Sander Bregman is an educator and nonprofit organizer who received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from University of Michigan in 2015 and has since worked as a 5th grade teacher, as a short and long-term substitute teacher, and most recently, as a middle school science teacher in Denver’s Montbello community. In 2019, he became one of the founding board members of Mobile Studio, a music education nonprofit in Denver, which brought him to receive a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from University of Colorado Denver in 2022. He also volunteers as Mobile Studio’s curriculum writer and grant
writer. Sander is passionate about anti-racism, equity in education, mental health
awareness, and the power of the arts to transform lives and bring people together. In his free time, he enjoys breaking (commonly known as breakdancing), writing books under his pen name of Sandman Jones, and spending time with his wife and dog.

Amber Ford grew up in Aurora, Colorado. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Colorado Denver and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Denver. Amber has taught in the Denver Public School District and the Cherry Creek School District. She is passionate about equity and social justice, using her career as an elementary educator to provide a welcoming space for all students, regardless of their background. As the Restorative Justice Program Manager with The Conflict Center of Denver, Amber is excited to facilitate access to restorative justice practices to all sectors of the Denver community!

Rachel began her journey at The Conflict Center as an intern in September 2017, and has held her current role since her graduation from the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver in 2018. She is passionate about expanding the scope of programming at The Conflict Center and in the community, and in creating understanding through open and honest conversations. Rachel works on curriculum development, class/workshop facilitation, instructor management and training, and program development/evaluation. Rachel grew up in Massachusetts and in 2013 she graduated from the University of Vermont with degrees in Sociology and Spanish. She has since taught English abroad in Colombia and served in Americorps as a Care Coordinator at a community health center in Boston. Rachel is happiest when she is with her dog Zoe, in the outdoors, reading a book, or checking out events in the community.

Charlie is a former book editor, born and raised in West Michigan. After moving to Colorado in 2013, she pursued her master’s degree at the University of Colorado and pivoted to work with and for nonprofits, where she can help make the world a better place. Motivated by past experiences, Charlie is passionate about justice and equity. Outside of work hours, Charlie reads, spends time with her entirely-too-codependent pets, and rides her vintage motorcycle.

Ronnie has a Master’s degree in Social Work and extensive experience in the non-profit arena that includes working in the domestic violence field at the local, statewide and national level for 15 years. Ronnie has also done extensive consulting work in the area of fund development with numerous nonprofits, which is the work that brought her to The Conflict Center and the field of violence prevention. Ronnie also has extensive experience in intern and volunteer recruitment and engagement. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering for service projects through her Rotary Club, reading, walking, yoga and spending time with family and friends, including kids and grandkids.

Kylee Wellons was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She is a community-driven, optimistic individual dedicated to creating a positive impact for diverse vulnerable populations. She uses visual and performance art as a means to influence change, promote wellness and build community. Her experience working with non-profit organizations in the Denver Metro area includes Art From Ashes, Poetry for Personal Power, The Athena Project, and Redline Art Gallery. Kylee is passionate about utilizing art as a tool for healing, trauma-informed care, and dismantling negative connotations associated with conflict.

Beth Yohe  is an accomplished facilitator, consultant and curriculum writer with over 20 years of experience, writing and delivering training programs on a variety of topics related to addressing bias, transforming conflict and creating dialogue.  Prior to joining The Conflict Center as Executive Director, she served in a number of roles at the ADL, including as the Regional Director of Development and as the Director of Training for the National Office of the ADL, overseeing its national anti-bias education training. She is involved nationally on issues related to conflict transformation, social justice, bullying prevention and social emotional learning, including serving on the Advisory Board for The Ad Council’s Love has No Labels campaign, the board of the International Bullying Prevention Association  and a facilitator for the Social Justice Training Institute.  She received her Masters of Science from Colorado State University and her Bachelors of Arts from Texas A&M University. She loves spending family time whether at home, at one of her daughters’ activities or out enjoying the beauty of Colorado.