Principal Consultant & Mediator, Rizkallah Solutions


Cayla brings over 16 years ofexperience implementing Change Management and Dispute Resolution strategieswithin public sector workplaces, private sector businesses, and not-for-profitorganizations. Cayla is an influential communicatorwith a dynamic presence and a genuine passion for empowering individuals andteams to “see what is possible” and to help teams build a future that alignswith their needs, goals, and objectives. As a motivational leader who ignitesenthusiasm by listening and creating safe spaces to explore new options andtest new strategies, Cayla helps teams and organizations ...


Senior Director, Employee Conduct, Royal Bank Of Canada


ADR Intake Officer Professional Standards, The Ottawa Police Service


Ottawa, ON

I became a Certified Mediator after witnessing the pain that the court system influences, no matter your social class. I always knew I wanted to help, and I am glad my journey landed me doing it through Mediation. It was in college that I found my passion for restorative justice. I loved understanding how the power of community can heal. As a passionate mom and a compassionate Certified Family Mediator, I understand the challenges families face during the difficult time of re-construction. From not respecting each others privacy, to amicably splitting it all and signing independently, I'm ...


Private Practitioner


Vice President People and Culture and Corporate Services, YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region

I am aCertified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), with a Postgraduate in HumanResources, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration; and a Master'sDegree in Industrial Relations from Queens University.I am partof the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) Ottawa chapter, a memberof the Council of Labour Relations of the Conference Board of Canada and memberof the Canadian Industrial Relations Association (CIRA). I’m a BoardMember for the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), the CanadianParalympic Team, and Bladder Cancer Canada providing expertise in ...


Manager, People and Culture, City of Pickering


CSML Consulting

I have been employed for 30 years in public education with 25 years as a school and system leader. I hold a Bachelor of Education (Lakehead University) and Master of Educational Leadership (Charles Sturt University). I am certified in Advanced ADR (Windsor Law), Advanced Workplace Investigations (Osgoode Hall Law), Coach-Mentoring and Change Management. I have been an Elementary and Secondary School Principal, Superintendent of Human Resources and Education responsible for Human Resources, Health & Safety, Records Management, Freedom of Information and Privacy, Board Leadership ...


5:9 Mediation

A proficient, professional, people-driven, practitioner ofpeace: that’s Jacqueline in a nutshell. She is passionate about helping people,and in particular, helping people communicate with each other better. She is continuallyequipping herself with the tools she needs to parlay this passion into herlife’s work, which has included a certificate in Public Relations from McGillUniversity, a bachelor’s degree in Conflict Studies from Saint Paul University,and completion of the Third Party Neutral Program (TPN) offered by the CanadianInstitute for Conflict Resolution (CICR), in addition to her ...


I am a passionate advocate for personal and professional growth, dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering inclusive work environments. With a rich background in Psychology, Business, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, I excel in building strong relationships and leading impactful projects to promote equity in both public and private settings.My career has been driven by a commitment to helping others through mediation, community engagement, and strategic organizational roles. At Seneca Polytechnic, I leveraged my conflict resolution and business development skills to support student ...


Mr.Sammi CHAN (FCIArb, LLM, MASW (FCPFT), MBA, B.Soc.Sc.(Hon), beforerelocation to Canada in 2020, established and was a core member of a major alternative dispute resolution service provider in Hong Kong. Sammi was alsothe officer-in-charge and senior manager of the enforcement division offinancial services regulatory authorities, responsible for complaint handlingand investigation, and disciplinary-related professional proceedings offinancial disputes, including Lehman Brothers-related cases.


With 20 years in Human Resources leadership, I now focus on mediation and coaching to help individuals and organizations resolve conflict, embrace change, and build inclusive cultures. Guided by a passion for people development and an educator’s mindset, I support clients in creating environments that foster learning, growth, and collaboration.As a part-time instructor at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, I continue to share knowledge and sharpen my skills. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my family, which inspires my approach to balance and ...


Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council

Several years experience providing leadership and strategic guidance and representation developing, implementing, managing and monitoring corporate compliance programs and working with code of conducts and ethical issues.Over 15 years experience acting as regulatory subject matter expert on behalf of regulatory bodies providing mediation, adjustication and investigation services. Currently Chair of the Discipline Committee for the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario, Chair of the Home Construction Regulatory Authority, Committee member for the Human Resourses Professionals ...


