Staff and Board

Staff and Contractors
Michele Braley (she/her), MSW, LICSW, Executive Director, 18+ years of experience with restorative practice and 13+ years providing leadership to SLRJ. In addition to being a restorative conference facilitator and trainer, Michele is a facilitator in victim-offender dialogues in crimes of severe violence through the Minnesota Department of Corrections.     
  
Erika Linder (she/her), Program Manager. started volunteering with SLRJ as a restorative conference facilitator in 2016. She takes a humanist approach to the restorative process by creating a safe space for all participants, family and community members to have real and hard conversations. Erika has a BA in Criminal Justice from Metropolitan State University with a focus on supporting the reentry process and community. Erika is a lifelong Minneapolis resident and she enjoys time outdoors with family and friends as well as attending and supporting local events.

Gwen Chandler, Contractor, Restorative Facilitator

Board of Directors, 2024
Donna Norbeck (she/her), Vice Chair
Retired, Residential/correctional treatment setting with adolescents

Rebecca Miller (she/her), Secretary
Executive Assistant to the Head of School, St. Paul Academy and Summit School

Peter Haeg (he/him), Treasurer
Director of Student Services, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy

Grace Davies (she/her), Board member
Attorney, Grace Davies Law PLLC

Christine Marlo-Triemstra (she/her), Board member  
Liaison with the Longfellow Community Council Board

Mary Pumphrey (she/her), Board member  
Social Services Coordinator, CommonBond Communities
Liaison with the Seward Neighborhood Group Board

Alex Vitrella (she/her), Board member
 Program Director, Education Evolving
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