BNVC's Profile

21 / F
Brooklyn, New York

I'm an intern for Brooklyn Nonviolent Communciation that does workshops on compassionate and honest communication, creating connections between people, and fostering listening skills. My, boss Dian Killian, is the founder and director of BNVC. Dian has more than twenty years experience as a teacher, writer, facilitator, and social change activist. She has been active in the anti-war, labor, and gay rights movements and in community gardens. In 2003, New York City Counsel recognized her for her activism when she was given a Hero Award. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications including Diva, Curve Magazine, Sojourner, Lesbian Short Fiction, The Sun Magazine and The Harvard Gay and Lesbian Review. She and her partner have been together for more than ten years and were one of the first couples to receive a Civil Union in the state of Vermont.