Pedro Spivakovsky-Gonzalez

Now @CityOfBoston, formerly @CDSC1979, @ABAesq (ProBAR), @VetsLegal, @HarvardLegalAid, @AmProg, @ObamaWhiteHouse. Opinions my own.

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

We are looking for our next AmeriCorps Member to be trained as a mediator, then join our team and serve with youth for 10 months. If you know of someone who would be a good fit and wants to learn about mediation, please share this link: https://t.co/gVNC068iTP

[Pedro Spivakovsky-Gonzalez @PSpivagon]

My Dad & grandparents listened to Voice of America in the Soviet Union, their ears literally touching the radio, trying to catch words through the government jamming of the airwaves. Grateful they could think of America and hear its voice. Sad to see many others no longer will.

[Brett Bruen @BrettBruen]

I oversaw Voice of America in the Obama White House

Loss will be felt acutely across countries in conflict & crisis - where VOA journalists held less than democratic leaders to account & delivered the only unbiased information available

Democracies will die in this darkness

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

We can’t believe that 2024 is drawing to a close. We served over 1,400 people in Fiscal Year 2024, between our mediation services and our trainings, and we’re working hard to have a strong 2025 as well. Wishing you all the best in 2025!

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

We are excited to honor @RocaInc, a Chelsea-based youth agency combatting urban violence by working with young men and women. Come to our CDSC BASH on October 24 to hear from Roca’s founder, Molly Baldwin and other great speakers! Register at: https://t.co/dheujZstrb

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

We are excited to honor former Congressman @joekennedy, U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland, President of @CitizensEnergyC & Founder of @GroundworkProj, with our Peacemaker Award. Come to our CDSC BASH on October 24 to hear from him! https://t.co/dheujZstrb

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

It was great to host the Commissioners from the Cambridge Human Rights Commission last night at our office and to work through various mediation and conflict resolution scenarios!

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

This week is the last week to register for our September Basic Mediation Training at our Early Bird rate of $695 per person. After Friday, the registration price will go up to $795 per person. For more information, course dates, and to register, see: https://t.co/xNI5zh275Y

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

Want to learn how to be a mediator? Registration is now open for our Basic Mediation Course! The hybrid course starts September 9, and will run for two weeks in the evenings and weekends. To learn more about the dates and to register, see https://t.co/9BSxmCzA3U

[Pedro Spivakovsky-Gonzalez @PSpivagon]

Check out @CDSC1979 to hear more about our conflict resolution work!

[Harvard Law School @Harvard_Law]

“You never know where your path in the law may take you.” From @HarvardLegalAid to Executive Director of the Community Dispute Settlement Center, an HLS alum discusses his career after law school. https://t.co/kLWGDQwGL7

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

Great to have so many people at our Spring Gala last week to support CDSC and honor former Executive Director Gail Packer for her 35 years of service! Special thank you to Sen. @LydiaMEdwards for her inspiring remarks as our keynote speaker—we are proud of her connection to CDSC!

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Aleksey Navalny was a fearless advocate for his beliefs who died unbroken by the tyranny he opposed. He fought corruption, inspired millions and never wavered in his insistence on free expression, the rule of law, and a Russia that is accountable to the people and not a dictator. He died in unyielding defense of his vision of a better future for his country - a vision, and a courageous example, that will never die.

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

As a reminder, this Sunday is the deadline to register for our course at the Early Bird rate! See the link below to sign up!

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

Register now for our Spring Basic Mediation Training! We’re offering it in a hybrid format this time: the course will start on March 18 and meet virtually on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, plus two Saturdays in person, ending March 30. Sign up at https://t.co/PD7Y5OQsQf!

[Vail Kohnert-Yount @vailkoyo]

So special to watch our friends @Santana4Boston, @RonDurk & Council President (!!) @Ruthzee be sworn in as Boston City Council members today.

(Raise your hand if you cried when @MayorWu quoted Henry’s dad Agustín talking about how proud he was 🥹🙋🏻‍♀️)

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

We are honored and grateful to be one of the @Cambridge_CF grant recipients. These funds will help us to resolve conflicts and teach about conflict resolution in Cambridge and beyond.

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

Our Executive Director @PSpivagon spoke at a panel at @Harvard_Law’s ADR Career Night with Gerard McHugh at @cdint and Nadiya Brock at @essentialprtnrs to tell law students the community about what one career in the ADR field can look like. He was honored to be featured.

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

Want to hear about or talk about how AI might impact mediation? Join our roundtable on Thursday!

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

Our Executive Director @PSpivagon, a Skadden Fellow, received a Flom Incubator Grant from @SkaddenFellows to provide mediation & facilitation services, and to expand our restorative justice circle training program. Stay tuned for circle training updates! Photo: @SkaddenFellows

[Community Dispute Settlement Center, Inc @CDSC1979]

Last week, CDSC team members Daniele and Grace delivered a Conflict Skills workshop as part of the @agendacambridge Symposium. We were grateful for the chance to present to the community and to hear about the issues affecting educators! #10thOSTSymposium