Lori Lester is a graduate student in peace and conflict studies, with a concentration in professional conflict practice, at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her coursework and knowledge of professional techniques center around mediation, facilitation, and humanitarian issues. Lester previously served as Youth Mediation Coordinator for The Mediation Center in Asheville, NC, and continues to support the organization as a volunteer. Her related areas of interest include international education and fostering intercultural dialogue. Lester can be reached at lelester@uncg.edu