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About Mediation Services

Conflict is difficult. Moving forward should not be harder than it needs to be.

Mediation Services exists to help people approach conflict through constructive conversation, neutral facilitation, mediation, restorative practices, and training.

A small nonprofit team in a collaborative conversation.

Purpose

We resolve conflicts peacefully.

Mediation Services provides professional alternatives for conflict resolution through facilitation, mediation, restorative practices, and training. The organization traces its history to the Center for Dispute Resolution, established in 1993.

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Staff

The people behind the work.

Our staff supports mediation, restorative practices, training, community partnerships, and organizational operations.

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Dr. Cathy Anthofer-Fialon

Executive Director

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Julie Luedtke

Director of Operations

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Richard Nelson

Case Coordinator

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Open Position

Case Coordinator

Board of Directors

Community leadership and governance.

Casey MariettaPresident
David SolmesVice-President
Mike Van AstTreasurer
Jill RoofSecretary
Robert NidaImmediate Past President
William BrownDirector
Fred JacobsDirector
Conrad MutschlerDirector / Past President
Emilia QuispeDirector
Alberto SerranoDirector / Founder / Past President

Community Support

Organizations connected to the work.

Community partnerships and philanthropic support help make peaceful conflict resolution more accessible.

Holland/Zeeland Community FoundationGrand Haven Area Community FoundationAllegan County Community FoundationBarry County Community FoundationHaworth HelpsHeart of Michigan United Way