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SUMMARY:Nervous System Leadership-Leading from the Biology\, Not The Myth
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Nervous System Leadership-Leading from the Biology\, Not The Myth. This 90-minute event will be on August 18th\, 2026\, at 11am ET (USA) and led by Doug Noll. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. This PeaceConnect session is $10 for non-MBBI members\, $5 for MBBI Members. \nRegister here!\nBios of the Speaker:\n\n \nDouglas E. Noll is an award-winning author\, speaker\, and trainer. After 22 years as a trial lawyer\, Mr. Noll became a peacemaker and mediator. Today\, he helps people resolve deep\, intractable conflicts and teaches others to do the same. Mr. Noll is an adjunct professor of law at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law Straus Institute where he teaches Decision Making Under Uncertainty and Conflict.\n \nMr.Noll graduated from Dartmouth College\, earned his law degree at University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law\, and later in his career\, earned a Masters Degree in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies from Fresno Pacific University. He was a successful commercial and business trial lawyer before leaving the practice of law in 2000 to become a mediator and peacemaker.\n \nMr. Noll is the co-founder of the award-winning Prison of Peace Project\, in which he taught murderers in maximum security prisons to be peacemakers and mediators from 2010 until the onset of the COVID pandemic in 2020.\n \nIn his innovative peacemaking and mediation processes\, Mr. Noll has trained mediators and leaders in Europe\, the Middle East\, and Asia. He has personally mediated over 1\,500 disputes\, including sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and criminal victim-offender cases.\n \nMr. Noll’s honors include California Lawyer Magazine Attorney of the Year\, Purpose Prize Fellow\, and Best Lawyers of America Lawyer of the Year\, International Academy of Mediators Syd Leezak Award of Excellence\, and National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals Neutral of the Year.\n \nMr. Noll has written five books\, His fourth book\, De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less (Atria/Beyond Words)\, has sold over 40\,000 copies in five languages since its release in 2017. His fifth book\, Empathy Leadership: How A Powerful Skill Drives Business Success\, will be released by Beyond Words/Simon & Schuster September 8\, 2026. He has also created online video courses in legal negotiation and emotional de-escalation and conducted dozens of webinars\, workshops\, and keynotes to executives. His video offerings on YouTube have garnered over 488\,000 views.\n \nOn a personal note\, Mr. Noll is a jazz violinist\, aircraft and helicopter pilot\, ski instructor\, 2nd degree black belt\, tai chi master\, and whitewater rafter. He lives with his wife Aleya Dao in the foothills of the central Sierra Nevada south of Yosemite National Park.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/nervous-system-leadership-leading-from-the-biology-not-the-myth/
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SUMMARY:Factors Affecting Conflict Resolution Among Adolescents: Peer Mediation as a Solution
DESCRIPTION:Engage in this exciting webinar\, Factors Affecting Conflict Resolution Among Adolescents: Peer Mediation as a Solution. This 90-minute event will be on September 25th\, 2026\, at 12pm ET (USA) and led by Onell Gomez. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this engaging conversation will be in your time zone. This PeaceConnect session is $10 for non-MBBI members\, $5 for MBBI Members. \nRegister here!\nBios of the Speaker:\n\n \nOnell Gomez is a certified Mediator\, holder of a Master’s degree in Mediation Studies with Distinction\, a progression built upon a BSc foundation in Sociology with Minors in Government and Criminology. Her interest lies in conflict resolution\, peer mediation and adolescent research that may provide policy makers\, educators\, mentors\, community members\, psychologists and sociologists with meaningful insights and evidence-based solutions.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/factors-affecting-conflict-resolution-among-adolescents-peer-mediation-as-a-solution/
