Ashley Virtue

Neda Afsarmanesh Neda Afsarmanesh is a part-time trainer for NCRC. During her days, she helps lead research strategy at a large biomedical university in New York City. Neda has a decade’s experience working in science communication, including working with media outlets worldwide; media training scientists and statisticians; and leading workshops across the US for journalists ... Read more

Aous Hasan Alhabbar Aous Hasan Alhabbar was born in Mosul, Iraq but spent much of his life in Baghdad. He obtained degrees in computer systems and law and subsequently worked in the technology field and in sales. Her previously served as a logistics officer for the United Nations World Food Program. Aous has been leading ... Read more

Dhalia Balmir Dhalia is a first-generation Haitian-American social justice and educational equity advocate. She brings perspectives from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors and specializes in strategic planning, conflict resolution and informing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) approaches. Dhalia is the founder of Balmir Inclusive, an equity-informed consulting business specializing in strategy, inclusive leadership coaching ... Read more

Shelley Barajas-Leyva Shelley Barajas-Leyva, MA, is a native San Diegan who has served as a proud NCRC trainer since 2011. During this timeframe, Shelley has had the privilege of teaching conflict resolution skills and the ART of Inclusive Communication to diverse populations. She has also expanded her role as a circle dialogue facilitator, through which she ... Read more