ABOUT US
Pollack Peacebuilding Systems is a conflict management consulting firm, led by social psychologist and conflict specialist Dr. Jeremy Pollack. Our professional consultants come from an array of backgrounds and academic disciplines, from anthropology to psychology to human resources management. We all have one thing in common, however: our mission to bring more peace into this world. Whether it's between individual coworkers or among distinct work teams, our conflict experts strive to improve workplace relationships, create happier work environments, and make the world a better place to live in any modest way we can.
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About PPS
"I am so proud of the amazing team of peacebuilders we've built, joining us from all over the world and from many different academic disciplines and field experiences. We are inspired by the mission of peace."
Founder & Chief Executive OfficerDr. Jeremy Pollack
Our Mission: Understanding & Respect
Different perspectives can and should be cherished. Usually, with the right peacebuilder or team of neutral facilitators, conflicts can be constructive, differences can be a source of strength, and relationships can be transformed. Our aim is to help individuals and groups not only express their own unique truths, but also respect other parties' distinct qualities and values. Through this respect comes greater communication, collaboration, and unification.
Mutual respect and understanding.
That is our mission.
Different perspectives can and should be cherished. Usually, with the right peacebuilder or team of neutral facilitators, conflicts can be constructive, differences can be a source of strength, and relationships can be transformed. Our aim is to help individuals and groups not only express their own unique truths, but also respect other parties' distinct qualities and values. Through this respect comes greater communication, collaboration, and unification.
Mutual respect and understanding.
That is our mission.
Founder & Chief Executive OfficerDr. Jeremy Pollack
Our Mission: Unity & Respect
Different perspectives can and should be cherished. Usually, with the right peacebuilder or team of neutral facilitators, conflicts can be constructive, differences can be a source of strength, and relationships can be transformed. Our aim is to help individuals and groups not only express their own unique truths, but also respect other parties' distinct qualities and values. Through this respect comes greater communication, collaboration, and unification.
Unity and mutual respect.
That is our mission.
Different perspectives can and should be cherished. Usually, with the right peacebuilder or team of neutral facilitators, conflicts can be constructive, differences can be a source of strength, and relationships can be transformed. Our aim is to help individuals and groups not only express their own unique truths, but also respect other parties' distinct qualities and values. Through this respect comes greater communication, collaboration, and unification.
Unity and mutual respect.
That is our mission.
Program Director / PeacebuilderSara Jeckovich
As a Program Director and Peacebuilder, Sara manages and facilitates our peace services, supporting clients and Peacebuilders.
Program Director / PeacebuilderLuke Wiesner
As a Program Designer and Peacebuilder, Luke designs and implements conflict intervention and prevention services for our clients.
Program Director / PeacebuilderEmily Machin-Mayes
As Program Director and Peacebuilder, Emily manages and facilitates our peace services, supporting clients and Peacebuilders.
Sales DirectorJayson Danto
As Sales Director, Jayson examines the needs of our clients to develop programs that will lead to successful partnerships.
Client Intake CoordinatorNicole Dolinsek
As the Intake Coordinator, Nicole is the first point-of-contact with clients and garners information to begin our peace processes.
Client Intake SpecialistDrew Markarian
As an Intake Specialist, Drew is often the first point-of-contact with clients to help align their needs with our solutions.
Learning Coordinator at PLASafa Harak
As Learning Coordinator for Peaceful Leaders Academy, Safa guides leader-learners enrolled in PPS' peaceful leadership certification program.
Peace Content CoordinatorAshden Madison
As the Peace Content Coordinator, Ashden coordinates and creates our peace content, ensuring quality and timely distribution.
Research WriterNatalie Davis
As a Research Writer, Natalie writes about the latest conflict resolution research and applies it to PPS' best practices.
Company News WriterNezia M. Kubwayo
As the Company News Writer, Nezia writes news and updates on PPS, its people, and Peacebuilders.
Research WriterAnupriya Kukreja
As a Research Writer, Anupriya writes about the latest international conflict resolution research.
Content WriterVanessa Rose, M.A.
As the content writer, Vanessa writes articles related to conflict resolution and peacebuilding best practices.
