Don Antonio (as he is known in Costa Rica) has directed the LASP since 1990. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Third World Development from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an M.A. in International Relations from the same university.  His B.A. is from Messiah College.  Prior to his work with the Council, Dr. Chamberlain was a Graduate Fellow/Instructor at the University of Maryland, a Foreign Expert at Beijing University, P.R. China and served as a consultant to Brethren in Christ Overseas Missions in South America.