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This pre-recorded webinar is for all State of New Mexico employees and those who volunteer for the ADR Bureau mediation program. There is no cost to attend. For more information including how to register, please email us at ADR.Bureau@gsd.nm.gov.

Apologies need to be mindful, thoughtful and customized – which doesn’t mean they are strategic and insincere. It means that we are taking responsibility for making sure the apology is both sincere and received in a way that creates our desired goal.

Presented by Nina Meierding, a national leader in the field of conflict resolution. Nina has mediated over 4,000 disputes and has trained thousands of people in almost all 50 states, as well as Canada, England, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, and Sweden. She was the Director and Senior Mediator at the Mediation Center in Ventura, California from 1985-2007 and is now a full-time trainer (Negotiation and Mediation Training Services), professor, and conflict resolution consultant.

Intended Audience: This webinar is for all state employees. There is no cost to attend. For information on how to register, please email us at ADR.Bureau@gsd.nm.gov

This training by TNET (Transgender/Nonbinary Education & Trainings) is the tried-and-true workhorse of trans education! Even old pros can learn a thing or two from this training. We’ll cover everything you need to know from the ground up, get a little bit of practice in, and learn how we can all be better advocates.

Facilitated by Charlie Alexander and Stacy Fatemi of TNET (Transgender/Nonbinary Education & Trainings)

Charlie Alexander (they/them) is a trans and nonbinary parent to two kids. After winding up pregnant at age 17 without access to any support, resources, or assistance, Charlie became ferociously passionate about educating folks on important topics such as sexual health, boundaries and consent, radical love, all things sex, sexuality, and gender-related. They believe whole-heartedly that education is the foundation to liberation which led them to join Stacy in building TNET in January of 2023. In 2022, Charlie earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Sociology, as well as a Certificate in Race and Social Justice from the University of New Mexico. Charlie is passionate about intersectional feminism, disability justice, and transgender issues.

Stacy Fatemi (they/them) is a nonbinary trans educator from Albuquerque, New Mexico. After coming out as trans at the age of 17, Stacy began casually educating others to address a gap in gender knowledge that affected their everyday life. Now, at age 26, they do transgender trainings and workshops for organizations all around the country with TNET. Before TNET came to be, Stacy did trainings as the first Education & Outreach Program Manager for the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico, and made educational works for the Health Equity Alliance for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans. When not at work, Stacy can be found making metal, punk, and ambient music with their longtime friend, the 6-string bass guitar.

Intended Audience: This is an in-person, interactive training for supervisors and managers (state employees). There is no cost to attend and attendance is limited. For more information, including how to register, please email us at ADR.Bureau@gsd.nm.gov.

– Would you like your staff to develop a positive approach to work, particularly becoming self-motivated and pro-active as problem-solvers?
– Are you tired of individuals complaining to you about something they are unwilling to address directly?
– Have you fallen into the trap of “it’s easier to just do it myself” than try to get an employee to take responsibility?
– This workshop is designed to teach the basic concepts and skills involved in using a coaching approach as a management strategy.
– This approach is designed to both prevent conflicts from escalating and solve problems when they are small.
– A well-coached employee begins to handle situations without asking the manager to always “fix” relationships and appreciates the value of improved communication skills.

Facilitated by Cynthia Olson of Cynthia Olson & Associates, LLC. Cynthia Olson has had a significant impact on the development of mediation in New Mexico including initiating the Metro Court Mediation Program. She has been a mediator and mediation trainer since 1985.

Intended Audience: This webinar is for all state employees. There is no cost to attend. For more information including how to register, please email us at ADR.Bureau@gsd.nm.gov.

Stacy’s favorite workshop! Learn dozens of strategies for making gender-neutral language a habit in your everyday speech with this workshop. It’s heavy on the participation, but never fear—with the provided 6-page worksheet, you can practice silently and build your confidence!

Facilitated by Charlie Alexander and Stacy Fatemi of TNET (Transgender/Nonbinary Education & Trainings):

Charlie Alexander (they/them) is a trans and nonbinary parent to two kids. After winding up pregnant at age 17 without access to any support, resources, or assistance, Charlie became ferociously passionate about educating folks on important topics such as sexual health, boundaries and consent, radical love, all things sex, sexuality, and gender-related. They believe whole-heartedly that education is the foundation to liberation which led them to join Stacy in building TNET in January of 2023. In 2022, Charlie earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Sociology, as well as a Certificate in Race and Social Justice from the University of New Mexico. Charlie is passionate about intersectional feminism, disability justice, and transgender issues.

Stacy Fatemi (they/them) is a nonbinary trans educator from Albuquerque, New Mexico. After coming out as trans at the age of 17, Stacy began casually educating others to address a gap in gender knowledge that affected their everyday life. Now, at age 26, they do transgender trainings and workshops for organizations all around the country with TNET. Before TNET came to be, Stacy did trainings as the first Education & Outreach Program Manager for the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico and made educational works for the Health Equity Alliance for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans. When not at work, Stacy can be found making metal, punk, and ambient music with their longtime friend, the 6-string bass guitar.

