Rich Alexander

Mike Algeo Michael Algeo is a conflict coach with community mediation where he meets with those who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, conducts classes with the use of an approved training curriculum, assists with case coordination, and small claims mediations including guardianships and conservatorships. For 4 years, Michael has encouraged individuals ... Read more

Rachelle Archer, MA ACC Rachelle Archer is the Program Manager at Thrive, an empowerment program for youth who have completed NCRC’s DA-supported Juvenile Diversion Initiative. She supports them as they continue reaching their goals and flourishing in their communities outside the justice system. She’s devoted her 30-year career to serving historically marginalized communities and the ... Read more

Armando Barajas Armando Barajas serves as a trainer at the National Conflict Resolution Center, bringing over 20 years of experience in leadership, training, and conflict management. His extensive background includes service in the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Specialist, where he led teams, managed high-stakes training, and facilitated international engagements that promoted diplomacy. As a ... Read more

D'Andre Brooks D’Andre Brooks is a community leader and youth advocate dedicated to disrupting cycles of trauma, incarceration, and disconnection in underserved communities. As the Executive Director of Freedom2Succeed, a nonprofit focused on breaking the school-to-prison pipeline, as well as professionalizing the lived-experiences of our justice impacted community, Brooks places justice-impacted academics in schools and ... Read more

Kelsey Coney Kelsey Coney is a seasoned training and development consultant passionate about bringing conflict management practices to organizations and communities to create better communication practices. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Conflict Resolution and Management, with a focus on the intersection of conflict resolution techniques and interpersonal communication management. Having lived ... Read more