Experience

Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Mediator & Mediation Trainer / Coach

  • 2006 - Present

  International association of mediation professionals committed to the furthering of the principles and premises of Transformative Mediation as articulated in the book authored by Joseph Folger (Temple) and Baruch Bush (Hofstra) entitled The Promise of Mediation. Central to the theory is a sharply focused role of the mediator as one who supports party empowerment and recognition. International association of mediation professionals committed to the furthering of the principles and premises of Transformative Mediation as articulated in the book authored by Joseph Folger (Temple) and Baruch Bush (Hofstra) entitled The Promise of Mediation. Central to the theory is a sharply focused role of the mediator as one who supports party empowerment and recognition.



CDRC (Community Dispute Resolution Center)

• Ithaca, Elmira, Watkins Glen New York

• Conflict Management Education & Mediation Skill Training

  • Oct 2005 - Present

  CDRC's Education & Training programs offer customized Workplace Conflict Management Workshops and Mediation Skill Training for Professionals in both the business and non-profit sectors. Training content especially useful for Human Resource personnel, Social Work and Social Service Professionals, Student Leaders, Ombusman, Collaborative Lawyers and Clergy (to name a few). Training Basics include an introduction to Conflict Theory and Skills developed to support internal and external shifts in the conflict dynamic from dis-empowering and alienating to clarifying and restorative. Show less



Kansas Area United Methodist Church

• Honorary Location to Ithaca, NY

• Ordained Elder

  • 1994 - 2005

  Clergy serving various appointments in the Kansas East Conference with an emphasis on Congregational Growth & Development. Clergy serving various appointments in the Kansas East Conference with an emphasis on Congregational Growth & Development.