Mediator, Canadian Transportation Agency, Government of Canada

Médiatrice - Mediator


Board President, Community Conflict Resolution Services Halton

CCRS Halton’s mission is to provide a safe community through healthy relationships.  To do so, CCRS H offers free mediation and conflict management services to ANY Halton Region member, as we strongly believe that peace is a human right. I am a retired Canadian Army Officer with extensive training, education and experience in community based conflict. I am a certified facilitator, negotiator and mediator.


Associate, Agree Incorporated


Janine Higgins

My practice is now primarily training, speaking and acting as a life coach.


Capstone Mediation Services

Angela is the owner and operator of Capstone Mediation Services. As a former police officer, Angela has years of experience in conflict resolution and court proceedings. We communicate with clients to get at the root of the issue and work collaboratively so clients experience an efficient and cost effective mediation where people feel they have more control over the outcome than what a court can offer.


Wise Health Law Professional Corporation


Registered Psychotherapist, RD Psychotherapy

Richard Piekarczyk-Vacca served as a Combat Engineer in the Canadian Armed Forces for eight (08) years. Despite his best efforts, he was medically released after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Complimenting his education with experiences from service, he became a Registered Psychotherapist with a clinical focus in First Responder therapy and Veteran counseling.Richard became a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). He completed his Honours Bachelor of Arts at McMaster University. During his undergraduate, he served in a variety of extra ...


Dallas Ohl is an experienced Human Resources Professional, Qualified Arbitrator, and internal auditor. He has experience leading workplace investigations across varying workplace disputes. Dallas has participated in numerous conflicts as a neutral and decision maker and has remained fair and respectful through the process. Formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University in Political Science specializing in International Relations and a minor in European and Russian Studies. As well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management. He has received ...


I am Licensed Paralegal goverened by the Law Society of Ontario.  I have been a Litigation Paralegal with the housing department since 2015 at Durham Community Legal Clinic.  As a student I did my placement at the legal clinic and found my interests lie with social justice.  I beleive in access to justice for everyone and I believe everyone has a voice who just needs help to be heard whether in a court room or in a mediation room, it is important for people to just be heard and I beleive that I bring that to any table. 


As a seasoned commercial, people and operations executive with over 20 years of experience, I have delivered exceptional results across a range of industries, including digital health, health-tech, technology/software, professional services, non-profit, and manufacturing. My career has spanned Senior Leadership and C-Level roles, across start-ups and Fortune 1000 organizations, where I have built high-performance teams, cultivated inclusive and respectful work environments, and driven innovation and growth. Functional expertiese includes: commercial and employee/consultant contracting, ...


 I am a licensed lawyer in Ontario. For over two decades I have been involved in countless court room disputes, mediations, pre-conference hearings and settlement conferences.I obtained my law degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario in 2004. Subsequently, being called to the Bar in 2005. During my early years I worked at various firms in downtown Toronto in the area of litigation.In 2010 I opened up my own law practice.  I am also completing my LLM in Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall.


Advocacy Coordinator and Policy Analyst, Centennial College Student Association Inc.

Jessica is an experienced Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioner with a specialized focus on not-for-profit organizations, NGOs and post-secondary institutions. With a specialization in mediation, policy analysis, not-for-profit governance, and conflict resolution, she works works to foster collaborative solutions that align with the missions and values of organizations. Holding a degree in Political Science and Law and Society, Jessica combines academic insight with practical expertise to develop and implement ADR strategies that promote community well-being and organizational ...


Mediator/arbitrator, Self


Tarantino Law Professional Corporation


A Place for Mediation Inc.

Sara Wadhwa is an internationally trained lawyer who provides mediation services and conducts workplace assessments, leveraging her expertise in conflict resolution and legal practice. Sarabjeet specializes in employment law, personal injury, commercial disputes, conflict management coaching, and workplace fairness analysis.


Registered Psychotherapist, RD Psychotherapy

Dayana is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a member of the Canadian Psychological Association. With over 16 years of experience, she offers a compassionate and expert approach to mental health and wellness.She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling from Canada Christian College, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University, and a Postgraduate diploma in Forensic Psychology from the University of Liverpool. Her extensive training enables her to utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, with specializations in ...


