nanckath@msn.com
My name is Nancy Haug and I first learned about your empathy work from my long-time friend Ingrid Sather. I have since explored your website and I'm very interested in joining your empathy movement and design projects.
I imagine you would be interested in my background and interest in this area. First, I am a trained and certified mediator and have been doing this work on a volunteer basis with the Reno Court Justice (small claims court) for three years.
I completed my masters degree this spring in dispute resolution and have experience as a facilitator as well. This work has come mostly on the heels of a 32-year career with the federal government, specifically the Bureau of Land Management. I retired 18 months ago.
Although I volunteer in Reno, I live in Susanville in northeast California where my husband continues his career with the Forest Service.
Personally, connection with other people, whether family, friends or people I meet, is very important to me. I am curious about people, their emotions and their backgrounds. I want to be a better and more effective listener as I nurture or establish these connections. I think there is little attention or emphasis or understanding, for that matter, on empathy. So, I'm interested in learning more about it, being a better empathic listener and connecting with people who have the same interest.