Lise Ransdell, M.A. is a certified Council trainer with Center for Council and Council in Schools. She began in Council circles 18 years ago at Palms Middle School. A group facilitator, trainer, presenter and coach, Lise comes from a professional foundation of over 20 years experience in intercultural dialogue and human relations. Lise has been an invited presenter at many conferences, exploring the complexities of race and culture in a changing world. She holds a Master’s Degree in Intercultural Relations from Antioch University and the Intercultural Communication Institute.