🎙This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Dr. Hector Escalante, the Director of the Office of the Ombuds at the University of California, Merced. Join us as we discuss: 🚧The amazing and needed work of Organizational Ombuds 🔊The power of deep listening and being heard 👩‍💻Handling work conflict as a bystander 🚦Thinking through the risks and rewards of speaking up ⛵The growth and journey of careers Dr. Hector Escalante immigrated from Baja California, Mexico to America with his parents and sister when he was 2 years old. He grew up in Oxnard, California and then moved to Central California when he was 15. After graduating from high school, Hector enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served 6 years in the reserves as a radio operator. Hector began a career in the cable tv industry and decided to go to college in his early 30s. He enjoyed higher education so much that he went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts, a Master of Education and a doctorate in education. Upon completing his academic pursuits, Hector served as faculty, dean of students and a director of academic affairs. He was the inaugural ombuds for the University of the Pacific and continues to offer ombuds services to small non-profit organizations. Hector specializes in conflict resolution, healthy communication, and learning and development that promotes inclusion, healthy communication, and conflict resolution. Hector’s passions include treating all with fairness, equity, dignity, and compassion. He loves eating good food, the outdoors and spending time with friends and family. Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services.