Meet Our Team!
Astrid Aveledo
(she/her/ella)
Executive Director &
Chief Equity Officer
Languages spoken: English, español
Conflict Resolution Training & Certification:
Basic Mediation Training, Advanced Mediation Training, Family Mediation Training, Trauma Informed Training, Conflict Coaching, Restorative Circle Training
Astrid has been involved with the Dispute Resolution Center since 2013, first as a volunteer and then as an employee.
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Originally from Venezuela and of Yakama descent, Astrid has developed and led multicultural outreach programs in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, and Washington State. She is actively interested in young people, families, and minorities, particularly Spanish-speaking and tribal community members. Astrid received the Washington Mediation Association’s 2018 Champion Award for her dedication to these groups.
Astrid is the immediate past Co-President of the Dispute Resolution Center in Washington State, Resolution Washington. She is also on the Board of Trustees for Grays Harbor College and is a founding member of the Grays Harbor RISE Coalition. Her leadership efforts through RISE garnered national attention from the Council for Nonprofits in 2021, taking part in a panel discussion on the work of non-profits during the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination rollout.
Astrid has many happy memories of summers spent in Taholah, Washington, on the Quinault Indian Nation reservation with her family. She currently lives with her family in Ocean Shores, Washington.
Henry Martin (he/him)
Weaving Wellness
Mentor-in-training
Photo and bio coming soon!
Asia Sanchez
(she/her)
Weaving Wellness
Program Manager
Languages spoken: English & Thai/Laotian
After setting an intention to find a role where she could give back and create positive change, Asia’s path led her to the DRC, where she joined in September 2024 as the Program Manager for the Weaving Wellness Program.
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Asia has played a key role in launching and overseeing the program's success, bringing with her, a background in working with high-risk youth and experience in trauma-based therapy. Asia is passionate about empowering individuals and building strong community connections.
In her role, Asia manages the program’s operations—from budgeting and scheduling to implementing therapeutic methods. She leads the Credible Messengers' team of mentors who work closely with youth in the Quinault Wellness Court program, providing guidance, support, and empowerment.
Outside of work, Asia enjoys hiking, meditating, and offering sound therapy sessions to help others find balance and healing. To Asia, the DRC is not just a workplace, but a place of family connections with a shared respect for community—and she’s excited to continue making a positive impact here.
Shannon Perrigo
(she/her)
Business Manager
Languages spoken: English
Conflict Resolution Training & Certification:
Basic Mediation Training
Shannon first joined the DRC in 2010 as a contract vendor, and after years of contributing her expertise, she transitioned to a staff role in September of 2024 as the Business Manager. Her role is behind the scenes, providing administrative support to the entire organization. While Shannon is not often in the spotlight, her work is crucial in keeping everything running smoothly.
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With a decade of experience supporting the DRC, Shannon brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, ensuring that the daily operations of the agency stay organized and efficient.
When she's not at the DRC, Shannon enjoys spending time with her dogs, family, and friends, as well as diving into creative craft projects.
Dawn Hagopian
(she/her)
Peacebuilding and Education Lead
Languages spoken: English
Conflict Resolution Training & Certification:
Basic Mediation Training, Advanced Mediation Training, Family Mediation Training, Negotiation, Trauma Informed Training, Conflict Catalyst Process, Probate Mediation, Conflict Coaching, Small Claims Mediation, CBT training
Dawn began at the DRC as Eviction Resolution Program Coordinator in February 2023 and now leads Peacebuilding and Communication, managing conflict resolution cases and providing community training.
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Dawn Hagopian is an accomplished educator and conflict resolution specialist dedicated to empowering communities through restorative practice. With over 30 years of experience across higher education and digital learning, Dawn blends academic expertise with a compassionate, student-centered approach.
As the Peacebuilding and Education Lead with the Dispute Resolution Center of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties, she serves as a primary point of contact for individuals navigating complex transitions, including parenting plans, housing disputes, and workplace conflicts. Her work emphasizes relationship-building and structured communication to help parties find mutually acceptable resolutions.
Dawn holds a Dual Doctorate in Education and a Master’s in Conflict Resolution. Whether she is connecting community members to vital legal services or serving on the NWDR Conference Planning Committee, Dawn’s mission remains the same: helping individuals embrace conflict as an opportunity for growth and transformation.
Shakti González
(she/her/ella)
Communications and
Engagement Curator
Languages spoken: English, español
Conflict Resolution Training & Certification:
Basic Mediation Training, Trauma Informed Training, Equity Training, Family Mediation Training, Community Landlord/Tenant Mediation Training, Conciliation Training, Mediator Certification, Domestic Violence Advocacy Certification
Shakti was first introduced to the Dispute Resolution Center in 2017 as a freelance graphic designer and social media manager. She formally joined the team in 2020 before certifying as a mediator.
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The Dispute Resolution Center continues to celebrate Shakti’s graphic design skills. Her artwork features in digital and print form across the organization’s social media, website, newsletter, and training materials – alongside being trusted to advise on outreach and logistics strategies. Shakti also brings with her volunteer experience at an emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors and worked with Native youth in Sitka, Alaska and serving the community in a deeper capacity, as staff was a natural evolution.
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About the Dispute Resolution Center
The DRC is a nonprofit organization providing professional mediation and conflict resolution services to people and organizations of all income levels in Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties.
Our Core Values:
Community, Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Self-Determination, Dignity, Acceptance
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Meet Our Board of Directors
Jessica Molina, President
Grays Harbor Public Health/ Grays Harbor RISE Coalition/ Circulo de Mujeres
Agni Hogaboom, Vice-President
Bespoke Hogaboom and Little Switch Yoga
Pierre Augare, Treasurer
Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund
Jason Vilaysanh, Secretary
Northwest Justice Project
Leona Colegrove, Board Member
Quinault Tribal Court