Mike has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Certificate in Conflict Resolution. He has over twenty years of experience as a leader in the conflict resolution and violence prevention field. Through Mike’s training and consulting work, he has helped a variety of organizations, including social service agencies, Indigenous communities, school divisions, businesses and crown corporations. He believes that learning is a life-long endeavor and that the process of development should be enjoyable and motivating. As a trainer, Mike has an interactive and engaging style that easily motivates participants to incorporate workshop material into their own environments. He facilitates CTRI trainings and services in the areas of violence prevention, bullying, restorative justice and conflict resolution.