Kate Otting, International Mediator
- Accredited Mediator (IMA)
- Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Doctoral Candidate, Development Studies, , 2022 (Expected) Dissertation: Peacebuilding and Development in South Sudan: The Role of Diaspora
- School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT, USA, Master of International Administration, Emphases: Intercultural Communication, Conflict Management Thesis: Conflict Prevention and Intervention: Positive Approaches to School Conflict
- College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University, St. Joseph, MN, USA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Management, As Student Body President, led campaign to divest holdings in South Africa’s apartheid government - Interaction Management Associates, Tempe, AZ, USA, CEO – Conflict Resolution Consultant, Trainer and Facilitator
- Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, School of Community Resources/Development, Tempe, AZ, USA, Faculty Associate 2015-Present,
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Department of Development Studies, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Research Fellow and Lecturer 2013 – Present,
- Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens’ Aide, Legislative Council, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Senior Investigator and Assistant Ombudsman (Acting Deputy Ombudsman, FY 2011) 2010 – 2014
- US Postal Service REDRESS Program, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Civil Rights/Equal Employment Mediator 2007 – Present
- Arizona Attorney General Civil Rights Division, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Director of Conflict Resolution Programs 2001-2004
- Iowa Peace Institute, Grinnell, Iowa, USA, Director of Conflict Resolution Programs 1992-1993, 1994-1999
- Membership and Voluntary Activities
- AZ Association for Conflict Resolution, President
- Global Community Development Partnership, Fellow
- Violence Reduction Innovations Africa, Board
- Conflict Prevention Africa, South Sudan Team
- Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Association
- Lost Boys Center for Leadership Development, Board
- Tempe Preparatory Academy PTO, President
- Association for Conflict Resolution
- Arizona Ombudsman Association, Founding Member
- Tempe Communities in Schools Program, Board
- Phoenix Community Development Corp, Board
- UU Congregation of Phoenix, Membership Director
- Maricopa ADR Association, Vice President
- Annual Arizona Peer Mediation Conference, Chair
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