Founder, Malika McKinley Cox. Malika has decades of experience in restorative justice and retreat hosting. Malika is the co-host of the Mend the World Podcast and Executive Director of Mend. She has a Master of Law and Diplomacy from Tufts’ Fletcher School of Global Affairs in International Organizations, Global Governance, and International Legal Studies, and a Master of Philosophy in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation from Trinity College Dublin Irish School of Ecumenics.

Chrysalis Circle Administrator Jordan facilitates circles and conducts trainings and workshops. Jordan holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Oklahoma. Jordan is trained in Restorative Justice circle facilitation through RJ Village and NYU, and she has led a community-building Restorative Justice circle cohort locally.

Dr. Seleena Smith, Restorative Justice facilitator. Dr. Smith is a mental wellness coach, clinician, and community advocate whose work is rooted in liberation, healing, and collective care. Dr. Smith earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Howard University and later completed her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Oklahoma.

Jayden Oliver, Restorative Justice facilitator. Jayden is a proud member of the Kiowa and Caddo Tribes of Oklahoma and mother to Ace Oliver, and embodies resilience, passion, and community empowerment. Jayden is the founder of the Jayden Oliver Foundation. Her foundation engages, inspires, and develops children and communities through basketball, innovative programs, and initiatives. Jayden also leads youth Restorative Justice circles.