Program Director / PeacebuilderLuke Wiesner
As a Program Director and Peacebuilder, Luke designs and implements conflict intervention and preventions services for clients.
Program Director / PeacebuilderEmily Machin-Mayes
As a Program Director and Peacebuilder, Emily manages and facilitates our peace services, supporting clients and Peacebuilders.
Sales DirectorJayson Danto
As an Sales Director, Jayson examines the needs of our clients to develop programs that will lead to successful partnerships.
Intake CoordinatorNicole Dolinsek
As the Intake Coordinator, Nicole is the first point-of-contact with clients and garners information to begin our peace processes.
Client Intake SpecialistDrew Markarian
As an Intake Specialist, Drew is often the first point-of-contact with clients to help align their needs with our solutions.
Learning Coordinator at PLASafa Harak
As Learning Coordinator for Peaceful Leaders Academy, Safa guides leader-learners enrolled in PPS' peaceful leadership certification program.
Peace Content CoordinatorAshden Madison
As the Peace Content Coordinator, Ashden coordinates and creates our peace content, ensuring quality and timely distribution.
CONTACT VIA SOCIAL LINKSNatalie Davis
As a Research Writer, Natalie writes about the latest conflict resolution research and applies it to PPS' best practices.
Company News WriterNezia M. Kubwayo
As the Company News Writer, Nezia writes news and updates on PPS, its people, and Peacebuilders.
Research WriterAnupriya Kukreja
As a Research Writer, Anupriya writes about the latest international conflict resolution research.
Content WriterVanessa Rose, M.A.
As the content writer, Vanessa writes articles related to conflict resolution and peacebuilding best practices.
Peacebuilders
Our extraordinary team of coaches, trainers, mediators, and consultants from around the U.S. and U.K. have diverse conflict management experiences and methodologies.
Conflict Resolution Expert in Los AngelesColleen Passard, M.A.
Colleen is a passionate Peacebuilder and Conflict Resolution Specialist with over a decade of experience in Employment Dispute Mediation.
Conflict Resolution Expert, San FranciscoTerrell Holmes, M.S.O.D.
"My focus is to nurture cultures of peace that value and practice compassion, courage, and humility to address difficult situations."
Conflict Resolution Expert, Denver, COSuzanne Ghais, Ph.D.
Suzanne Ghais’ mission is to create a more peaceful, productive world through mediation, facilitation, training, and other conflict resolution services.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Huntsville – Birmingham, ALToni Hawkins, M.P.H.
Toni’s skillset and natural disposition as a peacemaker help her view conflicts as opportunities for personal, relational, and organizational growth.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Charlotte, NCGigi Hamilton, Ph.D., LCMHCS
“I help corporations improve their bottom line by creating transformational leaders and teaching effective conflict resolution techniques that assist in improving communication."
Conflict Resolution Expert, New York CityEmily Skinner, Ph.D.
“I believe conflict resolution is a lifestyle and it is our goal to actively and consciously cultivate cultures for it to flourish.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, Jackson, MSSherman Green, M.A., Ph.D.
“I have a passion for helping my clients reach their ‘a-ha moment,’ which is the time in which someone realizes how they can solve or move forward on a problem/situation.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, Portland, MEJennifer Fisher, M.A., L.P.C.
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Mediator who offers compassion, warmth, humor, and mindfulness to support all parties involved in conflict.
Conflict Resolution Expert, San FranciscoShawn Dunning, M.S.
“I constantly find myself inspired by examples that prove we humans are capable of achieving a world that works for everyone..."
Conflict Resolution Expert, Miami, FLChris Jackson, M.A
Chris draws upon his extensive experience to build rapport with those in conflict and to use that common ground to resolve issues that at one time seemed insurmountable.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Washington D.C.Marinetta Cannito Hjort, M.A.
"My mission is to assist people in their journey to discover their capacity to heal strained relationships, increase reciprocal understanding, and prevent future conflicts."
Conflict Resolution Expert, Dallas, TXGreg Pirtle, M.A.
Greg Pirtle is a speaker, trainer, coach, and mediator who believes that peacemaking skills are essential to living our best lives.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Portland, ORDawn Hagopian, M.A.
