National Conflict Resolution Center

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

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. 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

Gloria Magallanes Gloria is passionate about building connection and community at both individual and structural levels. She draws from her personal experience moving across the country multiple times, and her professional experience working with diverse communities across the San Diego region to connect with clients and facilitate conflict resolution. In her work as a facilitator, ... Read more

Bridget Mundy Bridget Mundy is a conflict resolution professional and researcher with years of experience in international peacebuilding. She holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Justice from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Bridget specializes in intercultural conflicts and ... Read more

Wahida Sekandar Dr. Wahida Sekandar is a physician and certified dream builder coach, helping her clients design and manifest their ideal life through mental and emotional release. After earning her degree in biology from California State University- Long Beach, she received her doctorate degree from Ross University School of Medicine. This led to Wahida’s time ... Read more

Francesca Towers Francesca Towers is an artist specializing in abstract transcendentalist painting. After earning her BA in Art from the College of Creative Studies at UC Santa Barbara, Francesca knew she wanted to teach, but was unsure of where she saw herself making the most impact. Alongside full-time work, she continued the development of her ... Read more