Ronalyn (Ronnie) Pollack

Most recently, Ronalyn (Ronnie) Pollack has served as the Director of Training and Community Engagement for the Center for Dispute Settlement.  Prior to this role, she served as the Executive Director of the Native American Cultural Center in Rochester, New York. She has previously worked as a Forgiveness Coach utilizing the healing power of forgiveness to transform lives while incorporating the Seven Generations principle into her work.  Ronnie is also an Adjunct Professor at Monroe Community College and has taught in the Health and Physical Education Department for over 18 years. Her background also includes being a holistic health coach, while having 12+ years experience as a social worker in the early part of her career. Additionally, Ronnie has served as co-chair of the Indigenous Peoples' Day Committee in Rochester, NY. Currently, Ronnie serves as Indigenous Advisory Council Member and co-founder of the Indigenous Health Coalition, Steering Committee Member of the Climate Collective - Genesee-Finger Lakes Climate Collective, and Advisory Committee Member with the Luce Rematriation Indigenous Women in STEM Leadership Program through AISES. Ronnie is a member of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation/Six Nations of the Grand River. Working with Indigenous peoples in the area of forgiveness is something that is sacred and personal to her heart, as she desires to see all Nations heal.