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Connecting for Peace. Member Spotlight: Dr. Durdana Islam
During our interview, a painting hung behind Dr. Durdana Islam. I came to learn that she herself had painted it–“15 tulips for 15 people who have helped shape my life…
Read MoreEngineering Peace, Reimagining Conflict Through a Human Lens. Member Spotlight: Sonja Wood
When Sonja Wood reflects on her path into peacebuilding, she traces it not to a classroom or policy forum but to a series of lived experiences that exposed systemic inequities.…
Read MoreDifferent is Beautiful. Member Spotlight: Jennifer Nackos
Jennifer Nackos knows there’s no such thing as a perfect mediator. This, however, won’t stop her from trying. She explains her routine before every session: “I imagine that I’m walking…
Read MoreGiving Rural People the Opportunity to Thrive. Member Spotlight: Roslyn Williams George
Roslyn Williams George “always had a soft spot for people who faced challenges.” They would be drawn to her as a shoulder to lean on, and Roslyn would be more…
Read MoreEmpowering People to Find Their Own Justice. Member Spotlight: Rut Rivera-Encarnación
For Rut Rivera-Encarnación, mediation is far more than a professional skill. In her world, it is a calling rooted in dignity, empowerment, and the belief that “people are the experts…
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