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SUMMARY:Restorative Practices to Restorative Justice: One Continuum\, Four Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Explore the principles and practical frameworks of restorative practice to heal communities\, address systemic harm\, and foster accountability. From building community to repairing harm\, a four-session interactive training with Dr. Dianne Williams \nMost trainings treat restorative practices and restorative justice as two separate subjects. This one doesn’t. Over four highly interactive sessions\, Dr. Dianne Williams presents them as two ends of a single relational continuum: the proactive work of building and holding community at one end\, the responsive work of repairing harm at the other.  She shows how the same relational mechanics run the entire span. \nThis is not a lecture series. You’ll sit in circles\, not just learn about them. You’ll keep a circle\, facilitate a restorative conversation\, and be coached live as you do it. Seasoned practitioners and newcomers train side by side\, with practice rounds deliberately pairing experience with fresh perspective so everyone leaves sharper. Between the two weekends\, you’ll run a real relational experiment in your own context and bring it back\, turning the training into a live practice cycle\, not passive learning. \nBy the final session\, the wall between “community-building” and “repairing harm” collapses\, and you walk out able to act across the whole continuum. \n\nLead Trainer: Dr. Dianne Williams\nFormat: 4-Part Online Interactive Course (2 Weekends)\nDates & Time: October 24\, 25\, 31 & November 1 | Saturdays & Sundays\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this training will be in your time zone. \nInvestment: $500 (MBBI Members) | $700 (Non-Members)\nRegister here.\n\nBio of the Trainer: \n \nDr. Williams brings a wide range of international conflict-related training experience. She has a strong background in the Caribbean and Latin America\, in particular around criminology\, conflict resolution\, mediation\, restorative practices\, restorative justice and cultural competency.   In her previous life she was a Criminologist and Consultant and has done coursework at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government\, the International Institute for Restorative Practices as well as the National Defense University William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies\, where she is a rostered adjunct instructor.  She is a Clinically Certified Criminal Justice Specialist\, a Certified Sentence Mitigation Specialist\, a Certified Social and Behavioral Research Investigator and a Certified Mediator.  She is a Licensed Trainer of Trainers in Restorative Practices\, a Crime Prevention through Community Engagement and a Crime Prevention through Environmental Design specialist. Dr. Williams has numerous publications and co-authored the 2012 United Nation’s Human Development Report for Trinidad and Tobago. She holds a PhD\, an MBA and an MSc. Her areas of expertise include Restorative Practices\, Restorative Leadership\, Transformative Mediation and Citizen Legitimacy. Dr. Williams is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Restorative Practices in Columbia University’s Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Program\, School of Professional Studies. \n\n\n 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/restorative-practices-to-restorative-justice-one-continuum-four-conversations/
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SUMMARY:The Mediator as Leader and the Leader as Mediator
DESCRIPTION:Unpack the intersection of transformative leadership and conflict resolution with two legendary figures in the mediation field\, Drs. Ken Cloke and Joan Goldsmith. \nMediators and leaders cross boundaries. They elicit participation\, invigorate collaboration\, develop fresh ideas\, and excite action. They encourage authenticity and integrity\, and model the values and principles to which they are committed. They consider themselves responsible for the whole and accountable to others for the results they produce. They blaze trails to unknown\, unimagined futures. They are often ubiquitous\, without grand titles or designations\, and sometimes present without anyone knowing it\, in groups at every level. The more agile\, responsive\, and creative organizations become\, the less possible it is for leaders (or mediators) to be imposed on passive subordinates from above. In order to function\, they need to obtain the consent of those with and for whom they work. Certainly\, management should have a role in identifying the leaders it needs\, but theirs should not be the only voice. Those who are led should also be able to select the leaders they will follow. Read more from their article here. \n\nLead Trainers: Drs. Ken Cloke & Joan Goldsmith\nFormat: In-Person Intensive | Denver\, Colorado\, USA\nDates: November 14–16\, 2026 (Saturday – Monday)\nExclusive Bonus: Includes 6 months / 6 sessions of post-training peer supervision with MBBI coaches to apply skills directly in your professional setting.