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Member Spotlights

MBBI calls its members Peace Builders. Our members contribute their time utilizing their skills and experiences to participate in Working and Regional Groups, and Capacity-Building & Advocacy Initiatives. We hope that through our Spotlights, our members, individually and collectively, will inspire you as much as they inspire us to continue the important work.

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A growing number of international requests reach MBBI for partnerships, services, and projects. Help us build our capacity to say “yes” to these requests; consider joining us as a Peace Builder. For more information on how to become involved and for internship and volunteer opportunities, please visit our Join Us page or contact us at info@mediatorsbeyondborders.org.

Our Peace Builders

Combining Traditional and Western Mediation Practices. Member Spotlight: Claire Naidu

Mindfulness is at the heart of Claire Naidu’s work. Resolution Specialist, Lawyer, Mediator, Advisor, and Facilitator based in Australia’s capital, Claire combines deep expertise with a human-centred approach. When she’s…
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The Power of Cooperation and Communication. Member Spotlight: Robert Ngangue

In the world of peacebuilding and conflict resolution, few have navigated the complexities of international diplomacy quite like Robert Ngangue. With extensive experience working within the United Nations across various…
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Dogged Advocacy and Unwavering Positivity. Member Spotlight: Karl Printemps Mercier

Karl Mercier’s journey in conflict resolution and mediation advocacy is driven by a genuine passion for peacebuilding and advocacy. Growing up in Montreal, Karl developed an early awareness of global…
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Less Power, More Conviction – Respect and Kindness in Mediation. Member Spotlight: Miro Prek

Miro Prek’s career is a testament to the intersection of law, education and sustainability. Originally from Slovenia, Miro has lived and worked across Europe, assuming a number of different expert…
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Spiritual Pragmatism in Mediation. Member Spotlight: Ankur Shah Delight

When it comes to dedication to nonviolence and conflict resolution, Ankur Shah Delight embodies a holistic, deeply personal approach. His journey–rooted in lived experience and an unwavering commitment to nonviolence–has…
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Bringing Forth Diplomacy and Unity. Member Spotlight: Michelle Hubbs

As a young girl, Michelle Hubbs was closest to her father, Honorary Colonel Petty Officer First Class Gene Shearer. She loved spending time with him so much she would tag…
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Social Justice in Conflict Resolution–A Holistic Approach to Peacebuilding. Member Spotlight: Adelle Blackett

Adelle Blackett’s passionate dedication to social justice and fostering equitable inclusion is evident through her extensive experiences and achievements in law, academia, and authorship. Her impressive body of work covers…
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Curiosity, Humility, and the Psychology Behind Mediation. Member Spotlight: Ben Pogue

Ben Pogue brings together his extensive experience in a variety of fields to passionately serve communities in South Carolina and beyond. As a trial and litigation attorney, professor of law,…
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Boldly Defending Human Rights. Member Spotlight: Gabriel Mugaruka

Gabriel Mugaruka is a dedicated human rights defender with over 25 years of experience. Born and raised in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Gabriel has…
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Striving for Global Harmony Through Alternative Dispute Resolution. Member Spotlight: Naomi Gankino Maiguwa

From a young age, Naomi Gankino Maiguwa was surrounded by her extensive family. Constantly disarming conflicts between siblings and cousins, she felt destined for the judiciary. “At a tender age,…
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