"I am especially interested in the role of ‘change through transformation’ in helping to affirm professional and productive behavior within organizations.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, Albany, NYLuke Wiesner, M.S.. P.C.C.
I strive to embody respectful communication, attentive listening, curiosity, and integrity while helping others meet their needs and interests in healthy and constructive ways.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, San Diego, CAJim Burnett, J.D.
“Helping people resolve longstanding conflicts and disputes — some that have lasted for years — is extremely satisfying, and in many cases downright thrilling.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Pasadena, CAHilary Bendon, M.D.R., M.P.A.
I’m passionate about helping people learn skills and strategies to make conflict work for them instead of against them.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, New York & AlbanySara Jeckovich, M.A.
"I’m passionate about helping others find the positive growth that conflicts can bring through constructive dialogue and transforming our viewpoints.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, Nashville, TNElizabeth Mead, M.A.
For the past sixteen years, Elizabeth has been focused on helping her clients achieve external harmony by looking inward to access their best selves.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Portland, ORLauren Marx, M.S.
Lauren is passionate about empowering individuals, teams, and organizations with the skills and support needed to embrace conflict as an opportunity for growth.
Conflict Resolution Expert, PhiladelphiaHenry Yampolsky, J.D.
“I seek to empower individuals and organizations to respond to conflict with strength, clarity, and ease."
Conflict Resolution Expert, Detroit / VancouverShelley Larson, M.A.
"Conflict itself is not necessarily negative; how we express and manage conflict determines the levels of distress and struggle that we encounter."
Conflict Resolution Expert, SeattleEmily Machin-Mayes
“I love connecting the community with their strengths, training and learning in groups, and developing processes for people to thoughtfully and equitably reach their goals.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, South Bay / Long Beach, CANicki Rankin, MHRM
“I am passionate about peacemaking because only the agreed upon, positive solutions are the ones that really take root and grow and foster trusting and fruitful relationships.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, Miami, FLMaria Eugenia Carvajal, M.A.
"Even when people have the best intentions, we can all fail to communicate well. This is where I can help.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, Atlanta, GAVicki Collins, Ed.D.
“I value life’s many experiences…the challenges make us all better individuals! It’s not what happens to you, but what happens in you that matters!"
Conflict Resolution Expert, Wilmington, NCBritt K. Sheinbaum, M.A., M.N.R.
Britt is a skilled mediator with an aptitude for recognizing common ground and facilitating meaningful communication, informed by a lifetime of personal and professional experience.
Conflict Resolution ExpertLeila Bidad, MDR
Leila is passionate about utilizing the power of multi-perspective and experiential narratives to disrupt bias as a trainer, instill psychological safety as a coach, and build consensus as a mediator.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Oklahoma City, OKJeri Stroup, M.A.
Jeri's passion to help people effectively communicate and resolve issues began early in her life and ever since, it has been her mission to respect, listen, and empower others to find resolution.
Conflict Resolution Expert, San Antonio, TXAlec Chapa, M.A.
Alec believes relationships are life’s most sacred investments; assisting their growth and transformation is Alec’s life work.
Conflict Resolution Expert, San Antonio, TXAndrew MacDonald
Andrew’s professional mission is to enhance the employee experience and business outcomes, and ultimately happiness, quality of life and our broader development as people, through intentional conflict management.
Conflict Resolution Expert Los Angeles, CARenata Valree, M.S
Renata’s peacebuilding work centers around supporting community cohesion, decision making, and effective problem by using the power of facilitation.
Conflict Resolution Expert Oakland, CAAlice Shikina
Alice uses her theater/acting training skills in her mediations, negotiations, and facilitations. She has learned how to read people through nuanced body language, tone, language, and emotion.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Calgary, CanadaDianne D'Elia, M.A.
Dianne D’Elia has a M.A. in Peace, Conflict and Development and is a Certified Third-Party Neutral with over 16 years of experience working with clients in clinical social work settings and as a workplace conflict consultant & trainer.
Conflict Resolution Expert, London, UKDanielle Ratcliffe
"I enable people to have difficult conversations and have been overwhelmed witnessing the sense of relief as well as the rebuilding of what appeared to be completely broken relationships.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, United KingdomKisane Prutton, MSc
“I strive to help people open up to another way of seeing things, another way of thinking – about themselves and others – another way of being and doing."