\nInvestment: $1\,500 (MBBI Members) | $1\,650 (Non-Members)\nRegister here.\n\nBio of the Trainers: \n \nDr. Ken Cloke is a world-recognized mediator\, dialogue facilitator\, conflict resolution systems designer\, teacher\, trainer\, author and public speaker. He has been a pioneer and leader in the field of mediation and conflict resolution for the last 37 years. He is co-founder of Mediators Beyond Borders International\, based in Washington D.C. The organization supports individuals\, organizations\, communities and governments around the world in building conflict resolution capacity and conflict literacy\, focusing on under-served communities. He has done international work in conflict resolution in over 25 countries\, including Armenia\, Australia\, Austria\, Brazil\, Canada\, China\, Cuba\, Denmark\, England\, Georgia\, India\, Ireland\, Japan\, Latin America\, Mexico\, Netherlands\, New Zealand\, Nicaragua\, Pakistan\, Puerto Rico\, Scotland\, Thailand\, Ukraine\, the former USSR\, United Kingdom\, and Zimbabwe. \nKen is the author of numerous books about mediation\, organizational issues\, and conflict resolution\, including Mediating Dangerously: The Frontiers of Conflict Resolution (2007); The Crossroads of Conflict: A Journey into the Heart of Dispute Resolution (2012); Conflict Revolution: Mediating Evil\, War\, Injustice\, and Terrorism; and The Dance of Opposites: Explorations in Mediation\, Dialogue and Conflict Resolution Systems (2013).  His latest book is Conflict Revolution: Designing Preventative Systems for Chronic Social\, Economic and Political Conflicts.  He is co-author with Joan Goldsmith of Thank God It’s Monday! 14 Values We Need to Humanize the Way We Work; Resolving Conflicts at Work: 10 Strategies for Everyone on the Job (3rd Edition); Resolving Personal and Organizational Conflicts: Stories of Transformation and Forgiveness; The End of Management and the Rise of Organizational Democracy; and The Art of Waking People Up: Cultivating Awareness and Authenticity at Work.  Ken is currently an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University’s School of Law\, Strauss Institute.  He is also an Adjunct Professor at Southern Methodist University\, Saybrook University\, and the University of Southern California. \n \nDr. Joan Goldsmith has been an organizational consultant\, coach and educator for the past thirty-five years\, specializing in leadership development\, organizational change\, conflict resolution\, and team building. Joan has authored several books on leadership including (with Warren Bennis) Learning to Lead\, and the soon to be published Women Leaders at the Grassroots: 9 Stories and 9 Strategies. \n\nShe has served on numerous boards of directors\, and been an advisor to the Woman’s International Health Coalition\, Disney Institute for Women Entrepreneurs\, Women’s Lens on Global Issues\, and Women International League for Peace and Freedom\, and a speaker at national and local conferences on issues of women in leadership. As a family therapist\, coach and consultant\, she has specialized in supporting individuals in improving their skills\, life and work patterns and organizations. She has been a consultant to faculty and administration in U. S. and international universities. In the non-profit sector and in educational reform\, she has been an advisor on organizational issues\, school change\, curriculum development and teacher education. She is an Associate of the Synergos Institute\, which builds international\, collaborative partnerships to end poverty in the Southern Hemisphere. She has had professional engagements in Mexico\, Brazil\, Cuba\, the Bahamas\, Japan\, China\, India\, the Netherlands and Great Britain. She is a founder of Cambridge College\, a former member of the faculties of the Harvard University\, UCLA\, Antioch University\, and holds a Master of Arts in Social Sciences and a Doctorate of Humane Letters.
