The Conference Ombuds: An Independent and Confidential Resource for NPC26 Participants
The Conference Ombuds is an independent, confidential, off-the-record resource available on-site during NPC26. The ombuds provides a private place to discuss concerns, explore options, and identify helpful resources related to conference experiences, including interpersonal conflict, harassment, discrimination, or possible violations of NPC26’s Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy.
Conference Ombuds Resource At a Glance
What the Ombuds Can Help With
- Concerns about interactions with other conference participants
- Questions about harassment, discrimination, or professionalism at the event
- Communication breakdowns or misunderstandings
- Exploring informal options before deciding what to do next
- Finding the right conference or organizational resource
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about how the conference ombuds resource works, what to expect, and how confidentiality is handled.
Conference Ombuds Video
This short video provides an overview of the ombuds resource at NPC26.
About the Ombuds
Nnena Odim (nnena-ombuds@mwi.org) is an ombuds, mediator, and attorney who has worked with MWI since 2001. She has provided ombuds services to higher education institutions, professional associations, and commercial construction management firms, and has served as a conference ombuds for large national and international associations, academic meetings, and research organizations.
Nnena also conducts workshops and training on collaborative communication, listening, and mediation. Her ombuds work is informed by decades of mediation experience across employment, business, and domestic relations matters.
Contact Nnena at nnena-ombuds@mwi.org or use the confidential web form below.
Confidential Web Form
Use the form below to learn more or request a confidential consultation with the ombuds.
Due to the confidential, impartial, informal, and independent nature of the ombuds function, communication with the ombuds does not constitute formal notice to the APA or NPC26.
Charter and Standards of Practice
The NPC26 Conference Ombuds operates under a charter approved by the Chief Financial and Member Engagement Officer. The charter incorporates by reference the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the International Ombuds Association and requires that the NPC26 ombuds adhere to those standards.
Review the NPC26 Conference Ombuds Charter and the IOA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.