Carolyn Mark

Carolyn Mark is a professional mediator and facilitator focused on resolving conflict in non-profits, educational organizations, and communities. She is committed to empowering individuals and groups to meaningfully participate in decision-making on matters that impact them. Carolyn sees power in perspective-taking, and believes that the best decisions are made when those most impacted determine the outcome. Carolyn has worked for more than 30 years to advance economic and social justice at the national, state, and local levels. She has served as a labor educator for AFSCME, and a program director and executive director for several economic development non-profit organizations. Carolyn currently serves on the board of the RI Humanities Council, and is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Mediation and Collaboration of Rhode Island. She has also served as board member and chair of the Economic Progress Institute, and as president of the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Organization for Women (RI NOW). In addition, Carolyn served for eight years as an elected member of the East Greenwich School Committee, bringing a commitment to stakeholder engagement in district decision-making. As chair for six years, she led strategic planning, labor negotiations, mental health and wellness initiatives, and the annual budget process.

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