Compassionately sharp professional with more than 15 years of international experience in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, restorative justice, project management and peace education in private, nongovernmental, public and academic sectors.
Grounded in multidisciplinary academic and professional training, diverse stakeholder management experience and two decades of personal practice and training in empathic realism and mindfulness Ilze will step into your shoes, enhance your perspective and guide you with grace and confidence through challenging disputes & difficult conversations helping you to restore relationships and embodying new conscious habits and skills for empathic leaderships and meaningful human connection.

With passion to prevent destructive conflicts and transform resentment, shame and guilt into growth and empowerment, Ilze brings knowledge of conflict anatomy, nonviolent communication, psychology, strategic peacebuilding and science of human behavior and mind to the table. Bridged with her inquisitive researchers training she will provide in-depth and customized support to your needs and challenges.

Certified mediator, international trainer candidate in NVC, Ilze holds Master in Peace and Justice Studies from University of San Diego, Master in Law (University of Latvia) and B.A. in Political Science (Riga Stradins University). Former member of Latvian Certified Mediators Council, active member or European Forum for Restorative Justice, mentor and dedicated practitioner her inner peace work and joy of conscious living.