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...
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...
Keith Hickman, M.S.
Vice President for Partnerships
Keith Hickman is the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Vice President for Partnerships. In this role, Keith works to forge...
Paul Leese, MBA
Vice President for Strategy & Communications
Paul Leese is the Vice President for Strategy & Communications for the International Institute for Restorative Practices...
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...
Melissa Ash, M.S.
Associate Dean of Administration
Melissa Ash, known to her colleagues and friends as Mash, started her journey with the IIRP in 2014 when she enrolled in the graduate school...
Craig W. Adamson, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor to the President/Associate Professor
Dr. Craig Adamson, Provost and Associate Professor, is a veteran restorative practitioner with more than 25 years of experience...
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...
Koury Cook, M.S.
Director of Organizational Development
Koury Cook, M.S. is the Director of Organizational Development, leading the consulting pillar for the IIRP Graduate School. In his role...
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...
John Glasgow, MBA
Director of Technology
John Glasgow is Director of Technology, supporting the IIRP, Community Service Foundation, and Buxmont Academy by providing a vision for robust technology...
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...
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...
Pat Lewis
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...
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...
Claire de Mézerville López, M.Ed., M.S.
Community Engagement Specialist
Claire de Mézerville López is a licensed psychologist from UCR (Universidad de Costa Rica). She holds a Master in Education with an emphasis on...
Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D. currently serves as Associate Director for the forthcoming Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education. She holds...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dana Yurgosky, MBA, 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...