Cecilia Iro

Cecilia Iro, PhD, is an experienced educator and advocate, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Dallas County Community College, where courses focus on Business Management, Organizational Behavior, and conflict management. As the Founder of Peacebuddies, USA, Cecilia promotes peace and non-violence in educational and community settings through peer mediation and restorative justice. With a background in women's advocacy at InFaith, Cecilia trains facilitators in transformative mediation and empowers women from conflict zones. Previous roles include Independent Consultant at the Center for Public Dispute Mediation, Leadership Consultant at Walmart addressing discrimination issues, and HR Coordinator for the City of Fort Lauderdale. Cecilia holds a PhD in Conflict Analysis/Resolution from Nova Southeastern University, along with a Master's in Business Studies and a Bachelor's in Political and Administrative Studies.