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Ashley McGuire Ashley McGuire is an independent consultant specializing in relationship transformation, communication, and conflict resolution. With over 25 years of experience across sectors such as education, nonprofits, and corporations, she focuses on helping teams and individuals improve communication, resolve conflict, and build stronger communities. Having founded and led companies dedicated to transforming relationships, Ashley ... Read more

Luis Mendez Luis Vargas went from a fisherman to a jewel when he moved from Pescadero in Northern California to La Jolla in San Diego about a decade ago, to better himself through higher education and a new city. Although he studied aerospace engineering, he has since diversified and works as a civil project manager, ... Read more

Mir Amanullah Nessar Mir Amanullah Nessar is a hardworking and adaptable individual with a background in training, office administration, and consular services. He has over ten years of professional experience and has worked in both international and local organizations. Currently, he is studying web development and IT at Grossmont College to build a strong future ... Read more

Luz Nuñez With over 25 years of experience in human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Luz is a seasoned leader dedicated to creating inclusive, high-performing organizations. As the Founder and CEO of Aurora Consulting Services, Luz has built a reputation for developing HR policies, procedures, and training initiatives that support teams across the ... Read more

Barlin Osman Barlin Osman is a part-time trainer at NCRC and a full-time VISTA Member at the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) supporting capacity-building projects and resource development initiatives for the organization. Her strengths include critical and strategic thinking, linguistics, and relationship management. She has a unique background as a Somali refugee, born in a ... Read more

Erika Powell Passionate about fostering transformation at the personal and professional levels in the workplace, Dr. Erika Powell is a seasoned executive facilitator, coach, and consultant on a mission to create organizations where people thrive. For the past 18+ years, Dr. Powell has tackled some of business' biggest challenges in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), ... Read more

Essence Sanders Essence Sanders is NCRC’s Restorative Practices Specialist. She provides halftime coordination and support to the Restorative Practices School Team, and halftime support to the Stop the Hate Grant initiative. Essence meets with school leadership to assess the needs conducive to capacity building of restorative practices. She assists school sites with effectively implementing site-specific ... Read more

Scott Silk Scott Silk is a trainer, educator, facilitator, mediator, and lawyer. In addition to his work as a member of the training team at NCRC, he is the principal at Olive Branch Solutions, an associate for Essential Partners, a dialogue and training organization in Cambridge, MA, and a history and social science teacher at ... Read more

Cathy Smith Cathy Smith brings 30 years of professional experience blending journalism, public involvement, communications, conflict management, and partnership development. She has worked with the interrelated subject matter that impacts quality of life and resiliency, including land use, transportation, water, energy, economic revitalization, social justice, and health. After building and leading a communications and engagement ... Read more

Megan Soares Megan studied International Security and Conflict Resolution at San Diego State University, with a focus on Conflict, Cooperation, and Conflict Resolution. While earning her degree she worked in open-source intelligence for a U.S.-based intelligence & security agency, as well as in communications for a San Diego-based refugee non-profit. Through her non-profit experience, Megan ... Read more