I am a native New Yorker and a mediator and mediation mentor at the New York Peace Institute where I mediate criminal and civil court matters, and community and divorce cases. I have a mediation partnership (www.pmmedation.com) and just started training as a Personal and Professional Life Coach.<br><div><br></div><div>I am constantly struck by the natural deficit that exists in my personal and professional life because I do not speak or understand Spanish. In so many areas of my urban life, I encounter opportunities to grow and/or assist others -- if I only knew Spanish. </div><div><br>My hope is that this site conveys my deep interest in learning Spanish and contributing to life in Guatemala, where I am going to study for a month. <br></div><div><br></div>