Adrián Roberto Román (he/el), is a cooperative organizer, mediator, and facilitator dedicated to fostering resilient, community-centered organizations. With a background in cooperative development, mediation, and strategic facilitation, he has supported teams through governance design, conflict navigation, and organizational capacity-building. He has worked with the City of Boston and cooperative initiatives nationally, helping groups navigate interpersonal and systemic challenges. A certified mediator and re-entry mediation advocate, co owner of Colmenar Cooperative Consulting and Dorchester Art Project. He sits on the board of the US Federation of Worker Coops and Greater Boston Chamber of Cooperatives. Adrián brings a relational, culture-driven approach to conflict navigation, ensuring cooperatives are equipped to thrive.