We train and support individuals and organizations to become trauma-informed, resilience oriented and restorative justice-focused.

Upcoming Events

Online ​Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience (STAR) Training

Daily schedule of this virtual STAR Training:
Wed, Sept. 13 | 8:30am-4:30pm CDT
Wed, Sept. 20 | 8:30am-4:30pm CDT
Wed, Sept. 27 | 8:30am-4:30pm CDT
Wed, Oct. 4 | 8:30am-4:30pm CDT
Wed, Oct. 11 | 8:30am-2:30pm CDT
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Early registration fee is $995.
CE Credits are available.

Our organization is dedicated to sharing STAR: an evidence-based trauma awareness, resilience, and restorative justice training. This multi-day training spans 38 hours and has developed a strong reputation of success on both national and international levels.

To ensure greater racial and economic diversity at each training, we offer group discounts as well as scholarship assistance. For more information on applying for a scholarship or taking advantage of group discount details, please contact Peacebuilding at info@mnpeace.org as soon as possible.

Join our Board of Directors and Make a Difference!

Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute is actively seeking passionate individuals to help shape our organization's strategic direction and empower diverse communities.

We're specifically looking for candidates with expertise in fundraising and marketing. Ideal candidates will have completed our STAR training or participated in multiple Peacebuilding trainings. If you're committed to completing a Peacebuilding training within 6 months, we'd love to hear from you too!

Our goal is to attract a diverse range of leaders throughout Minnesota. We value community interests, relevant professional experience, and a genuine interest in furthering Peacebuilding's objectives.

If you're interested or know someone who would be a great fit, please reach out to Sonja Fernández-Quiñones and Chris Mendez at sonfernan87@gmail.com and comendez.83@gmail.com for more information. Let's create positive change together!

Peacebuilding Partners

Sonja Fernandez-Quiñones

"Tapping into trauma, learning about the cycles of violence, and applying the strategies to break free were all relevant not only to her work with sexual assault survivors but also to her personal life. She learned her reactions are normal and that there is a 'possibility of a life past trauma'. STAR gave her hope for herself and for other people—for communal and transgenerational healing."

Tabitha Montgomery 

"Resilience, trauma healing, and restorative justice develop deeper muscles and skills to be in relationship with one another in ways that don’t rush. 'It’s not a binary track,' Tabitha says, 'but the idea of creating an ecosystem of people and tools and systems. It’s not just investing in one system, but investing in the larger vision.' This vision builds community at the speed of trust. This is Peacebuilding."

Carolyn Yoder 

"Right now, we are living in a time of collective trauma. There is not a single person who isn’t affected by what is happening with COVID-19 and racialized trauma, which means we have all the more reason to use a community-oriented approach. It is more important than ever to have restorative justice-focused strategies to address trauma and transform conflict."