Diversity Scholar Recipients
Diversity Scholar Recipients
Encouraging diversity and inclusion within the field of ADR
INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The Fund provides financial assistance of up to $2,000 to students or professionals. This support can be used towards:
· Degree program or fellowship in alternative dispute resolution
· Conference or training program in alternative dispute resolution
The goal is to empower diverse leaders and professionals in ADR by helping them access education and training opportunities that advance their careers and enhance inclusivity within the field.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LAW STUDENTS AT HBCUs
The AAA-ICDR Foundation partners with law schools at two historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) – Howard University and North Carolina Central University – that offer certificates in dispute resolution. Key details include:
· $50,000 awarded annually to each law school.
· Scholarships specifically for second- and third-year law students pursuing certificates in dispute resolution.
· Recipients are selected each year in September by the respective law schools
Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
2023 Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
Historically Black Colleges and University Scholarship Recipients
Scholar
Sharon Price-Cates
New Jersey
GRANT AMOUNT
2000
PROGRAM
AAA Fundamentals and Best Practices and Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service - Becoming a Labor Arbitrator
Scholar
Milagros Maribel Rojas Blas
Peru
SCHOOL
My career goals include:
• To collaborate with and support other initiatives that deal with diversity and inclusion towards making international arbitration equitable for all participants
• Gain experience in both international arbitration and general litigation
• Advance the interests of woman practitioners and promote the diversity in international dispute resolution
• To support in the writing of academic articles related to international arbitration and information
• To promote the publication of articles aimed at discussing problems and challenges about systemic discrimination in international arbitration
GRANT AMOUNT
390
PROGRAM
Arbanza School of Arbitration - Investment Arbitration Course
Scholar
Suzanne W. Ockleberry
Georgia
SCHOOL
Cornell University School of Industrial Labor Relations
My career goal is to be one of the best arbitrators/neutrals in the field, become a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators and eventually teach courses on labor/employment at the college level. I decided to become an arbitrator due to my experience and keen interest in labor/employment matters as well as the lack of diversity (Females/African Americans) in the field.
GRANT AMOUNT
2000
PROGRAM
Three courses at Cornell University School of Industrial Labor Relations
Scholar
Knar Nahikian
New York
SCHOOL
I am working to advance my ADR practice and increase my subject matter expertise to improve as a neutral and to qualify for various neutral rosters.
GRANT AMOUNT
1945
PROGRAM
Practicing Law Institute
Scholar
Julie Vue
California, United States
SCHOOL
I strongly believe that a world in which differences can exist without polarizing the social-political atmosphere. My career goals are to continue advancing the intersection of alternative dispute resolution and racial equity work. In my current role, I have the unique opportunity to improve schools and create safe, inclusive and equitable schools, impacting the field of education and creating a more just education system for all. I want to continue this work and see that schools and education are spaces and places to nurture young minds to be the change makers of the world.
GRANT AMOUNT
1500
PROGRAM
Racial Equity Action Institute
Scholar
Evelina Hristova Kaymedzhieva
Bulgaria
GRANT AMOUNT
1092
PROGRAM
Mediation of Labour Disputes at International Centre of the International Labour Organization
Scholar
Arlette Guzman Ramierez
California
SCHOOL
Cal State University Dominguez Hills
My goal is be promoted and become an arbitrator for the bank I work at.
GRANT AMOUNT
2000
PROGRAM
Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding at Cal State University Dominguez Hills
Scholar
Iris Delgado
California
SCHOOL
Cal State University Dominguez Hills
My career goal is to become a family attorney and practice mediation. I am also interested in becoming a judge after practicing as an attorney.
GRANT AMOUNT
1926
PROGRAM
Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding at Cal State University Dominguez Hills
Scholar
Valerie Gurmu
California
SCHOOL
Cal State University Dominguez Hills
My career goal is to be a lawyer arbitrator.
GRANT AMOUNT
2000
PROGRAM
Masters in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding at Cal State University Dominguez Hills
Scholar
Tina Patterson
Maryland
SCHOOL
Pepperdine University
My career goals are to grow my business by expanding opportunities for me to serve as arbitrator, mediator, facilitator, or conflict consultant. I hope to increase the number of neutral panels I am appointed to serve on.
GRANT AMOUNT
2000
PROGRAM
Masters in Dispute Resolution Program at Pepperdine University