Legal Assistant, Goldblatt Partners LLP

Vrindaobtained Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution at the Georgetown University anda Bachelor of Laws from Delhi, India and workedas a lawyer at leading law firms in Delhi. She holds certificates in Communityand Cultural Mediations and is actively involved in the community as aVolunteer Mediator.


Sarah Albo is a Conflict Coach, Mediator, and Psychological Healthand Safety Advisor who works with employees and organizations to manageconflict in their workplace. Her role isto help organizations assess and implement PH&S principles tosupportthe mental health of their employees andcomply with relevant legislation.She also provides coaching or mediation for workplace disputes that arise frominterpersonal conflict or mental health issues.Sarah knows how difficult it can beto go through conflict at work and how much easier it is to deal with when youhave someone to support you. She ...


With extensive experience as a communications strategist and advisor, I bring a unique blend of expertise to the field of arbitration. Possessing a deep understanding of human emotions and psychology, I am able to navigate complex disputes with a win-win mindset.  Specializing in both corporate and personal cases, I apply a win-win approach to foster constructive dialogue and resolve conflicts efficiently and equitably. 


Self Employed

For over 10 years Jane has been mediating in the health regulatory field, and has done workplace medaition, facilitation, and conflict coaching in both public and private workplaces.  Jane also has over 20 years of senior leadership experience at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and Toronto Metropolitan University, leading, developing and coaching high performing teams in complex unionized workplaces.  


As an energetic and driven executive, specializing in leading teams, managing operations and fostering strategic partners, I help companies drive growth and establish new markets in Canada, the United States and globally. As a mediator, I use a collaborative appraoch to work with parties in helping create to create outcomes that are in the best interests of all involved. My motivation and energy comes from making a difference in people's lives.When I'm not having fun at work, you'll find me on the diamond or arena as coach/superfan/dad (the order changes often!).


Toronto, ON

Senior Manager, Workplace Investigations, LCBO

Senior Human Resources Professional, specializing i ADR, Workplace Investigations, Employee Engagement and Satisfaction.


Founder, Organizational Conflict Resolution Coach, Meltem K

Hi, I'm Meltem, a dedicated Conflict Resolution Coach, Mediator, and Entrepreneur. My services include engaging workshops, small group practice sessions, and personalized guidance, all thoughtfully crafted to transform workplace challenges into wellsprings of wisdom. My mission is clear—to turn workplaces into thriving centers of peace, collaboration, and creativity through conflict resolution skills building.With over 25 years of hands-on experience in international business and entrepreneurship, including the successful founding and management of two businesses, I intimately grasp the ...


Pan-Canadian Adjudicators & Mediators Inc.


Executive Officer, Toronto Hydro

Energetic and supportive leader, with deepfunctional expertise in human resources. Trusted advisor with solid business judgement. Successful collaborator and coach, motivated to assist others to resolve conflict, reach their fullest potential and build alignment to support company stewardship and goals.Areas of Expertise:Strategic Change Management | Leadership Development | Employee Engagement | Employee Relations |Compensation and Performance Management Systems | Occupational Health and Safety, Environment and Training Systems | Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, Conflict Resolution | ...


Ethics - Empathy - ExpertiseNavigating Disputes with Grace


Senior Learning and Development Specialist, University of Waterloo

Alannah has experience working with leaders and executives in higher education, health care and the private sector to focus on buildiAlannah has experience working with leaders and executives in higher education, health care and the private sector to focus on building better teams and fostering healthier workplaces. This work often involves reimaging how teams and organizations approach change, strategic planning, and complex team dynamics. Alannah is skilled in cultivating inclusive and courageous spaces that invite individuals and teams to show up differently in the workplace. She strongly ...


Principal Consultant, People and Strategy Consulting


Co-CEO, Ground Floor

Richard earned his B.A. in Political Science at the University of British Columbia and then pivoted to the theatre, training at the B.F.A in Acting Program at the University of Alberta and the Soulpepper Academy in Toronto. As a theatre artist Richard has appeared in three dozen productions with Canada's largest and most exciting companies, including the Stratford Festival, The Shaw Festival, Soulpepper Theatre, Talk Is Free Theatre, Canadian Stage, the Charlottetown Festival, and many others. A former union organizer for CUPW and Ontario councillor for the Canadian Actor's Equity ...


