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Juliana Birkhoff is Assistant Clinical Professor at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University. She is an experienced mediator, facilitator, and dispute resolution trainer. Previously, she was Program Coordinator of the Fund for Research on Dispute Resolution.