About
The Center for Change and Conflict Resolution (CCCR) provides consulting, counseling and conflict management services. Dr. Algert and her colleagues facilitate groups locally, nationally and internationally with an emphasis of capacity building for individuals and organizations. The Center focuses on effective communication, conflict management and diversity, change management and organizational development.
Nance T Algert, Ph.D., LPC, FAPA
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Dr. Nance T Algert founded The Center for Change and Conflict Resolution (CCCR) in 1995. As President of CCCR, she provides consulting, counseling and conflict management services. She consults and facilitates groups locally, nationally and internationally with an emphasis on capacity building for individuals and organizations. Nance’s areas of expertise include effective communication, conflict management and diversity, change management and organization development.
Nance is a former Assistant Dean for Organization Development & Diversity Initiatives in the College of Education & Human Development. She currently works at Texas A&M University, Office of Diversity, as the Director for Climate Enhancement Initiatives and as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Education Administration & Human Resource Development. Nance has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution Academy of Advanced Practioners, a Fellow in the American Psychotherapy Association, a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator - Clinician (CDWF), and a TMCA Credentialed Distinguished Mediator.
Nance’s overarching professional commitment is to support individuals and organizations in honing their power to accomplish their personal and professional goals.
Nance is a former Assistant Dean for Organization Development & Diversity Initiatives in the College of Education & Human Development. She currently works at Texas A&M University, Office of Diversity, as the Director for Climate Enhancement Initiatives and as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Education Administration & Human Resource Development. Nance has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution Academy of Advanced Practioners, a Fellow in the American Psychotherapy Association, a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator - Clinician (CDWF), and a TMCA Credentialed Distinguished Mediator.
Nance’s overarching professional commitment is to support individuals and organizations in honing their power to accomplish their personal and professional goals.
CCCR Colleagues
Dr. Carla Liau-Hing Yep is an Information Technology Consultant, Conflict Management Facilitator, and Educator for Individual and Organizational Capacity Development at The Center for Change and Conflict Resolution (CCCR). She holds a Virtual Instructor Certificate - TAMU VICP & Peer Reviewer Course Quality Matter Rubric Certificate – QM; a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Lima University, Lima, Peru; a Master’s degree in Education from McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA; and her Doctoral degree is in Educational Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University.
Carla supports Conflict Management and Dialogue courses for graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University. She has experience as a Technology Teacher Educator & Web Developer, English for Business Teacher, Independent Business and Technology Consultant. Her research interests include: Bilingual Education, Teaching with Technology, and Human Resource Development with technology. Carla has been a business consultant in technology for over 20 years in Lima, Peru.
Scott is a Conflict Management Consultant at The Center for Change and Conflict Resolution (CCCR). He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Baylor University, a Teacher Licensure from the University of Richmond and a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University. Scott previously worked as a classroom teacher for over a decade. He has had the privilege to work with a diverse group of students over the years in a variety of settings. From these experiences, he has developed cultural competencies to work with diverse individuals and groups. Scott currently is pursuing a Ph.D. in k-12 Educational Administration from Texas A&M with a research focus in diversity and inclusion policies and practices in k-12 setting, developing instructional capacity at the teacher and campus level, and adult learning practices. He teaches undergraduate course on Conflict Management and Dialogue at Texas A&M. Scott’s interests and expertise include conflict management, dialogue, critical dialogues, and diversity and inclusion. Scott works with groups within K-12 education, undergraduate education, and staff, faculty, and administrators in higher education. |
Dr. Nancy Hutchins has worked at The Center for Change and Conflict Resolution (CCCR) since 2014. Nancy consults and facilitates workshops in the areas of effective communication, conflict management, difficult dialogues, mediation, and workplace climate.
Dr. Hutchins works both in higher education and K-12 education. Nancy worked as an educator in public schools with a focus on behavior intervention, positive behavior support, classroom management and discipline, and strategic conflict engagement. Nancy has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University, works part time at the University as an Assistant Director for the Office of Organization Development and Diversity Initiatives, and teaches a course on conflict management and dialogue in the College of Education and Human Development.
Wendy McDonald, MS is a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Ms. McDonald has been the Vice President of The Center for Change and Conflict Resolution for 13 Years. She provides psychotherapy, mediation, training, executive coaching, education and consulting services.
Ms. McDonald has provided services for the following agencies; Department of Protective and Regulator Services, Texas Youth Commission system, and a foster care agency. She has experience counseling individuals, couples, youth and families addressing a variety of issues. Wendy has also worked as a Community and Businesses Development Manager for a workforce development board. Wendy McDonald is a Certified Daring Way Facilitator Candidate (CDWF-Candidate). This certification recognizes that she incorporates Brene' Brown's research and curriculum in her individual therapy as well as facilitates groups in learning and practicing The Daring Way. Ms. McDonald is a person centered therapist and focuses on the individual's strengths and goals. She works with people through depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, mood management, social and other anxiety, creative blocks, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and shame resilience. She is an LGBTQA affirmative therapist who provides a safe space for growth and self-reflection. The modalities she uses in working with her clients consist of Person-Centered Solution Focused therapy, Gestalt therapy, Attachment therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Shame Resilience. In addition to the formal models from which she draws, she also utilizes creative expression, guided imagery, and mindfulness. She works with each client to create a personally tailored treatment plan of goals and strategies for successful outcomes. 979-846-8600 (fax) 866-214-0222 email: wendymc40@msn.com |