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/the-mediator-as-leader-and-the-leader-as-mediator/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T130000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Mediation: Multi-Stakeholder Action for Sustainability (December 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Equip yourself to navigate complex\, multi-stakeholder environmental disputes\, natural resource management\, and climate-related policy conflicts. \nThis interactive training session will equip participants with key engagement and negotiation frameworks essential for resolving environmental disputes in diverse contexts. Drawing from international best practices and case studies\, the session will explore interest-based negotiation\, multi-stakeholder dialogue\, and the integration of scientific and indigenous knowledge in environmental mediation. \nThrough a combination of real-world case studies and lessons learned\, this training will highlight the complexities of environmental dispute resolution\, addressing challenges such as power imbalances\, regulatory constraints\, and evolving climate risks. Facilitators will guide participants through structured exercises to practice consensus-building techniques\, stakeholder mapping\, and effective communication strategies. By the end of the session\, attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to foster durable agreements that balance ecological protection with social and economic priorities\, contributing to more sustainable and peaceful environmental governance. \n\nTrainers: Dr. Gregg Walker\, Anil Changaroth\, Luis Oré\, Yasmeen Kennedy\, and more\nFormat: 4-Part Online Interactive Course\nDates & Time: November 30 & December 3\, 7\, 10 | Mondays & Thursdays\, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this training will be in your time zone.\nInvestment: $500 (MBBI Members) | $700 (Non-Members)\nRegister here.\n\nBios of the Trainers: \n \nGregg B. Walker is a professor of Communication and an adjunct professor in Environmental Sciences\, Forestry\, Oceanography\, Public Policy\, and Water Resources programs at Oregon State University.  He teaches courses in conflict\, dispute resolution\, and argumentation; and    facilitates and studies environmental policy-related collaboration efforts.  He is co-author of Working Through Environmental Conflict: The Collaborative Learning Approach (2001\, Praeger)\, and co-editor of Breaking Boundaries: Innovative Practices in Environmental Communication and Public Participation (2019\, SUNY Press) and co-editor of . Professor Walker is a member of the National Collaboration Cadre of the US Forest Service and the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution. He leads observer teams at UN climate change meetings for Mediators Beyond Borders International and the International Environmental Communication Association.  Professor Walker serves as the “Modalities Expert” for the Paris Committee on Capacity Building\, a UNFCCC Constituted Body\, and is member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps.  Professor Walker was an Erasmus Mundus Professor at the University of Copenhagen in 2010\, 2014\, and 2017.  He served as the director of the Peace Studies Program at Oregon State University from 1988 to 2006. \n  \n \nAnil Changaroth is an internationally accredited mediator and ADR practitioner in the Asia-Pacific with his Areas of Expertise in dispute resolution practice that he has also Mediated on – include Civil (including Family)\, Commercial (including Joint Venture and Shareholders)\, Construction/Infrastructure/ESG and sustainability-related disputes\, Cross-Border and Intercultural matters\, Investor-State and Investment Disputes\, Supply-Chain and Logistics issues\, with experience integrating Restorative Justice approaches where appropriate. Education/Qualifications – Along with his international accreditation in Mediation\, Arbitration\, Adjudication and Dispute Board\, Anil who holds an LLB (Hons) (University of Buckingham)\, an MSc in Construction and Dispute Resolution (King’s College London & National University of Singapore)\, graduate certificates in ESG and Sustainability\, Law and Technology (AI and Machine Learning)\, and Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, is an Advocate and Solicitor of Singapore\, a Solicitor of England and Wales and was called to the Bar at the Middle Temple England. \n \nYasmeen Kennedy is a New York Court Certified Mediator Conflict Coach\, Certified New York State Divorce Mediator\, while also mediating cases nationally and globally. Yasmeen has successfully mediated a wide range of disputes\, including custody and divorce cases\, landlord-tenant conflicts\, employment disputes\, police-citizen conflicts\, and human rights violations. She actively hosts community dialogue sessions\, helping individuals navigate divisive issues and rediscover common ground. Her expertise extends to mediating disputes arising from climate change challenges\, and she advocates for the inclusion of mediation clauses in climate agreements as a UN Delegate at Climate Change Conventions. As the head of the climate change team for Mediators Beyond Borders International\, Yasmeen is at the forefront of addressing global conflict through mediation Beyond her