Following a nationwide search, Shatika Ricketts was appointed as the Assistant Ombudsperson for the Berkeley Staff Ombuds Office. As the Assistant Ombudsperson, Shatika serves as a confidential point of contact for employees who need assistance in answering questions about ombuds services, conducting intake, providing conflict coaching, making referrals, and scheduling appointments.
Shatika holds a Master of Science in Conflict Management & Peacebuilding from Kennesaw State University and is a Registered Mediator for the State of Georgia. Prior to coming to Berkeley, Shatika worked for seven years as a Dispute Analyst in the banking industry where she provided informal dispute resolution support and confidential case management. Last year, she completed an internship at Justice for Georgia, a non-profit organization committed to assisting families experiencing civil injustice, and supported the implementation of healing circles for survivors of police brutality.
If you would like to learn more about Staff Ombuds services, Shatika is happy to talk with you and is also interested in connecting with the campus community. She can be reached at 510-642-7823.