National Conflict Resolution Center

Toni Herndon Toni Herndon has been a trainer and mediator with NCRC for several years now and is also a contracted trainer Civility Partners working with various businesses and institutions to facilitate deeper layers of leadership development and improve interpersonal communication. She also has her own coaching practice where she aids others in developing their ... Read more

Edward Jones Eddie is an Association for Talent Development certified coach with 15 years of experience spanning corporate and higher education. Eddie is experienced in change and strategic management, executive coaching, and facilitation. Eddie brings his academic and corporate experience to effectively work with community groups, university leaders, and professionals at all levels within the ... Read more

Laura Kass-Moreno Laura began practicing law in 1982. Her vast experience includes civil litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex business, employment and real estate matters, as well as handling a variety of insurance matters and claims. Laura has been a credentialed mediator since 1999 with expertise in contract disputes, employment/workplace issues, personal injury/insurance ... Read more

Anthony Keen-Louie (he/him/his), M.D.R., M.A. Anthony has worked for over 15 years in higher education-related group facilitation, mediation, conflict resolution education, student support, organizational development, social justice education, and community development. He serves as a mediator, trainer, and dialogue facilitator for NCRC in areas related to education, workplace/employment, and inclusive development. Education & Professional Affiliations ... Read more

Sook Kyoung Kwon Sook Kyoung Kwon is an Expressive Arts Therapist, Theatre/Performing Artist, Educator, Circle Trainer and Restorative Justice Practitioner. She specializes in utilizing creative interventions to help people overcome challenges and find healing. Her work relies heavily on Trauma-informed care, Arts-based process and Restorative practice. She is a co-founder of The Creatives PATCH: Play ... Read more

Lisa Maxwell Lisa Maxwell began working at the National Conflict Resolution Center (then called the San Diego Mediation Center) in 1989 as an Assistant Trainer.  She is currently the Director of the Training Institute. When she began her tenure as Director, NCRC offered three workshops (The Theory and Practice of Mediation, The ARTful Conversation, and ... Read more

Marc Meyer Marc A. Meyer is currently the Director of Operations at the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC). Originally from Delaware, he moved to California in 2001 to attend college. After studying in San Luis Obispo, San Diego, and Belgium, Marc received his B.S. in International Security and Conflict Resolution. Marc has been involved with ... Read more

Veronica Montenegro Veronica Montenegro has been with the National Conflict Resolution Center since 2005 and has been mediating and scheduling mediations for almost 20 years. She is a certified bilingual mediator who has extensive experience mediating a variety of disputes. Veronica believes mediation fosters cooperation and understanding and helps clients reach creative solutions to complex ... Read more

Brittney Ochira Brittney Ochira is a conflict resolution professional and scholar. In addition to being a trainer and community circle facilitator, Brittney works in NCRC’s Training Institute as a Senior Project Manager and serves as the Liaison for the NCRC/UC San Diego Applied Research Center for Civility. Brittney holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Justice ... Read more

Ghulam Hussain Parwiz Ghulam Hussain Parwiz was born in Daikundi, Afghanistan. He holds two Master’s Degrees. His first MA is in Farsi Literature and Language and his second degree is in Educational Management. He has over ten years of work experience in the fields of administration, Educational Management and Training in public and private organizations ... Read more