As a mediator, I work with individuals and businesses to find creative, effective resolution to all types of disputes regarding relationships -- those in the workplace, family, neighborhood or business. I take great satisfaction in guiding parties towards resolution by allowing them to stay in charge of the mediation process and find their own options for creative problem solving. I am patient, insightful and a skilled communicator sensitive to cultural and socio-economic differences.

I am available to mediate with parties in-person or online using Zoom Video Conferencing, depending on which method meets all of our needs. We can accomplish as much online as we would face to face and I appreciate that the video option is available during these unusual times. My office serves, Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake Counties and the Bay Area if we meet in-person; if we meet virtually, there are no geographic boundaries.

• Volunteer mediator for Mendocino County Superior Court, Small Claims Division, Ukiah, CA;
• Volunteer mediator for Recourse Mediation Services, Santa Rosa, CA;
• Volunteer mediator for Office of Citizen Complaints, San Francisco, CA;
• Represented dozens of parties in mediation as an advocate for employees for over 25 years

Mediation allows parties to achieve resolution by staying in charge of the mediation process and finding their own options for creative and mutually satisfying problem solving. I may, in separate sessions, point out weaknesses and strengths of parties' positions in order to facilitate resolution. As part of the mediation process, I also strive to empower parties to transform the quality of their relationships.

$500 for three hour morning or afternoon sessions or $1,000 for one-day six hour sessions (excluding prep time)