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Mary Margaret Golten, Partner, has extensive experience in interpersonal, environmental, and organizational conflict management. She has served as a consultant to private and public organizations nationally and internationally, for over twenty years. Mary Margaret has trained people throughout the world in the principles and techniques of mediation and negotiation. E-mail Mary Margaret at mmgolten@mediate.org. Click here for a detailed resume. |
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Bernard Mayer, Ph.D., Partner, is highly experienced as a program administrator, trainer, facilitator, and psychotherapist. He has developed innovative conflict resolution systems for governmental agencies, their clients, and the public. Bernie is the author of the "Practice Standards for Social Work Mediators" that were adopted by the National Association of Social Workers. His books entitled The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution and Beyond Neutrality were published by Jossey Bass. He is also a Professor of Conflict Resolution at the Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution at Creighton University. E-mail Bernie at bmayer@mediate.org. Click here for a detailed resume. |
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Christopher W. Moore, Ph.D., Partner, is recognized internationally as a leading theorist, practitioner, and trainer in the field of conflict resolution. He has extensive experience in environmental, organizational, public policy, and interpersonal mediation. Chris is the author of The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict. E-mail Chris at cmoore@mediate.org. Click here for a detailed resume. |
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Susan T. Wildau, M.A., Partner, is an internationally known mediator, dispute resolution systems designer, and trainer in the fields of negotiation, mediation, and conflict management. She specializes in mediating and facilitating complex, multiparty public policy disputes, and developing international conflict resolution and democratic decision-making programs. E-mail Susan at swildau@mediate.org. Click here for a detailed resume. |
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Louise E. Smart, M.S., Partner, combines extensive mediation and facilitation experience with professional training as a planner to provide dispute resolution and problem-solving services. She has particular expertise working with transportation issues , and has facilitated national public policy and interstate environmental decision-making. E-mail Louise at lsmart@mediate.org. Click here for a detailed resume. |
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Julie McKay, M.A., Sr. Program Manager, has worked for ten years as a mediator, trainer, and conflict resolution program designer. Before her employment with CDR Associates, she focused on community, commercial, and school-based dispute resolution. At CDR, Ms. McKay specializes in organizational conflict management, training, and mediating complex, multiparty consensus- building processes. E-mail Julie at jmckay@mediate.org. Click here for a detailed resume. |
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Jonathan D. Bartsch, M.A., Sr. Program Manager, is an experienced facilitator, mediator, trainer and researcher. His area of focus is complex, multi-party environmental and organizational consensus-building processes. Applying collaborative processes to transportation-related issues in a number of national and international cases is a particular area of attention. Bartsch is known for his ability to custom design and conduct public participation and decision-making processes in contentious situations. Bartsch continues to be involved in areas of violent conflict, including capacity building projects in Afghanistan and Pakistan. E-mail Jonathan at jbartsch@mediate.org. Click here for a detailed resume. |
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Diane Tate, M.A., Aff., Program Manager, is a specialist in water resource issues. Prior to joining CDR, Ms. Tate served as a water policy advisor to the U.S. Department of State, developing partnerships to advance access to water and sanitation in developing countries, and mitigate conflict over transboundary water resources. Her responsibilities included coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development and other federal agencies. She earned a Masters in Public Affairs from the LBJ School, specializing in natural resource management and conflict resolution. Click here for a detailed resume. E-mail Diane at dtate@mediate.org. Click here for a detailed resume. |
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Peter Woodrow, Partner, Peter is a respected trainer, mediator and consultant experienced with non-profit, educational and other institutions in the U.S. and abroad. he has over sixteen years of experience with direct conflict intervention and training in group processes, problem solving, decision making structures, organization building and planning. Peter is on leave from CDR to work with the Reflecting on Peace Practice Project (Click here for more info). Although he is on leave, he is still available for assignments with CDR. E-mail Peter at pwoodrow@mediate.org. Click here for a detailed resume. |
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