2019-20 Honoree - Heather Blades

Associate Director, Center for Dispute Resolution

Heather integrates public affairs in her training, advising, mentoring and skillful diplomacy.  She is integral to the development of innovative programs with the Greene County Juvenile Office, as well as a Northern Ireland study abroad course that explores the dynamics of conflict and peacemaking.  She challenges her students and program members to bridge differences and to understand the power of cultural competency and community responsibility to create unlimited opportunities.