Peace by Peace’s Lindsay Kreisher attends Arun Gandhi’s second lecture.

Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson, Arun Gandhi, presented the second of three lectures influenced by Mahatma Gandhi during a seminar held at Salisbury University on Monday, October 13th, 2008.  The seminar took place at the Scarborough Leadership Center across from the campus’ beautiful Holloway Hall.

Arun Gandhi works to share the legacy of his grandfather. The lecture series is giving people the opportunity to hear about the remarkable life that Mahatma Gandhi led, as well as the lives he touched, and the people he brought together through his non-violent teachings.

Arun Gandhi is a close family friend of Dr. Brian Polkinghorn, Executive Director at the University’s Center for Conflict Resolution.  The last lecture in this series will be given in Holloway Hall Auditorium on November 19th, 2008.  For more information, please visit: http://www.salisbury.edu/newsevents/fullstoryview.asp?id=3704

Peace by Peace in Baltimore’s SmartCEO Magazine

Peace by Peace CEO Patricia Ritchie was honored to contribute to an article in the October, 2008 issue of Baltimore’s SmartCEO Magazine. The article focusing on staff disputes in the workplace and the CEO’s role to prevent a “war zone” features expert advice from several sources, including Mrs. Ritchie.

Peace by Peace offers Corporate Communication Programs meant to dissolve disputes and encourage positive outcomes when inevitable conflict arises in the workplace.  Click here to read more about the cost of conflict in business, and how our programs can help you. Contact Peace by Peace

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Peace by Peace Celebrates Conflict Resolution Day - Visit Us!

October 16, 2008

Peace by Peace will have a table at Howard Community College on October 16, 2008 for internationally and annually celebrated Conflict Resolution Day. Patricia and Lindsay will be in the ELB (English, Language, & Business) lobby from 11AM to 1PM, and will have activities, games, a slide show, giveaways and home made treats to share with you! We invite you to visit us if you’d like to learn more about our services, or just to say hello! Come by to promote peace in your community!

Peace by Peace in the Baltimore Business Journal

September 4, 2008

Peace by Peace’s President, Lindsay Kreisher, was featured in the Baltimore Business Journal on Friday, September 5th, 2008! Read all about it in the “You Do What?” section.  Thanks to Rob Terry (reporter) and Nick Griner (photographer) for their interest, time and energy.

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Peace by Peace’s Very Own Mediator Receives Mediation Award

Mediator Awarded Volunteer Mediator of the Year

Patricia Ritchie, co-founder and CEO of Peace by Peace, LLC, has been named the Community Mediation Volunteer of the Year by Community Mediation Maryland.

We work within the educational system to give troubled youth alternative conflict resolution techniques. We work with families dealing with divorce and custody issues as alternatives to costly court battles. We also provide workshops for mediators-in-training.

Columbia, MD (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 8, 2008 — Community Mediation Maryland (CMM) awarded local mediator, Patricia Ritchie, the Community Mediation Volunteer of the Year Award for the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center at Howard Community College.

“Patricia Ritchie is one of the most versatile mediators at the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center.” Kathy Rockefeller, Director, Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center at Howard Community College, goes on to say, “Patricia is one of those rare volunteers on whom non-profit organizations, like ours, can count on to get the job done and always represent the organization in a professional manner. In addition to her mediation work, Patricia conducts workshops in schools, the community, and at the college, where her lively and engaging style have won her glowing praise from participants.”

Patricia Ritchie is the co-founder and CEO of Peace by Peace, LLC. With partner, Lindsay Kreisher, their organization strives to further create, nurture and strengthen relationships within the community. By working with businesses, the Howard County Education System, and local residents, Peace by Peace established itself as the leading conflict resolution provider in Howard County.

“At Peace by Peace, LLC, we assist a wide array of people involved in conflict. We specialize in aiding corporate organizations to foster healthy relationships within companies.” Lindsay Kreisher, President of Peace by Peace, continues, “We work within the educational system to give troubled youth alternative conflict resolution techniques. We work with families dealing with divorce and custody issues as alternatives to costly court battles. We also provide workshops for mediators-in-training.”

About Peace by Peace, LLC
Peace by Peace specializes in mediation and conflict resolution services. With over eight years conflict resolution expertise, Peace by Peace focuses primarily on family, corporate and educational cases. For more information about Peace by Peace, please contact Chad S. Ritchie, pr@peacebypeacemediation.com 1-(888)-801-3151 or visit http://www.peacebypeacemediation.com/pr/

About Community Mediation Maryland
Community Mediation Maryland Centers are located throughout the State of Maryland. All provide mediation services at the community level. For more information call 888-826-2262.

About MCRC
The Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center (MCRC) at Howard Community College promotes peaceful resolution of conflicts by providing mediation and conflict resolution education and training to the Howard County community. For more information email: mcrc@howardcc.edu