Dr. Thomas R. Field has dedicated four decades to building peace, democratic culture, and values-based leadership across Latin America and the Caribbean. Born and raised in New Jersey, his journey of service took him from missionary work throughout the Americas to long-term residency in the Bahamas, Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay, where he has lived for nearly two decades.
In Paraguay, Dr. Field co-founded Global Peace Foundation Paraguay, Instituto Patria Soñada, and the Latin American & Caribbean Presidential Mission — a network of more than thirty former heads of state committed to democratic governance, economic freedom, and mentoring emerging leaders. These organizations have earned broad recognition for transforming education and empowering communities rooted in faith and service.
He and his wife, Cristina, are the parents of six children and have spent their lives building family and community together. A lifelong lover of language, he recently published “Book of Inspirational Gems,” a treasury of poetry, scripture, and historical speeches that reflect his conviction that inner formation and inspired leadership are inseparable.
In 2025, Universidad Privada María Serrana in Asunción awarded him an honorary doctorate — Doctor Honoris Causa — in recognition of his lifelong commitment to peace and service throughout the Americas.
