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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

The Mediator as a Conduit, Connection as the Key. Member Spotlight: Carolyn Manning

Mediation is not only about talent, ability and communication skills. Being a good mediator also requires a good deal of energy, enthusiasm and above all passion. These qualities are not…
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Resolving Disputes Within Adversarial Systems. Member Spotlight: David G. Newman, Q.C.

David is a strong believer that we are all part of one humanity, one loving energy. He is currently a director of Rotary District 5550 in Winnipeg and Chair of…
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One Small Step Towards Positive Change. Member Spotlight: Rashi Paliwal

In conflict, there is an opportunity to make a change. This sentiment is Rashi Paliwal’s mantra, as she sees first-hand how deeply conflicts can take root, especially in India. But…
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Advocating for Peace in a Volatile World. Ombuds Spotlight: Ayo Ayoola-Amale

Ayo Ayoola-Amale is a member of the three-person MBBI Ombuds Team. Ayo works as a Conflict Resolution Professional, Lawyer, Certified Educator, and Peace Advocate. She has advanced training and certification in…
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Restoring Relationships through Cultural Competency. Member Spotlight: Andreas Velthuizen

Andreas Velthuizen has had a long and varied career in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and dispute resolution, working in countries all over Africa. He is South African and is currently a…
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Evolving Humanity and Protecting the Planet. Member Spotlight: Macarena Mata

Macarena is a mediator born in Spain and living in London, with a degree in Biology, a Ph.D., 11 years of professional experience working in land-use conflict and sustainability and…
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A Bottomless Well of Patience and Empathy. Member Spotlight: Louis Cohen

Louis Cohen has had a decades-long career as a mediator and a peacebuilder, holding a wide variety of positions ranging from the military to law enforcement, to community mediator. Throughout…
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Building Inclusive and Intercultural Bridges. Member Spotlight: Ajoeb Mohamedajoeb

Ajoeb Mohamedajoeb, an experienced mediator and CEO of the firm Mohamedajoeb Mediators, has always felt a strong connection to the field of mediation, starting with his own name containing two…
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A Peace Practitioner Overcoming Interfaith Issues. Member Spotlight: Khin Thida Soe

Khin Thida Soe is a human rights activist and peace-facilitation advocate. She has been working in her home country of Myanmar on interfaith, peacebuilding, human rights, and humanitarian issues in…
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An Ombuds’ Unconventional Journey. Ombuds Spotlight: Yolanda W Collins

Yolanda Collins is a member of the three-person MBBI Ombuds Team. With over 15 years of experience as a mediator, Yolanda began her journey as a volunteer mediator and intake assistant…
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