Meet Soraya and Nadyne

Nadyne and Soraya met at a dinner party. It was friendship instantly. Soraya, in her native dress and Nadyne in her cowboy boots and jeans. Soraya, a Muslim from Sri Lanka. Nadyne, a Christian from the suburbs in Michigan. Both ladies furthering their professional education, Soraya, an attorney pursuing her master’s degree, Nadyne, a struggling business woman going for a secondary teacher’s certificate, and both ladies dreaming of being a mom.

In that first conversation, their similarities and differences revealed themselves and now 12 years later they are celebrating all the experiences and stories that bring them together. Married and now Moms, both of them.

In a sense, two worlds collided. Across the oceans and religious backgrounds, bridging the gaps past skin color and cultural experience, Nadyne and Soraya developed a bond that has proven to be unbreakable. Their message of love and peace working through vast differences and faith expressions has truly been a light to the world in which they live. Their efforts are remarkable as they engage the tough questions, have the difficult conversations, and love each other no matter what seeks to divide them! What if this were exactly what Jesus intended when he said, “love each other as I have loved you.”

So they became fast friends

They each finished school and moved on with their dreams. Time and distance separated them, but their hearts continued to beat together committed to work through the challenges for the joy of lasting friendship.

Today, Soraya, a sought after conference speaker, business coach, and wife and mother of two living in Los Angeles and Nadyne, a teacher, living in West Michigan and wife and mother of one… these two ladies have a story to tell to all of us about how we can live in a way that promotes peace - in our homes, in our communities, and wherever we are. Peace is possible.

It starts with a handshake and it’s up to us from there.

Soraya and Imaan

Soraya Deen is the President and Founder of Resolution Revolution Inc., a Center for Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. The Center focuses on a non adversarial way of thinking and communicating.

A native of Sri Lanka, Soraya developed a deep commitment to learning the Eastern philosophy of SEVA (service) and SIMRAN (Higher Consciousness) and she incorporates such in her daily life. Soraya blends her legal expertise of over a decade with her uniquely diverse background to inspire, influence and impact lives. At the heart of everything we do Soraya insists, should be a commitment to advocate for the other.
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Nadyne and Ava

Nadyne Parr is a high school teacher currently working in the public school system. She received her secondary teacher’s certification in speech, theatre, and psychology and has worked for ten years (on purpose) as a substitute teacher. She works with students from kindergarten to twelfth grade in a culturally diverse environment where the total enrollment collectively speaks over 49 languages and is comprised of children from 29 countries around the world.

Her vast exposure to thousands of students from a diverse ethnic mix, gives her a unique perspective on peace and unity across the cultures. She relates to youth with a love and enthusiasm that empowers them to share their voice in a society that often silences them.
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“Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called Sons of God.”

- Matthew 5:9

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