Wanda Shreve Law Professional Corporation

Wanda Shreve is a workplace lawyer, investigator, mediator and trainer, and principal of Wanda Shreve HR Law, Investigation & ADR Services.With a career spanning over 20 years, Wanda practiced management-side labour and employment law at a national firm before holding senior roles in private and public sector organizations.Wanda leverages the breadth of her experience to advise employers on matters related to compliance, workplace culture, ethical conduct and employee relations. Her clients appreciate her ability to provide legal advice with a leadership lens: her guidance is pragmatic, ...


Jessica Nicole TomasoneReceiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ryerson University (Toronto), Jessica is proud to have been teaching dance & performance to ages 3+ for the past 15 years. She has been in a variety of music videos, commericals, and short films working with artists such as Hilary Duff and Feist.Ms. Tomasone also has a background in social work receiving her Social Service Worker diploma from Seneca College (King City). During her practicum at Seneca, she gained experience as an educational assistant at Alexander Mackenzie High School, shadowing her supervisor, a Child ...


CHRISTIANA CARTY-GODIN, B.A.,DIP., CERT., Q. MED., WFA.Christiana Carty, Q. Med, BA (Hons), Dip., Cert., WFA. Christiana is a Mediator, an engaging speaker, a trainer and a workplacefairness analyst practitioner. She has being workingin the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for over 10 years. She hasprovided mediation, ADR services to hundreds of satisfied clients.Her area ofexpertise are: Workplace, Faith-Based, Family Interpersonal, Landlord /Tenant.& leadership training and speaking servicesto hundred of participants of many organizations, including many youth groups,faith ...


Bora Pharmaceuticals

An award winning passionate Human Resources professional with over 21 years of extensive experience.  Recognized for high standards in service delivery, inclusive/transformational leadership style and building strong relationships. 


Daryl Dagenais holds a master’s degree in humansystems intervention from Concordia university in Montreal. Daryl is a graduateof McGill University, where she studied industrial relations, economics, andsociology. She obtained her coaching certification fromConcordiaUniversity. She is a member in good standing of theInternational Coaching Federation and holds the PCC designation from ICF. Sheis frequently cited on CBC Radio Canada and in The Montreal Gazette newspaperand the Toronto Globe and mail newspaper. Daryl specialises in conflictmediation coaching, management coaching, workplace ...


Nucleus ADR Inc.

Zahra Ziaie Moayyed is a mediator, facilitator, researcher and author on alternative dispute resolution, and collaborative problem solving. She has worked in the legal field for over 10 years, first as a transactional real estate lawyer, and then increasingly as a resource for lawyers and parties looking for assistance in resolving legal disputes. She currently works with individuals, companies, governments, and communities to not only manage, transform and resolve conflict, but also to design and implement alternative dispute resolution strategies and systems that are impactful and that look ...


Grounded Mediators

Extensive experience in: -ownership, management, development, redevelopment and brokerage of real estate as both a lawyer and active investor-construction-municipal affairs-business organizations and structures-law practice management-exempt market and bond investments-artist management and contracts-digital marketing and web 3 business matters


Senior Director of Dispute Resolution Services, Canada Industrial Relations Board

Jean-Daniel Tardif,With over two decades of experience as an impartial third party, Jean-Daniel has successfully managed and mediated over a thousand complex disputes in a variety of organizational contexts.He has facilitated the solution of an impressive volume of complaints and grievances, as well as the conciliation of several collective agreements in the field of labor and employment law, notably within private companies under federal jurisdiction such as road, rail, sea, and air transport companies, banks, telecommunications, and radio companies, as well as in the mining and other ...


Mediator, RJ Mediation Services

From a professional career focused in Organizational Health, Governance, and Labour Relations; significant experience in psychology and soft social services; and an emphasis that advocacy is best achieved when lead by those who live within the the midst of the arena needing reform - I approach mediation with from a listening and question to understand methodology. 


Owner, Self Employed MacPhail Family Solutions

Dear Committee.I have a Bachelors degree in Child and Human development and a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology. I Completed 80 hours of training with the University of Toronto Continuing Education Department in 'Alternative Dispute Resolution' in 1998. My instructors included Haward Irving and Barbara Landau. I have been mediating cases since then. I ws completed my training in Collaborative Family Law. My business was a collaboration with a Family Lawyer, Marion Korn (who trained professionals in Collaborative law), and Eva Sach's Finacial Planner, our company was called Mutual ...


