Trainers

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

Jamie Harris Rosen Jamie Harris Rosen is an Expressive Arts Therapist, Freelance Artist, Educator, Restorative Justice Practitioner, and Peacemaker. For the past decade, she has been developing and utilizing an innovative community-based healing model, intertwining Expressive Arts, Somatics, Restorative Justice, and Trauma-Informed Care. She uses this multi-disciplinary approach with nonprofits, educational institutions, humanitarian organizations, and ... 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

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

Kathryn Shade Kathryn Shade has been with the National Conflict Resolution Center since May of 2017. As the Senior Program Manager of NCRC’s Center for Community Cohesion (CCC), Kathryn continues the work of community engagement through collaborations with local agencies, organizations and residents to promote a culture of inclusivity, community empowerment and cohesion.  Dedicated to ... Read more

Arthur L. Shingler III Art teaches courses with NCRC’s Training Institute, focusing on Mediator Skills training, as well as conflict management courses with NCRC’s Exchange program. He is an attorney and mediator, and aids litigants in resolving a full range of business and personal disputes. Art has also lectured and served on discussion panels on ... Read more