Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation Reverses Closure Decision; Names Randee Wilding as New President

BOSTON - Jan. 5, 2026 - PRLog -- The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation ("the Center") is pleased to announce that its previous decision to close at the end of 2025 has been reversed following a series of thoughtful internal discussions. As the Center prepares for a new chapter in 2026, it announces a significant leadership transition: founder Paul S. Bracy will step down as President of the Center and the Board, with Randee Wilding assuming the role of President of both entities.

Paul S. Bracy, a Human Relations educator with over 50 years of experience, will continue to serve on the Center's Board. Under his guidance, the Center has strived to foster meaningful dialogue and heal wounds caused by human oppression. Reflecting on the transition, Bracy expressed "greatest pleasure and satisfaction" in the environment created by the Center and shared his high confidence that the organization will rise to future challenges under Wilding's leadership.

Incoming President Randee Wilding brings a multi-disciplinary background to the role, having served as the Center's Chief Operating Officer since December 2021. Wilding possesses over 25 years of experience in technology and consulting, including a tenure as Creative Director for a $100M firm. In addition to his leadership at the Center, Wilding is an Instructional Leader where he utilizes restorative justice and the "Pedagogy of Aloha" to create inclusive learning environments (Kahakalau, 2016, 2022).

"The Center remains dedicated to creating a path towards genuine and lasting human reconciliation," the organization stated. In the coming months, the leadership team will review previous programs—such as the Reading for Understanding monthly book club, which Wilding will continue to lead—and develop new initiatives to enhance their mission.

Joining Wilding and Paul S. Bracy on the 2026 Board are William Friedman and Sheila Bracy. The Center also remains supported by its dedicated volunteer team, including Joanne Zitek, Peter Raymond, and Michelle Easton.

About the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation: The Dock C. Bracy Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, MA. Its mission is to facilitate dialogue and education that enable communities to confront and heal the wounds of human oppression, building a foundation for true reconciliation through programs such as the Eradicating Racism learning series and the Reading for Understanding (https://bookclubs.com/reading-for-understanding/join/) book club.

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Reference Citation:
Kahakalau, K. (2022). Pedagogy of Aloha. In: Peters, M.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Teacher Education. Springer, Singapore. Retrieved from Kū-A-Kanaka LLC, Resources:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FJYkNrKkS3ecI15Bh-cDj78um8EMM9y4/view?usp=sharing