Bob Berk

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Bob Berk Dr. Bob Berk is the founder of New Table Consulting, a group that focuses on building capacity in individuals and organizations. After earning his degree in biology from University of California - San Diego, Bob began teaching students with emotional and behavior struggles in the Cincinnati area. This work led to Bob's return ... Read more

Jean Blaise

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Jean Blaise Jean Blaise holds a Doctoral Degree in International Education and a Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts. He is a university lecturer and has taught at several higher education institutions in the United States, including the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Westfield State University, Elms College, and UC San Diego. He ... Read more

Robert A. Bowen Jr.

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Robert A. Bowen Jr. Robert A. Bowen, Jr. first became affiliated with NCRC about 3 years ago when he joined the organization as a volunteer community mediator. Since then, he has become officially certified as a practicing mediator successfully assisting in the settlement of many disputes without the need for legal intervention. Shortly after he ... Read more

Karla Broady

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Karla Broady Karla Broady has over 25 years of experience doing conflict resolution, mediation, training, and family support work locally and internationally. She is currently the Co-Director of the Center for Restorative Justice at the University of San Diego, where she is working to shape restorative training and provide mentorship, support for educators, professionals, and ... Read more

Carol Brookins

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Carol Brookins Carol Brookins brings more than twenty years of progressive human resources and employee relations experience in the corporate financial industry. Carol's longstanding work at JPMorgan Chase include her primary roles as Vice President of Human Resources and Employee Relations. Carol has conducted and managed investigations of workplace discrimination complaints filed with federal and ... Read more

Emma Celeste

Professional mediator headshot – NCRC 2022
Emma Celeste Emma Celeste is the Events and Marketing Specialist at San Diego State University within the Fowler College of Business. With a background in strategic communication, she is acutely aware of the impact our words have on communities when in dialogue about conflict, culture, and communication. With this experience, she is able to hold ... Read more