Conflict Resolution Expert, London, UKIlan David Bass, M.A.
Ilan is driven by his mission to employ the fundamental principles of conflict resolution–deep listening, mutual understanding and effective communication...
Peacebuilders
Our extraordinary team of coaches, trainers, mediators, and consultants from around the U.S. and U.K. have diverse conflict management experiences and methodologies.
Conflict Resolution Expert in Los AngelesColleen Passard, M.A.
Colleen is a passionate Peacebuilder and Conflict Resolution Specialist with over a decade of experience in Employment Dispute Mediation.
Conflict Resolution Expert, San FranciscoTerrell Holmes, M.S.O.D.
"My focus is to nurture cultures of peace that value and practice compassion, courage, and humility to address difficult situations."
Conflict Resolution Expert, Denver, COSuzanne Ghais, Ph.D.
Suzanne Ghais’ mission is to create a more peaceful, productive world through mediation, facilitation, training, and other conflict resolution services.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Huntsville – Birmingham, ALToni Hawkins, M.P.H.
Toni’s skillset and natural disposition as a peacemaker help her view conflicts as opportunities for personal, relational, and organizational growth.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Charlotte, NCGigi Hamilton, Ph.D., LCMHCS
“I help corporations improve their bottom line by creating transformational leaders and teaching effective conflict resolution techniques that assist in improving communication."
Conflict Resolution Expert, New York CityEmily Skinner, Ph.D.
“I believe conflict resolution is a lifestyle and it is our goal to actively and consciously cultivate cultures for it to flourish.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, Jackson, MSSherman Green, M.A., Ph.D.
“I have a passion for helping my clients reach their ‘a-ha moment,’ which is the time in which someone realizes how they can solve or move forward on a problem/situation.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, Portland, MEJennifer Fisher, M.A., L.P.C.
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Mediator who offers compassion, warmth, humor, and mindfulness to support all parties involved in conflict.
Conflict Resolution Expert, San FranciscoShawn Dunning, M.S.
“I constantly find myself inspired by examples that prove we humans are capable of achieving a world that works for everyone..."
Conflict Resolution Expert, Miami, FLChris Jackson, M.A
Chris draws upon his extensive experience to build rapport with those in conflict and to use that common ground to resolve issues that at one time seemed insurmountable.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Washington D.C.Marinetta Cannito Hjort, M.A.
"My mission is to assist people in their journey to discover their capacity to heal strained relationships, increase reciprocal understanding, and prevent future conflicts."
Conflict Resolution Expert, Dallas, TXGreg Pirtle, M.A.
Greg Pirtle is a speaker, trainer, coach, and mediator who believes that peacemaking skills are essential to living our best lives.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Portland, ORDawn Hagopian, M.A.
"I am especially interested in the role of ‘change through transformation’ in helping to affirm professional and productive behavior within organizations.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, New YorkLuke Wiesner, M.S., P.C.C.
I strive to embody respectful communication, attentive listening, curiosity, and integrity while helping others meet their needs and interests in healthy and constructive ways.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, San Diego, CAJim Burnett, J.D.
“Helping people resolve longstanding conflicts and disputes — some that have lasted for years — is extremely satisfying, and in many cases downright thrilling.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Pasadena, CAHilary Bendon, M.D.R., M.P.A.
I’m passionate about helping people learn skills and strategies to make conflict work for them instead of against them.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, New York & AlbanySara Jeckovich, M.A.
"I’m passionate about helping others find the positive growth that conflicts can bring through constructive dialogue and transforming our viewpoints.”
Conflict Resolution Expert, Nashville, TNElizabeth Mead, M.A.
For the past sixteen years, Elizabeth has been focused on helping her clients achieve external harmony by looking inward to access their best selves.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Austin, TXAndrew MacDonald, M.B.A.
Andrew’s professional mission is to enhance the employee experience and business outcomes, and ultimately happiness, quality of life and our broader development as people, through intentional conflict management.
Conflict Resolution Expert, Portland, ORLauren Marx, M.S.
Lauren is passionate about empowering individuals, teams, and organizations with the skills and support needed to embrace conflict as an opportunity for growth.