Leadership
Linda J. Kligman, Ph.D.
President
Dr. Linda J. Kligman is intrigued by the study and implementation of relational approaches to creating more inclusive and participatory workplaces. As President of the IIRP, she provides leadership for the graduate school, fostering a climate that nurtures respect, innovation, collaboration, and e
Michael Valdez Raffanti, Ed.D.
Provost
The IIRP’s Provost, Dr. Michael Valdez Raffanti, has an extensive professional background in education and social justice. Michael became interested in a career in education while practicing poverty law in San Francisco, where he had the opportunity to co-create a high school law academy. He tau
Keith Hickman, M.S.
Vice President for Partnerships
Keith Hickman is Vice President for Partnerships for the IIRP where he leads strategic efforts to strengthen relationships, empower communities, and advance restorative practices worldwide. A visionary executive with 30 years of leadership in the nonprofit and government sectors, Keith has focused
Paul Leese, M.B.A.
Vice President for Strategy & Communications
Paul Leese is the Vice President for Strategy & Communications for the IIRP. He has over 25 years of experience in communications, marketing, and strategic planning across a variety of for-profit and nonprofit industries, including higher education. Paul is experienced in developing
Mary Jo Hebling, M.S.
Dean of Continuing Education / Lecturer (She/Her)
As Dean of Continuing Education, Mary Jo Hebling serves as a bridge between the IIRP Faculty and graduate courses, and the institute’s noncredit professional development offerings. She oversees the design of professional development curriculum and supervises the instructors and coaches who work
Jamie Kaintz, M.S.
Dean of Student Services
Jamie Kaintz is Dean of Student Services, which supports students to express their educational interests and explore how IIRP graduate programs fit their goals. She has over 11 years of experience in student affairs, student and client support services, and higher education administration. Jamie i
Craig W. Adamson, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor to the President/Associate Professor
Dr. Craig Adamson, Senior Advisor to the President and Associate Professor, is a veteran restorative practitioner with more than 25 years of experience delivering counseling and educational services to delinquent, dependent and at-risk youth. As President of the IIRP model programs, Community Serv
Gina Baral Abrams, Dr.P.H.
Director of Research and Program Evaluation / Associate Professor
Dr. Gina Baral Abrams has been working to develop healthy communities as a public health practitioner and macro social worker for 20 years. She has extensive experience in the higher education setting with college students, including mixed-methods research, program evaluation and online teaching.
Ryan Fenderson, Ed.D.
Director of School-based Implementation
Dr. Ryan Fenderson is Director of School-based Implementation specializing in establishing positive culture and climate. He began his career in education, teaching high school English and speech. Subsequently he worked with a private mental health company creating programs to serve at-risk youth a
John Glasgow, M.B.A.
Executive Director of Information Integration
John Glasgow is the Executive Director of Information Integration, supporting the IIRP, Community Service Foundation, and Buxmont Academy by providing a vision for robust technology infrastructure. He works cross-functionally to develop and execute a plan for strategic technology infrastructure to
Steve Grieger
Director of eCommerce
Steve Grieger has worked for the IIRP since 2004 in various roles. As Director of eCommerce, he is passionate about communicating how restorative practices can help people improve their environments by supporting their accessibility to content provided by the IIRP. Steve leads the creation, produ
Pat Lewis, M.Ed.
Director of IIRP Canada
Pat Lewis has been the director of IIRP Canada, an affiliate of the International Institute of Restorative Practices Graduate School, since 2020. Prior to joining IIRP as an instructor in 2019, she enjoyed a long career in education, working as a teacher and principal in a large urban school board
Henry L. McClendon, Jr.
Director of Community Engagement
Henry McClendon, a lifelong resident of Detroit, Michigan, is the IIRP Director of Community Engagement and pastor of Berean Chapel of Detroit. For the past 10 years, he has worked tirelessly to help make the city of Detroit a restorative city. To this end, he served as the Michigan Regional Repre
Dinorah Quiñones
Director of Client Relations
Dinorah Quiñones is Director of Client Relations at the IIRP Graduate school helping to coordinate and provide professional development to schools across the US and internationally. Dinorah leads her team of Client Relations Specialists who support clients with training, coaching, and implem
David B. Reinfeld
Director of Development
David B. Reinfeld is the IIRP's Director of Development. He is dedicated to supporting the IIRP's scholarship efforts, helping to fulfill our mission of making graduate level education in restorative practices more accessible to people from a variety of backgrounds. David possesses over twenty yea
Jim Rippert
Director of Finance
Jim Rippert is Director of Finance, supporting the IIRP, Community Service Foundation, and Buxmont Academy by providing a vision for financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting. Jim has over 25 years of finance and accounting experience to ensure the continued financial h
Elizabeth Smull, M.R.P.Y.C.
Director of Continuing Education Instruction / Lecturer
Elizabeth Smull is a skilled restorative practitioner who has provided direct services to struggling youth and their families. She provides restorative practices professional development to a worldwide audience of educators, counselors and social workers and has worked with schools across the coun
Jody Weaver
Director of Human Resources
Jody Weaver is Director of Human Resources at the IIRP and also supports our model programs at, CSF and Buxmont. Jody has over 30 years of experience in human resources and financial accounting. Her career started in social services in a childhood early intervention organization whe
Dana Yurgosky, M.B.A., PMP
Director of Marketing
Dana Yurgosky is the Director of Marketing for the IIRP. She has over a decade of experience in marketing, project management, and community development. She is skilled in interpreting data analytics and building thorough and robust marketing plans that yield successful campaigns. Her work has spa
Dat Hoang
Senior IT Manager
Dat Hoang is the Senior IT Manager for the IIRP within the Information Integration unit. He oversees the day-to-day technology solutions and technology support for the IIRP, Community Service Foundation, and Buxmont Academy. Dat ensures technology is a powerful tool, not a pain point for the organ
Cassandra Magan
Senior Accounting Manager
Cassandra Magan is the Senior Accounting Manager supporting the IIRP, Community Service Foundation, and Buxmont Academy. Cassandra assists in leading the annual audit processes, monitors and evaluates internal controls associated with financial systems and procedures, maintains the structur