mediation practice\, Yasmeen is deeply committed to capacity-building initiatives\, action planning facilitation\, and conflict coaching. She also leads restorative circles\, fostering healing and accountability within communities. She serves as a facilitator for the New York Division of Human Rights Hate & Bias Prevention Unit and as a Commissioner on the Judicial Review Committee for the Aurora Municipal Court. Her leadership in dispute resolution is further reflected in her memberships with the American Bar Association\, the Association for Conflict Resolution\, and various state bar associations. Through her relentless pursuit of resolution\, she continues to shape a future marked by understanding\, compassion\, and unity. For those seeking a skilled\, empathetic\, and solution-oriented mediator\, Yasmeen offers a wealth of experience\, a global perspective\, and a steadfast dedication to fostering peace and collaboration. \nLuis Ore is the Former Deputy Secretary of Conflict Management with the Prime Minister Office of Peru during the transition and emergency government of Peru with the Sagasti Administration in 2021. Mediator\, consensus building and stakeholder engagement practitioner\, negotiation consultant\, and conflict coach and trainer. Lawyer from the University of Lima. Master’s in communication from WKU and Master in Conflict Management from the Institute for Conflict Management at Lipscomb University\, trained in Negotiation Pedagogy from Harvard University and trained by Al Gore\, former US VP in Climate Change. Executive Director of ORASI Consulting Group (USA)\, Senior Partner of the Consensus Building Institute (USA)\, Latin America Director of the Workplace Fairness Institute (Canada) and Managing Partner of Estrateus Consultores (Peru). Listed facilitator in the InterAmerican Development Bank`s Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism`s roster\, Mediator for the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO)\, independent accountability mechanism for projects supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) – private sector arms of the World Bank Group. Consultant and Peace Builder with Mediators Beyond Borders International\, and International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Licensed Trainer. He served as 2010-2011 Chair of the International Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution (USA) and 2011-2012 Vice President of the International Investment and Development Committee of the American Bar Association (USA). \n 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/environmental-mediation-multi-stakeholder-action-for-sustainability-december-2026/
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SUMMARY:Environmental Mediation: Multi-Stakeholder Action for Sustainability (January 2027)
DESCRIPTION:Equip yourself to navigate complex\, multi-stakeholder environmental disputes\, natural resource management\, and climate-related policy conflicts. \nThis interactive training session will equip participants with key engagement and negotiation frameworks essential for resolving environmental disputes in diverse contexts. Drawing from international best practices and case studies\, the session will explore interest-based negotiation\, multi-stakeholder dialogue\, and the integration of scientific and indigenous knowledge in environmental mediation. \nThrough a combination of real-world case studies and lessons learned\, this training will highlight the complexities of environmental dispute resolution\, addressing challenges such as power imbalances\, regulatory constraints\, and evolving climate risks. Facilitators will guide participants through structured exercises to practice consensus-building techniques\, stakeholder mapping\, and effective communication strategies. By the end of the session\, attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to foster durable agreements that balance ecological protection with social and economic priorities\, contributing to more sustainable and peaceful environmental governance. \n\nTrainers: Dr. Gregg Walker\, Anil Changaroth\, Yasmeen Kennedy\, Luis Oré\, and more\nFormat: 4-Part Online Interactive Course\nDates & Time: January 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, 2027 | Wednesdays\, 3:00 AM – 7:00 AM ET (5-9pm Tokyo / 7-11pm Melbourne) Please use the Time Zone Converter to determine when this training will be in your time zone.\nInvestment: $500 (MBBI Members) | $700 (Non-Members)\nRegister here.\n\nBios of the Trainers: \n \nGregg B. Walker is a professor of Communication and an adjunct professor in Environmental Sciences\, Forestry\, Oceanography\, Public Policy\, and Water Resources programs at Oregon State University.  He teaches courses in conflict\, dispute resolution\, and argumentation; and    facilitates and studies environmental policy-related collaboration efforts.  He is co-author of Working Through Environmental Conflict: The Collaborative Learning Approach (2001\, Praeger)\, and co-editor of Breaking Boundaries: Innovative Practices in Environmental Communication and Public Participation (2019\, SUNY Press) and co-editor of . Professor Walker is a member of the National Collaboration Cadre of the US Forest Service and the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution. He leads observer teams at UN climate change meetings for Mediators Beyond Borders International and the International Environmental Communication Association.  