Roundtable of Mediation Organization Presidents and Leaders
Roundtable Recorded November 6, 2024
Roundtable Agenda
- 12:00 PM ET: Welcome and Introduction by Steve Menack
- 12:05 PM ET: Cameo Presentation by Leyla Balakhane on APFM’s Committee Unifying State, National and International
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12:10 PM ET: Cameo Presentation by Tracey-Leigh Wessels on the Significance of International Participation
- 12:15 PM ET: Keynote Presentation by Ken Cloke on "What is an Enemy: How to Avoid Being or Having One". Don’t miss this insightful session!
- 1:15 PM ET: Question & Answer Period
- 1:30 PM ET: Exploration of Other Topics of Interest of Attendees (Steve Menack with attendees’ active participation)
- 1:55 PM ET: Closing Remarks by Steve Menack
- 2:00 PM ET: Meeting Ends
About our Keynote Presenter
Kenneth Cloke is a world-recognized mediator, dialogue facilitator, conflict resolution systems designer, teacher, trainer, author and public speaker. He has been a pioneer and leader in the field of mediation and conflict resolution for the last 37 years.
He is co-founder of Mediators Beyond Borders, based in Washington D.C. The organization supports individuals, organizations, communities and governments around the world in building conflict resolution capacity and conflict literacy, focusing on under-served communities.
He has done international work in conflict resolution in over 25 countries, including Armenia, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Denmark, England, Georgia, India, Ireland, Japan, Latin America, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Thailand, Ukraine, the former USSR, United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe.