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Project Highlights

• ​​Engaged a conflict assessment to pilot an alternative dispute resolution and restorative justice program at a public university.
• Trained a collaborative governance initiative on participatory evaluation approaches to develop a scalable implementation framework.
• ​Evaluated a city government's community safety and gun-violence prevention initiative to inform strategy and policy. 

Peacebuilding training in Bogotá, Colombia

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• Stewarded a citywide racial equity and economic prosperity agenda by co-creating the Culture Change Roadmap framework; Led a resiliency training that drew nationwide attendance.
• ​​Developed an evaluation framework to review 8 national, university-based Climate Adaptation Science reporting to US Geological Survey.
• Created a peacebuilding dialogue and reconciliation program with the Rafting for Peace team of ex-FARC combatants.

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• In Colombia, assessed a 68% implementation rate of the 2016 Peace Accord, presented findings to policymakers to prevent a breakdown in the agreement.
• Developed a trauma-informed peacebuilding and security sector reform training, leading to improved team performance and adaption of policies and programming.
• Facilitated public-health education programming for youth and community leaders in Nicaragua.

Facilitation in Brisbane, Australia

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In their words...

​Michelle is strong at consolidating ideas and translating them into actionable and strategic racial equity goals.
- Andrea Gall, Program Manager

​​Michelle is a terrific listener, strong facilitator and familiar with an array of strategies and frameworks that helped our team get un-stuck. - Corey Newhouse, Public Profit Founder

Working with Michelle helped me think more expansively, handle difficult situations with empathy, and lean into my skills and talents. I am more grounded in my strengths and able to navigate through professional challenges with integrity.
- Hannah Pickar, Senior Consultant at Public Profit

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Michelle's support was integral in navigating the complexities of a team that grew exponentially in a short time. - Borja Paladini Adell, Barometer Director

Following our work with Michelle, our staff is more prepared to respond and engage when tough topics, emotionally-charged or challenging conversations arise.
- Steve Rider, President at Pacific Research and Evaluation, LLC

​Michelle is a strategic thinker who worked diligently to help Brown Hope deliver and inclusive engagement process for meaningful organizational impact. 
- cameron whitten, Brown Hope CEO & Founder

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Work Samples

• ​​Culture Change Roadmap - Racial equity journey resources
• On Peace, Justice and Mediation interview with Radius ECD
• 3 Principles for an Evidence-informed Learning Agenda, IREX ​
• Racial Justice and Building Peace in the United States, contributor

• Community Safety and gun violence prevention evaluation findings report highlighted by J. Maus in this BikePortland article 
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning From the Inside-Out - webinar with dM&E for Peace and Search for Common Ground
• Connect & Co-Create - Facilitation Tips and Resources for Collaborative Imagining (link below)​

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