Professor Walker serves as the “Modalities Expert” for the Paris Committee on Capacity Building\, a UNFCCC Constituted Body\, and is member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps.  Professor Walker was an Erasmus Mundus Professor at the University of Copenhagen in 2010\, 2014\, and 2017.  He served as the director of the Peace Studies Program at Oregon State University from 1988 to 2006. \n  \n \nAnil Changaroth is an internationally accredited mediator and ADR practitioner in the Asia-Pacific with his Areas of Expertise in dispute resolution practice that he has also Mediated on – include Civil (including Family)\, Commercial (including Joint Venture and Shareholders)\, Construction/Infrastructure/ESG and sustainability-related disputes\, Cross-Border and Intercultural matters\, Investor-State and Investment Disputes\, Supply-Chain and Logistics issues\, with experience integrating Restorative Justice approaches where appropriate. Education/Qualifications – Along with his international accreditation in Mediation\, Arbitration\, Adjudication and Dispute Board\, Anil who holds an LLB (Hons) (University of Buckingham)\, an MSc in Construction and Dispute Resolution (King’s College London & National University of Singapore)\, graduate certificates in ESG and Sustainability\, Law and Technology (AI and Machine Learning)\, and Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, is an Advocate and Solicitor of Singapore\, a Solicitor of England and Wales and was called to the Bar at the Middle Temple England. \n \nYasmeen Kennedy is a New York Court Certified Mediator Conflict Coach\, Certified New York State Divorce Mediator\, while also mediating cases nationally and globally. Yasmeen has successfully mediated a wide range of disputes\, including custody and divorce cases\, landlord-tenant conflicts\, employment disputes\, police-citizen conflicts\, and human rights violations. She actively hosts community dialogue sessions\, helping individuals navigate divisive issues and rediscover common ground. Her expertise extends to mediating disputes arising from climate change challenges\, and she advocates for the inclusion of mediation clauses in climate agreements as a UN Delegate at Climate Change Conventions. As the head of the climate change team for Mediators Beyond Borders International\, Yasmeen is at the forefront of addressing global conflict through mediation Beyond her mediation practice\, Yasmeen is deeply committed to capacity-building initiatives\, action planning facilitation\, and conflict coaching. She also leads restorative circles\, fostering healing and accountability within communities. She serves as a facilitator for the New York Division of Human Rights Hate & Bias Prevention Unit and as a Commissioner on the Judicial Review Committee for the Aurora Municipal Court. Her leadership in dispute resolution is further reflected in her memberships with the American Bar Association\, the Association for Conflict Resolution\, and various state bar associations. Through her relentless pursuit of resolution\, she continues to shape a future marked by understanding\, compassion\, and unity. For those seeking a skilled\, empathetic\, and solution-oriented mediator\, Yasmeen offers a wealth of experience\, a global perspective\, and a steadfast dedication to fostering peace and collaboration. \nLuis Ore is the Former Deputy Secretary of Conflict Management with the Prime Minister Office of Peru during the transition and emergency government of Peru with the Sagasti Administration in 2021. Mediator\, consensus building and stakeholder engagement practitioner\, negotiation consultant\, and conflict coach and trainer. Lawyer from the University of Lima. Master’s in communication from WKU and Master in Conflict Management from the Institute for Conflict Management at Lipscomb University\, trained in Negotiation Pedagogy from Harvard University and trained by Al Gore\, former US VP in Climate Change. Executive Director of ORASI Consulting Group (USA)\, Senior Partner of the Consensus Building Institute (USA)\, Latin America Director of the Workplace Fairness Institute (Canada) and Managing Partner of Estrateus Consultores (Peru). Listed facilitator in the InterAmerican Development Bank`s Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism`s roster\, Mediator for the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO)\, independent accountability mechanism for projects supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) – private sector arms of the World Bank Group. Consultant and Peace Builder with Mediators Beyond Borders International\, and International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Licensed Trainer. He served as 2010-2011 Chair of the International Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution (USA) and 2011-2012 Vice President of the International Investment and Development Committee of the American Bar Association (USA). \n 
URL:https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/event/environmental-mediation-multi-stakeholder-action-for-sustainability-january-2027/
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