The author of “POW: Peace Over War: Using Mediation and Conflict Resolution to Reconcile International and Local Disputes”.

  She worked as a Mediator Beyond Borders International, and participation in Rotary International and for the Intensive Training Institute of Women Peacemakers in Jakarta and Bali Indonesia; is a continuation of her volunteerism in countries during conflicts which people/families are at risk for PTSD.

   Also, she is the Founder and Director of Behavior Medicine Associates for over 20 years as a Board Certified Clinical Health Psychologist she earned an University of Hawaii Matsunaga Institute of Peace & Conflict Education. She achieved in 2019 Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation Master Executive Mediator. She actively mediates struggles between indigenous peoples and political forces.

   She has had funded research from NIH, NIMH, Cleveland Foundation and Arthritis Foundation for research in anxiety, trauma and health.

   Her book “POW: Peace Over War: Using Mediation and Conflict Resolution to Reconcile International and Local Disputes” received a 5-Star review with seal and certificate from a reputable Book Reviewers of traditionally published books. Also, her book on Behavioral Medicine received the 4th Best Book Award from Behavioral Science Books. She also co-edited a book on Child Health Psychology and family issues. She was former Director of Training at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii's foremost military hospital and worked with the V.A.'s programs during Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and devotes volunteer work with our returning warriors and their families.
   Dr. Barbara G. Melamed is currently a Clinical Affiliate Professor at the University of Hawaii.