Co-Director, Bloom World Consulting

Dr. Mutamba (Moyo) is a facilitator, conflict coach, leadership mentor, and mediator whose work is rooted in Ubuntu—the belief that “I am because you are. This philosophy of interconnectedness and shared humanity guides everything he does, personally and professionally.With an MSW in Social Justice and Diversity, a PhD in Social Justice Education, and years of experience as a registered social worker, Moyo brings expertise and compassion to his work. His conflict coaching combines his background in equity consulting with a holistic worldview, helping individuals and organizations navigate ...


Enlyten Circle Advisors

Mohammad (Mo) has a comprehensive background in engineering, project management, Real estate, home construction, utilities and infrastructure. He has acquired over two decades of experience in claims management and dispute resolution. Through his years of experience, Mo developed a strong understanding of Contract law, Provisional & federal arbitration law, and P3 -public-private partnership agreements in the infrastructure sector. With his in-depth knowledge of forensic delay analysis and the complexities involved in construction operations, Mo is well-equipped to support clients ...


Themis Law & Mediation

Joanne Roulston, Grad Diploma Conflict Resolution, MSW, Juris Doctor, RSW, is a mediator and social worker, and a former federal government executive with many years in policy, research, and project and people management, and four years as a community-based social worker.Joanne is a nationally recognized expert in family and children's policy and programs, income security, and inequality who has testified at many Parliamentary committees, and as a OECD national expert on children's programming. She has briefed the most senior federal Cabinet and Opposition members, and published extensively. ...


Cudney Consulting, Coaching & Training

Neil has worked as an executive leader in the non-profit sector for over two decades. He has just recently started his own practice. His doctoral work is in leadership and organizational culture. He helps organizations and leaders to understand and engage organization value, visions, missions and core values. While in the sector, he developed and led an organizational strategy for conflict medition and resolution. He has a background in: Employee conflictChurch conflictFamily dynamics and conflictCreating and implementing organizations values, vision and missionEngaging organizational core ...


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AWR Inc. - Alternative Workplace Resolutions


Briar Rose Thom is a community worker, coach, and consultant based in Toronto (also known as tkaronto), Ontario. She also a widely published author in multiple genres under her pen name, Kai Cheng Thom. Briar is dedicated to providing compassionate, effective, and trauma-informed conflict management strategies for non-profit organizations, grassroots community groups, and social enterprises that prioritize healthy working relations and social values. Briar's work is influenced by her background in mental health and community organizing, as well as Transformative Justice and Restorative ...


Independent Consultant

Fostering sanctuary & well-being: in relationships, in community, & across institutions.About As a past social services Executive Director, I’ve collaborated with funders, staff, boards, volunteer teams, and community members (including program recipients), to stabilize three charitable nonprofits and prepare them for sustainable growth. Together, we clarified purpose, prioritized strategic tasks, recovered from financial crisis, stabilized funding, retooled policies, fortified each other, strengthened agency relationships, upgraded facilities, developed participant-informed programs, ...


PennyTremblay has served organizations for decades with corporate training,mediation and restorative workplace successes.She has an Advanced Mediation certificate with Harvard’s Program onNegotiation and is the founder of the Tremblay Leadership Center, and theSandbox System™ which helps work-teams turn the high cost of conflict intopeace, productivity and profit. Penny TremblayWorkplace Relationships ExpertFounder ofThe Sandbox System™A Playful Approach to Relationship Management & Conflict Resolutionc. 705-358-3396e.penny@pennytremblay.comw.www.pennytremblay.comvideo –Our ...


The Desk Consulting Group Inc.


ADRIO & ADRIC

Shaaron Jones-Crawford is an internationally trained Barrister with experience in Mediation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She holds an LL.B and LL.M., called to the Bar of England and Wales and is a member of The Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in London, England. Shaaron holds a Chartered Mediator (C.Med.) designation from ADRIO/ADRIC.Shaaron holds an Executive Certificate of Conflict Management (EC.CM) from Windsor Law School, and also holds a Certificate in Adjudication (Osgoode Law School). Additionally, Shaaron is a Chartered Community Mediator (CC.Med.) from the ...


Cheryl Gaster, LL.B., C. Med, Chartered Mediator, Coach, Trainer, Facilitator