Consensus Council

Behind every lasting initiative is someone who builds the foundation and keeps shaping what comes next.

When the North Dakota Restorative Practices Council launched in Spring 2024, Natasha Gourd convened its first statewide advisory group and served as inaugural Coordinator. She set the vision, helped secure the funding that supports the work, and shaped the guides the Council uses today.

Natasha now serves as Director of Education Strategies for Consensus Council, providing strategic leadership for restorative practices across the state. Grounded in her Dakota identity as Wicanphi Tokca Win ("Different Star Woman"), she brings more than a decade of experience in restorative practices, Indigenous peacemaking, and community leadership.

The Council's daily coordination is now led by Lusiana Keller, who builds on the strong foundation Natasha created.

Thank you, Natasha, for the vision and leadership that launched this work.

Learn more: https://ndrpc.org/

Consensus Council offices will be closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Have you checked out the May Consensus Council eNewsletter yet?

This month's edition includes:
- Consensus Council Board visits McKenzie County
- Elizabeth Hilt Receives Dragon Impact Award
- Updates on the Practicing Restorative Justice Conference 2027
- CC Staff updates
- A special note from our Associate Director

Read the full newsletter here: https://agree.org/may-2026-enewsletter/

Consensus Council offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 as we remember and honor those who served.