IMCR - Key Persons


Dr. Arthur Lerman - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Dr. Dorothy Balancio

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • Co - Secretary

Dr. Stephen E. Slate

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
International bilingual (English Spanish) ADR practitioner and New York State Certified Mediation Trainer, responsible for the overall operations and services of the Institute and its Dispute Resolution Center.

Edward Heim

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chair of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Emely Gonzalez


Fernando Correa

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Howard E. Liker

Job Titles:
  • Chairman Emeritus of the BOARD of DIRECTORS

Javier Seda

Job Titles:
  • Community Outreach Coordinator

Joan Morrison

Job Titles:
  • Bookkeeper
Since 2003, Ms. Morrison has been responsible for accounts payable and receivable, payroll, bank reconciliation, and ongoing collaboration with the Center's Financial Consultant for accuracy of reports to funding agencies.

Juan Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
Responsible for maintaining outreach with grassroots organizations and public agencies for the purpose of expanding the Center's referral sources and to share valuable ADR information to students, other youth groups and the public at large.

Makiko Tagashira

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • Co - Secretary

Titus Rich

Job Titles:
  • Director of Mediation
Responsible for the day to day operations of the Dispute Resolution Center, staff supervision, case and volunteer coordination and ADR data gathering and processing. He has been with this organization since 1992.

Yoerlin Jimenez