Trainers

Jessé Brookins Jesse holds a Master of Arts in Applied Sociology with an emphasis in Race and Ethnic Relations. He has held positions within Northern Arizona University’s Office of Inclusion & Diversity, Department of Ethnic Studies, and other roles within Student leadership/organization. Jessé is passionate about social equality and equity. As a NRCR Trainer for ... Read more

Natalie Calderon Natalie is a conflict resolution professional and practitioner.  For more than 20 years, Natalie has tackled conflict in various roles, both in the U.S. and abroad, as a criminal investigator, hostage negotiator, sensitive victim interviewer, mediator, and trainer. She specializes in building rapport between conflict parties to build trust and increase vulnerability, generating ... Read more

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

Austin Davis Austin Davis is an HR Professional, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion specialist, while also having experience in sales, and both event and project management.  Austin has had the opportunity to build and implement DEI strategies with universities, churches, and family resource centers. Austin has a clear passion for fostering positive communication, learning, and ... Read more

Jacques-Pierre Cole Jacques-Pierre has had a 25-year career in service to the community and people. He is a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Army National Guard as a medic. He was a police officer in Kansas City, Missouri, and has built several non-profits serving youth, those who are residence-challenged, and mental ... Read more

Dari DeSousa Dari is a career Human Resources Professional with 30+ years of broad HR experience, extensive professional knowledge, and the ability to manage projects ranging from small to large. She is well-known for her enthusiasm, energy, and work ethic. In 2020, Dari created her own HR consulting firm and is a California subject matter ... Read more

Steven P. Dinkin Steven P. Dinkin has been President of NCRC since 2003. He has also taught mediation and conflict resolution courses in the United States, Europe and Latin America. Prior to joining NCRC, Steven mediated workplace and employment cases under contract with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Reserve System and the Office of ... Read more

Noushin Dunkelman Noushin Dunkelman is the founder of MaxSynergy Consulting. Her focus is working with biotech companies to optimize organizational, team, and individual performance and effectiveness. After earning her degree in Biomechanical Engineering from the University of California - San Diego, Noushin spent the next 25 years in small to midsize companies in the areas ... Read more

Rola El-Kadi Rola Elkadi spent the vast majority of her professional career in Dubai, working for the MBC Group and Rotana as a TV segment producer and host for several live-on-air shows. Her primary objective was to educate, influence, and improve people’s lives in the Middle East. After relocating to San Diego in 2012, Rola ... Read more

Prasadini Gross Prasadini Gross’ journey with restorative justice began five years ago during her undergraduate studies at UC San Diego where she worked as an NCRC Dialogue Ambassador. During this collaborative program with UCSD and NCRC, she spent three years learning to facilitate community-building circles and since has led over 50 circles with the local ... Read more