"Peacebuilding is in our hands; let's work together"
Executive Board
Chief Executive Officer: Fernando I. Andrade
Has a Master's M.S. in International Conflict Management from Kennesaw State University, and
a Bachelor's B.S. in Law and Criminal Justice Administration, from Morris Brown College
He is a Human Rights Consultant Certified by
U.S Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights.
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Fernando worked as an interpreter in the judicial system for more than 20 years in the State of Georgia. His experience motivated him to become a mediator, a profession he has practiced for more than 10 years. He also participated as a judge in International Mediation Tournaments hosted by Brenau University, the International Inter-Collegiate Mediation Tournament (IIMT), and the International Academy of Dispute and Resolution (INADR).
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Fernando is the Owner (CEO)
at Andrade & Associates (A&A) Mediation and Peacebuilding Consulting Services, a Non-Law Firm.
678-300-4707
Mediator / Peacemaker
Founder of “International Peamakers and Community Mediation Center” (IPCMC.org)
501(c) (3)
678-774-9098
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Executive Assistant: Laura L. Brown
Laura holds a Master's Degree in International Communications from Boston University, and she completed executive training in negotiation at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard University.
Ms. Brown is a social entrepreneur, author, and management consultant focused on Global Leadership models and practices, Integral business, and transformational communication tools and resources.
Laura has a broad background in management consulting, organizational development, and the design and delivery of strategic communication systems for some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations.
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Chief Operation Officer: Kayla Hollifield
Kayla attended The University of North Georgia for 2 1/2 years to pursue a Sociology degree and later attended Chattahoochee Technical College for two years.
She currently serves on her local library board, where she engages in public input about the future of the library and the services they need to offer to progress for the betterment of all people in her community. She is passionate about serving and trying to be part of the world's change she wishes to see. Kayla dedicates most of her free time to volunteer efforts around her community.