Trainers

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

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

Saima is a community organizer leading new initiatives and developing needed programs throughout her community. She sits on several nonprofit boards in the greater San Diego area, allowing her to support impactful change at both an individual and communal level. Saima owns her practice, Moeen, focusing on conflict resolution services ingrained in religious beliefs, values, and ... Read more

Ana Navarro Ana Navarro (she/her/hers) and NCRC first crossed paths through a Faculty Mediation Program. The program was sponsored by the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Vice-Chancellor’s office at UC San Diego, where Ana was a professor of Family Medicine and Public Health. As a faculty member there, she focused on advancing health equity by bringing ... 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

Daniel Orth Daniel Orth is the Associate Director of NCRC’s Training Institute where he develops new initiatives, customizes training curriculum for clients, supports trainer development, and leads trainings. For more than 18 years, Daniel has supported individuals, organizations, government agencies, businesses, and communities in the U.S. and abroad to resolve conflict. He specializes in working ... 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

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

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

Jasmine Prezeau Jasmine Prezeau is a trainer with NCRC’s Training Institute. She brings a broad range of professional and personal life experiences to the team. Her aim as a facilitator is provide NCRC’s powerful tools to teams and individuals for increased self-awareness, enhanced communication, and improved collaboration. Jasmine has lived and worked in various countries ... Read more