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Alice Shikina is an international speaker, playwright, director, actress, mediator, and negotiator.  She uses her 20+ years of experience in the theatre in her mediation practice. Her unique ability to understand the interplay between emotions and intellect allows her to be a strong mediator.
Become a Skilled Communication Ninja In this highly engaging talk, mediator Alice Shikina goes over all the communication strategies you need to be utilizing in order to get what you want. In this talk, participants will:
1. Learn how to connect more deeply with their clients, customers, and family members
2. Learn to avoid miscommunications
3. Learn how to shorten arguments

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Gina Urias-Sandoval is the Executive Director of the Executive and Professional Education Programs and Corporate and Community Engagement at the UNM Anderson School of Management. She has also served as the program director of the Executive MBA Program and MBA in Education Leadership Program at the Anderson School of Management. She is an alumna of the University of New Mexico, where she obtained both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Urias-Sandoval also serves on the University’s Staff Council as well as campus-wide committees. She has over 25 years of administrative experience working in non-profit, government, and university settings, and has worked at UNM for over 20 years. Additionally, Urias-Sandoval has extensive experience working on student-centered programs, community programs, and research.