Gola Taraschi has spent a number of years working with circles, restorative justice and alternative justice processes in both community and government settings.She is the developer and author of the Best Practice Standard and Learning Curriculum for the Restorative Justice Program of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice.

Gola holds a Master of Arts Degree in Criminology from the University of Ottawa and is a licensed trainer for the International Institute for Restorative Practices. She currently lives with her family in Halifax and works as a private consultant.  Her clients include non-governmental organizations, government and private stakeholders seeking to create restorative interventions for individuals with complex needs, those who have been harmed and vulnerable communities.