Meet the Team

Professional Staff

Emily Gerst
Director, Conflict Resolution & Education
Email: elgerst@wm.edu
Phone: (757) 221-3596
Office: Sadler 365

Student Specialists

Student specialists are trained facilitators, coaches, and mediators who meet with students for consultation and coaching. Specialists are available to meet with any William & 玛丽 student.

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Student Specialists: Christian Cole, Katie Morin, Liam Palumbo, and Selah Watkins
Christian Cole Class of 2027 Major: Government	Katie Morin Class of 2027 JD Candidate
Liam Palumbo Class of 2028 Major: International Relations	Selah Watkins Class of 2027 Major: History & Government

Launch Team

The Launch Team works with the director to understand the conflict needs on campus, to develop structures and programs to meet these needs, and to expand the office's work across campus.

Research

Madeline Burdge, class of 2025
Ali Espino, class of 2025
Sarah Singer, class of 2025
Veda Kalidindi, class of 2026

Programming

Selah Ball, class of 2025
Madelyn Candela, JD candidate, class of 2025
Madeleine Hess, class of 2027
Mavis Soyeh, M. Ed candidate, class of 2026

Marketing & Outreach

Marissa Burek, class of 2027
Alina Cook, class of 2028
Sydney Manlove, M. Ed candidate, class of 2026
Leah Schrum, class of 2027