Baird, Dr Adam
Dr. Adam Baird is a rare blend of academic depth and frontline experience, known for turning research into real-world change. Over the past 20+ years, he’s worked across Latin America and the Caribbean, shaping youth violence prevention programs, advising international agencies, and leading ground breaking studies on gangs and masculinities. His work with the UN, UNDP, and leading universities reflects not just his expertise but also the trust global institutions place in him. Adam brings clarity to complex problems, builds collaborative teams, and delivers solutions that resonate both in policy and in practice. If you're seeking someone who understands violence from the inside out and knows how to reduce it, he’s exactly who you want leading the charge.
the field of violence prevention, with a deep focus on gangs,
masculinities, and urban insecurity across Latin America and
the Caribbean. What sets Adam apart is his ability to connect
academic insight with on-the-ground impact, he doesn’t just
study violence, he works directly with communities,
governments, and global organizations to help reduce it. His
ground breaking ideas like chronic vulnerability and masculine
vulnerability have influenced both policy and practice, and his
research has helped shape youth intervention programs,
especially in places like Belize and Colombia. Whether
advising the UN, leading international research teams, or… Read more