I have been a mediator for 14 years specializing in large community disputes and collaborative community decision making processes. In my current position at Resolutions Northwest, a non-profit community mediation center, I coordinate the following programs: Restorative Justice, which includes victim/offender meetings and dialogues, Neighborhood Mediation, Community Residential Siting (which works on issues between neighborhoods and social services), Family Mediation which offers mediation for parents and teens and a range of other conflict resolution services. I am also a diversity trainer and am currently working on a project using Restorative Listening Circles to address issues such as racism.
Our mission is enhancing the quality of neighborhoods through community participation Our Bureau Values As we move forward with our work, ONI staff are committed to, and will be guided by, the following values: Advocating for collaborative, fair, and accessible community processes Fostering community-centered activism Embracing diversity, understanding, and mutual learning Communicating in a respectful and timely manner Providing service with integrity Establishing a climate of equality, respect, and community empowerment Promoting a safe and healthy environment for everyone.