Kristie Peterson has dedicated much of her adult life to serving communities in which she has lived, through both her volunteer work and employment. She is a passionate advocate for education, focusing her attention on a wide variety of public…
Dr. Nancy Kaplan is a long-time educator, community advocate, and proponent of social justice. She has spent her career in higher education at St. John’s University, most currently in the role of Associate Provost. She oversees external partnership development and…
Denise Ham has been a facilitator for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)’s “A World of Difference” Institute for over 20 years. She has trained students and empowered them to address issues of discrimination and bullying in their schools. In working with…
Cherish Hall is knowledgeable, confident, and passionate about social justice, human rights and equality for all. She is privileged to convey research-based instruction with an innovative, encouraging, and inspiring practical approach. Her goal is to empower individual self-reflection with challenging…
Walter has been a human relations trainer and facilitator for over 27 years. His experience traverses the civilian, law enforcement and military sectors, and includes assignments with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), New York City Police Department, New York…
Artie M. Jamison is currently a case manager for Broward Up, Promise Neighborhood Grant at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The goal of the Promise Neighborhoods Grant is to provide wrap-around cradle to college services, and beyond, to members…
Philip Deitch has worked as a diversity facilitator since he created a program in middle school. He has been a national and local trainer in a broad range of programs from kindergarten through adult work and religious communities. This has included…
Ava Daniel is an experienced trainer and facilitator in diversity, anti-bias, social and emotional learning, and restorative practices. She has over 15 years of experience facilitating Diversity and Anti-Bias programs for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). She also serves as a…
Courtney D’Allaird (they/them) has spent most of their adult life focusing on anti-bias training and consulting. Courtney currently owns their own private training and consultant firm, which was established in 2007. They also work with the New York State’s Anti-Defamation…
Mike Barletta is the owner of his own private investigation business. He also serves as a crisis call taker for CopLine (1-800-267-5463). Mike is on the California Chapter Board of the FBI National Academy Associates. Prior to owning his own…