A few words about
What We Do
Our projects
Our organization is involved in numerous projects that make peacebuilding more accessible and visible.
In working with Marianne, clients:
- discover their own and others’ rich untold stories
- are seen and heard deeply
- connect across differences
- identify points of collaboration
- learn critical analysis skills which can bring ease in many areas of life
Communications Consulting
Marianne’s expertise lies at the intersection of peacebuilding and communications. Her superpower is transforming complex data into accessible and actionable information. You can hire her on retainer or on a project basis to write:
- Funding proposals
- Web content
- Newsletters
- Marketing materials
- Policy papers
- Op-eds
Communications training
Grounded in Peace Communications, Marianne imagines a world in which your story is fully expressed and people understand the value of your organization.
In working with Marianne, clients:
- gain confidence in their written and oral communications skills
- discover their own and others’ rich untold stories
- learn critical analysis skills which can bring ease in many areas of life
- have access to a toolbox for external communications and PR
Dialogue Facilitation
Using the structured dialogue methodology specifically designed to support difficult conversations, participants:
- are seen and heard deeply
- connect across differences
- identify points of collaboration
- gain self-empathy
- learn to respect others
Peace Journalism
Imagine a world in which people understood the value of peace and nonviolence, and that the news reflected what is actually going on in the world—including society’s real concerns and the constructive measures we are all taking to improve the situation.
What others say about working with Marianne
She has also led training workshops to enable people to facilitate programs in their own institutions, a communication skills workshop that empowered synagogue members to communicate more effectively with friends and family members about challenging issues, and participatory workshops about the practice of conflict-mapping.
Marianne has carried out all of these roles with great integrity and care. She's highly knowledgeable about conflict transformation and group process, and skilled in a wide variety of facilitation methods. Marianne plans each program that she leads thoroughly, with careful attention to detail. When teaching and facilitating, she treats each participant with respect and compassion. She balances humility and assertiveness, empowering participants to take ownership of their conversations and learning experiences. She is flexible, responding quickly and creatively to unforeseen developments. Participants in the programs that she conducts benefit greatly from her leadership.
As a colleague, Marianne is supportive, dependable, and easy to work with. She shares power gracefully with co-leaders and provides helpful encouragement and feedback. I and JDG's other leaders have enjoyed work with her.