The SRCD 2027 Biennial Meeting Ombuds: Your Resource for Addressing Concerns
Independent. Impartial. Informal. Confidential.
The term “ombuds” (pronounced “ahm–buhds”) comes from a Swedish term meaning “a person who has an ear to the people.”
The Ombuds is an impartial, independent, off-the-record resource who is available on-site to hear concerns confidentially. The Ombuds can assist with identifying options and resources to address conflicts or issues such as harassment, discrimination, or any violation of SRDC’s Code of Conduct. This resource is available to all attendees, staff, exhibitors, and anyone participating in SRDC’s 2027 Biennial Meeting.
The Ombuds will be available during the meeting for individual, confidential consultations. Dates and times will be posted here soon.
Use the form below to learn more or schedule an appointment with the ombuds.
Jai Calloway is an experienced, people‐focused ombuds with a mission to redefine how people understand and work together by harnessing the power of difference. Jai has spent over fourteen years working and studying conflict resolution methodology and its intersection with diversity and inclusion within organizational settings. Jai previously served as Corporate Ombuds for Halliburton Oil Services and serves as an external organizational ombuds for small businesses cross‐industry. She is an alumnus of the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law – Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution. Jai was Vice‐Chair of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section and was Chair of the International Ombuds Association Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Task Force. In addition to her work as an ombuds and conference ombuds, Jai works as an organizational development consultant, where her focuses are conflict resolution, employee engagement, and diversity & inclusion.