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NCDD Panel: Bridging Across Political Differences

“At a moment when the skills needed to bridge political differences are so important, many of you are here because you're navigating this work in real complex settings across your communities, organizations, families, institutions, and civic spaces, and often with uncertainty, pressure, and very real stakes.”

Keiva Hummel, Executive Director

National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation

On Friday, January 9, the Democracy Resource Hub (DRH) and the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) co-hosted Bridging Across Political Differences, a panel bringing together experienced practitioners who use different approaches to bridge political differences. 

Rather than offering a single method, the training explores how and when different strategies work, their limits, and what practitioners have learned through real-world experience. This event was designed for facilitators, organizers, educators, and civic leaders navigating polarized environments.

Speakers:

  • Katie Hyten, Essential Partners
  • Bo Harmon
  • Ryan Nakade
  • Pearce Godwin, Urban Rural Action

Daniel Pritchard serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications for Essential Partners.