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Making the World Better through Value-led Advocacy and Bridgebuilding. Member Spotlight: Jennifer Waterhouse Pietro
Jennifer Waterhouse Pietro was one of four children born to a “very unique and somewhat eccentric family” in Pasadena, California. One aspect of this uniqueness was that her family has…
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Lessons from Cars, Conflict, and Community. Member Spotlight: Alex Raphael
Alex Raphael was born in Chile to a Chilean mother and a German father. His mother, the daughter of a Russian mother and a Romanian father who immigrated to Chile…
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The Power of Stories to Build Peace. Member Spotlight: Kit Hadlund
Day-to-day, Kit Hadlund, a poet, drummer, dancer, and peacebuilder, wakes up a little after 5am to get his kids to school and have his coffee before shifting his heart towards…
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Emphasizing Humanity in Systems of Inequality and Conflict. Member Spotlight: Sue Mann
Sue Mann’s many accomplishments in her self-described “non-linear path” include being the first woman to lead a South African diplomatic mission in the Middle East, obtaining an MBA from Cornell…
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Restorative Practices to Restorative Justice: One Continuum, Four Conversations
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.…
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Environmental Mediation: Multi-Stakeholder Action for Sustainability (January 2027)
Equip yourself to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environmental disputes, natural resource management, and climate-related policy conflicts. This interactive training session will equip participants with key engagement and negotiation frameworks essential for…
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Environmental Mediation: Multi-Stakeholder Action for Sustainability (December 2026)
Equip yourself to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environmental disputes, natural resource management, and climate-related policy conflicts. This interactive training session will equip participants with key engagement and negotiation frameworks essential for…
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The Mediator as Leader and the Leader as Mediator
Unpack the intersection of transformative leadership and conflict resolution with two legendary figures in the mediation field, Drs. Ken Cloke and Joan Goldsmith. Mediators and leaders cross boundaries. They elicit…
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