic planning and team building services. She has worked with a variety of corporate, non-profit and government clients including Landmine Survivors Network, US Forest Service, Aveda Corporation, Allina Hospitals and Clinics and Young Presidents Organization. Deidre was previously employed nine years by IBM in project management and marketing leadership roles specializing in healthcare solutions. She holds a BA in Mathematics and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin — Madison, a master’s degree in Information Systems Technology from George Washington University, and a doctorate focused on world religions from UCS/Naropa University.  Combs serves as faculty at Montana State University, Naropa University, Prescott College and Wisdom University. Listen to Deidre's interview with Portland-based radio show host, Paul O'Brien for an overview of the Way of Conflict philosophy. 
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