Intended Audience: This interactive, in-person training is for all State of New Mexico employees who are new to ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution). There is no cost to attend and seats are limited. For more information including how to register, please email us at ADR.Bureau@gsd.nm.gov.

Learning to be a more effective communicator is a lifelong journey for us all. We can always learn to speak with more clarity, listen more deeply, respond more thoughtfully and be more certain we leave conversations with mutual understanding.
Taking the time to think about and practice more effective communication skills will likely improve relationships at work and at home.
Join us in this two-hour training as we consider and try out a variety of essential skills and techniques designed to help us take a step as we ‘level-up’ our ability to communicate.

Facilitator: Abril Trujillo trained as a mediator in 2013 at the UNM Anderson School of Business as a graduate student of the School of Public Administration. She volunteers as a mediator for the Albuquerque Metropolitan Court and serves as a mediator for the State of NM ADR Bureau in her role as statewide Mediation Coordinator. She is native indigenous New Mexican (Po-Woh-Geh-Owingeh) born in Santa Fe. Her previous work includes Fingerprint Examiner, Death Investigator and Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Assault. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher 200 and a Master Usui Reiki Practitioner.

Intended Audience: This interactive, in-person training is for all State of New Mexico employees who are new to ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution). There is no cost to attend and seats are limited. For more information including how to register, please email us at ADR.Bureau@gsd.nm.gov.

Learning to be a more effective communicator is a lifelong journey for us all. We can always learn to speak with more clarity, listen more deeply, respond more thoughtfully and be more certain we leave conversations with mutual understanding.
Taking the time to think about and practice more effective communication skills will likely improve relationships at work and at home.
Join us in this two-hour training as we consider and try out a variety of essential skills and techniques designed to help us take a step as we ‘level-up’ our ability to communicate.

Facilitator: Abril Trujillo trained as a mediator in 2013 at the UNM Anderson School of Business as a graduate student of the School of Public Administration. She volunteers as a mediator for the Albuquerque Metropolitan Court and serves as a mediator for the State of NM ADR Bureau in her role as statewide Mediation Coordinator. She is native indigenous New Mexican (Po-Woh-Geh-Owingeh) born in Santa Fe. Her previous work includes Fingerprint Examiner, Death Investigator and Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Assault. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher 200 and a Master Usui Reiki Practitioner.

Intended Audience: This webinar is for all State of New Mexico employees. There is no cost to attend and seats are limited. For more information including how to register, please email us at ADR.Bureau@gsd.nm.gov.

Have you ever felt uncomfortable with someone, even if they seem perfectly friendly?
Do you ever feel communication is difficult with some people and wonder why?
There may be a difference in your sensory style that gets in the way.
Are you visual, auditory or kinesthetic?
Is your partner in conversation using a different approach?
Join us at this webinar to discover how to build bridges with sensory styles.

Facilitator: Debra Oliver, founder of Common Ground Mediation Services, has been a mediator and trainer since 1989. She has served over ten thousand clients and trainees in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, New York, Nepal and Russia. She serves a variety of businesses, non-profits and state agencies and takes great joy in sharing the communication and negotiation skills she has learned along the way.

Intended Audience: This interactive, in-person training is for supervisors/managers of the State of New Mexico. There is no cost to attend and seats are limited. For more information including how to register, please email us at ADR.Bureau@gsd.nm.gov.

– Would you like your staff to develop a positive approach to work, particularly becoming self-motivated and pro-active as problem-solvers?
– Are you tired of individuals complaining to you about something they are unwilling to address directly?
– Have you fallen into the trap of “it’s easier to just do it myself” than try to get an employee to take responsibility?
– This workshop is designed to teach the basic concepts and skills involved in using a coaching approach as a management strategy.
– This approach is designed to both prevent conflicts from escalating and solve problems when they are small.
– A well-coached employee begins to handle situations without asking the manager to always “fix” relationships and appreciates the value of improved communication skills.

Facilitated by: Cynthia Olson, owner of Cynthia Olson & Associates, LLC. Cynthia has had a significant impact on the development of mediation in New Mexico including initiating the Metro Court Mediation Program. She has been a mediator and mediation trainer since 1985.

Intended Audience: This interactive, in-person training is for supervisors/managers of the State of New Mexico. There is no cost to attend and seats are limited. For more information including how to register, please email us at ADR.Bureau@gsd.nm.gov.

– Would you like your staff to develop a positive approach to work, particularly becoming self-motivated and pro-active as problem-solvers?
– Are you tired of individuals complaining to you about something they are unwilling to address directly?
– Have you fallen into the trap of “it’s easier to just do it myself” than try to get an employee to take responsibility?
– This workshop is designed to teach the basic concepts and skills involved in using a coaching approach as a management strategy.
– This approach is designed to both prevent conflicts from escalating and solve problems when they are small.
– A well-coached employee begins to handle situations without asking the manager to always “fix” relationships and appreciates the value of improved communication skills.

Facilitated by: Cynthia Olson, owner of Cynthia Olson & Associates, LLC. Cynthia has had a significant impact on the development of mediation in New Mexico including initiating the Metro Court Mediation Program. She has been a mediator and mediation trainer since 1985.