Renee Callender

Renee Callender serves as Director of Promoting Conflict Resolution, a nonprofit organization in Boston, Massachusetts, a position she has held since 2017. Her work centers on supporting families in crisis, including cases involving educational challenges, online exploitation risks, and the need for stronger parent-school relationships. She organizes community events such as back-to-school workshops and a year-round chess program for children that emphasizes peace and personal development. Prior to this role, Callender built her expertise as a retired detective with the Boston Police Department, where she specialized in crimes against children, handling matters of sexual assault, human trafficking, and domestic violence. Her professional path began with college studies followed by military service, experiences that shaped her commitment to family unity and community safety. Callender has received numerous community awards along with the Shattuck Award in recognition of her contributions.