Daniel Fridberg

Over the past 25 years, Danny has practiced conflict resolution internationally and locally, including dialogue group facilitation; peacebuilding project management and evaluation; mediation; public participation processes and consensus building; research; training and teaching.

In his conflict resolution practice, he emphasises the importance of relationship building and restoration. Danny strongly believes that resolving conflicts requires long-term thinking, where mutual gains and healthy relationship are key to wellbeing and success.

He holds a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Otago, an MA in Conflict Research, Management and Resolution and a BA in Psychology, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.

Danny is the head of programme of the Graduate Diploma in Conflict Resolution at Otago Polytechnic/Te Pūkenga and serves as a board member of the Dunedin Community Mediation Centre.