What happens when your career path no longer aligns with your conscience? In this On The Table episode, listen to our guest who spent a decade as a professional architect before a series of volunteer trips fundamentally altered his worldview.

Guest host Mariana Caro sat down with Gabriel Feldman earlier in the year to talk about his transition from the world of architecture to the front lines of humanitarian aid and restorative justice. They dive deep into the concepts of systemic inequality, and his current work at Columbia University’s Center for Justice and Project Restore.

Mariana dives deep into her personal journey through the program, exploring how her perspective has evolved from conflict avoidance to a collaborative, empathetic approach. From the influence of her family to the rigorous academic frameworks of the field, this conversation explores the art and science of finding common ground.

Debora Delgado is a consultant specializing in conflict management, customer experience, and service culture. She holds an undergraduate degree in Hotel Management and a Master’s degree in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University.

Francesca Antonone joins Peacecore to discuss her research at the intersection of technology, intellectual-property law, and conflict resolution. She explores her thesis surrounding The New York Times vs. OpenAI case and proposes a new dispute-resolution model to protect human labor and reduce copyright conflicts. In this conversation she examines three solutions for ethical AI development. Like so many emerging leaders working toward justice and cooperation, Francesca represents a future of peace and humanity that gives all of us real reason to be hopeful for the next generation.