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Difficult Conversation Series 4: “Managing the Tide of Generational Divide”

October 5, 2020 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

$30

Presented by Brianna Blackburn and Katie Ranney

Generations are a social construct that help to define and group shared experiences, beliefs and values, approaches to life, and behaviors. Sometimes generational divides at home or in the workplace can be a cause for conflict.

However, we tend to forget that there is a lot of diversity within a generation (socio-economic background, race, personal experience, and culture to name a few). In a time of extreme change and uncertainty, we are all in this shared experience. Join us as we discuss what defines a generation, de-myth stereotypes, and identify how we respond to change and conflict intergenerationally.

About the Presenters:

Brianna earned her Bachelor’s in Political Science and Law Studies from Clarkson University. Her passion for social justice ignited a two year journey with AmeriCorps VISTA working on solutions to food insecurity and enhancing local food systems, and later supporting Aloha United Ways network of AmeriCorps service members. Brianna’s current role has been strengthening operations and data capabilities for Kamehameha Schools Talent Acquisition team. Brianna is certified in mediation through The Mediation Center for the Pacific and serves on the Executive Board of the Conflict Resolution Alliance.

Katie is a peace-builder, conflict manager, and facilitator, and has been working professionally in these areas for the last 13 years. She graduated summa cum laude from Santa Clara University and earned her Master’s in Communication from UH Mānoa, with a certification in conflict resolution. She is currently the Special Programs Coordinator for The Mediation Center of the Pacific, conducting outreach and training as well as special programs creation and management. She is also President-Elect for the Conflict Resolution Alliance, community facilitator for Ceeds of Peace, and digital administrator for the ACCORD3.0 Network. She is fascinated by the development of empathy and how groups communicate digitally to connect.