Our Brand

Our Purpose

A Journey of Connection

The Human Experiences Center was born from a journey. It began with Elizabeth Valverde-Bartlett’s deep dive into global studies and her experiences across cultures—from Ecuador to Spain—researching historical harms and facilitating dialogue. It was solidified through her Master’s in Conflict Transformation, where she learned the frameworks of strategic peacebuilding.

This path revealed a fundamental truth: the tools used to build peace between nations are the same tools needed to heal divides within communities, organizations, and even within ourselves. Our purpose is to bring this powerful, integrated approach to you—to bridge the gap between inner resilience and outer harmony.

STRUCTURE

Our Core Values

These principles are the bedrock of our practice, guiding every interaction and decision.

Expertise

We ground our work in proven academic frameworks and extensive real-world experience in peacebuilding and conflict transformation.

Compassion

We hold a safe, non-judgmental space, honoring each person’s unique experience with empathy and care.

Resilience

We focus on building the capacity to navigate future challenges, not just solving the problem at hand.

Integration

We skillfully blend diverse modalities—dialogue, somatic practices, and the arts—into a cohesive, holistic method.

Empowerment

Our goal is not to provide answers, but to equip you with the tools and confidence to find your own.

Connection

We believe the ultimate goal of peacebuilding is to transform conflict into deeper, more authentic connection—with self and others.

our beliefs

We Are Creators and Doers

Understanding the heart of the Human Experiences Center.

Mission

To empower individuals, groups, and communities with the integrated practices of personal resilience and constructive dialogue, fostering a culture of sustainable peace from the inside out.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every person possesses the inner resources, and every community has the collective capacity, to transform conflict into connection.