Human Resources Manager, Beacon Environmental Ltd.

Christine is a human resources professional and an experienced negotiator, facilitator, and intermediary with a unique background in conflict engagement, labour relations, corporate leadership, and public service. Christine is currently the human resources manager for a small environmental consulting firm in Markham, Ontario. Prior to her work in human resources, she represented Toronto Zoo workers as president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1600. Christine is passionate about civil discourse, good governance, and the benefits of being curious about the world and each other. ...


Legal Services, Specialist, Canadian Blood Services


I’m an experienced construction professional with more than 20 years in the natural gas distribution industry, leading teams and delivering complex projects safely, efficiently, and on time. Over the course of my career with Enbridge, Union Gas, and as a consultant, I’ve managed large-scale expansion projects, overseen field construction teams, and built strong partnerships with municipalities, regulators, and Indigenous communities.I’m known for my ability to balance technical expertise with people leadership. Whether mentoring employees, coordinating with contractors, or working across ...


Self - Employed


Mississauga, ON

YorkStreet Dispute Resolution Group Inc.


Rosanna is current the Manager of Organizational and Clinical Ethics Services for Humber River Hospital. Most recently she completed her Certificate in Conflict Managment and Mediation from the University of Waterloo, Conrad Grebel University College. Prior to joining Humber, she was the Ethicist at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby, Ontario. Rosanna earned both a Master of Health Science in Bioethics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiation Sciences from the University of Toronto. She completed an Academic Fellowship in Clinical and Organizational Ethics with ...


Private Practitioner


Janine Higgins

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


Bird Construction

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.


DSBL Business Law

I am a business lawyer.My practice has a particular focus on transition planning, facilitation and mediation,advising family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs on succession and estate planning, advising on business structures, shareholder arrangements and professionalization, divestitures, strategic planning and resolving shareholder and partner disputes. Professional Designations:> Honour BA in Pshychology> LLB Certifications:> Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from U of Windsor Faculty of Law> Certificate in Family Business Advising from the Family Firm ...


My Dance Fitness

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 ...


Raven Mediation

Sara Hull is a mediator, conflict coach, facilitator, writer, and founder of Raven Mediation. She has training and experience in family and community mediation. Sara focuses on supporting families and community members move from conflict to calm.She is committed to helping peoplecommunicate constructively, collaborate thoughtfully, and cooperate intentionally to shape their outcomes.She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Dalhousie University, along with certificates in Dispute Resolution and Family Mediation from York University.Drawing on a 25 year career in the federal government in public ...


Owner/Operator, Harmonia Mediation Services

Madison began her education journey at Lakehead University where she earned an honor’s Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in psychology and sociology. Madison’s focus on earning credentials in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution began with the ADR Learning Institute, first taking courses in understanding conflict, followed by formal Mediation training and earned the designation of Q.Med - Qualified Mediator. Madison’s education in Dispute Resolution is ongoing as there is always more to learn and new skills to practice. 


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 ...


Avour Conflict Education


Oshawa, ontario

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 ...


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 ...


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.


Founder, Owner Mediator, QUIETCOURT

Rachel Graycliff is a certified family mediator and dispute resolution specialist with a trauma informed, child centered approach. Founder of QuietCourt.ca, she offers mediation services for families, workplaces, and communities. Rachel draws on over 15 years of experience in conflict work, chaplaincy, and restorative justice. Her practice emphasizes safety, communication, and compassion in resolving conflict. Based in Ontario, Rachel provides in-person services locally and virtual mediation across Canada.  


Principal, Eon Communications and Research


Qualified Mediator, Arise Embodiment Coaching & Consulting

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 ...


Informal Conflict Resolution Practitioner, Government of Canada


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 ...


Canadian Transportation Agency


Breakthrough Mediation Solutions 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 | ...


Mediator/arbitrator, Self


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 ...


A Place for Mediation

Involved in mediation since mid-1995. Initial focus was on family and human rights mediation. Currently specializing in employment and personal injury disputes to complement his practice. At "A Place for Mediation" the general motto we follower is: " Always Mediate Before You Litigate." This is the encapsulating belief or ideal that guides our mediation practice. As an experience psychotherapist willing to assess the psycho-social well-beings of individuals and/or organizations. Roster Mediator: Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program, TorontoQ. Med. Designation, Alternative Dispute Resolution ...


Partner, Chair Construction and Infrastructure Teams, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff

Tom Crist chairs Benesch’s Global Infrastructure Team, leads Benesch’s Middle East Practice, and is Co-Chairman of Benesch’s Construction Law Practice Group.These teams specialize in intervention on and completionof projects that encounter problems and obstacles, including claims and disputes. They also help clients avoid those circumstances.Tom is an international arbitration and disputes specialist headquartered in the United States and the UAE. He has spent most of his career as a trusted advisor, problem solver, and advocacy partner at an Am Law 200 ?rm. Tom leads Benesch’s Construction ...


Heather Swartz Conflict Management Services Inc.


I am a conflict resolution practitioner and nonprofit leader with experience facilitating dialogue and navigating complex interpersonal and organizational dynamics. I currently serve as Executive Director of a mediation-based project supporting African, Caribbean, and Black communities, where I help shape strategy, guide team development, and lead the transition toward nonprofit incorporation.My mediation practice is grounded in a relational, trauma-informed approach that centers dignity, active listening, and practical outcomes. I hold a Certificate in Conflict Management and Mediation from ...


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 ...


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, ...


Over 35 years of experience in negotiations, claims settlements, Performance Management, Dispute/Conflict Resolution & Restoration, Workplace Fairness Analysis, Organizational Development, organization and manpower Performance Management, Business Strategy, Program Development, harmonization of multi- cultural multi- ethnicity manpower, Executive, Corporate and Shareholders, etc. (www.adrbridge.com)


Robin Dhaliwal, M.Sc., RPRegistered Psychotherapist | Mediator | Divorce CoachRobin Dhaliwal is a Registered Psychotherapist and trained mediator offering client-centered, trauma-informed dispute resolution services across Ontario. With over 15 years of experience in mental health and psychological services, she brings a calm, structured, and emotionally attuned approach to mediation.She specializes in family and relationship disputes, including separation and divorce, parenting arrangements, and communication challenges. Robin supports clients in reaching practical, respectful, and ...


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 ...


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 ...


Kanaka Kulendran has expertise and training in conflict coaching, mediation, workplace asssessments and transforming group dynamics.  They bring both professional expertise and lived experience to their work.  As a non-profit leader and co-founder of Grounding Solutions, a consulting firm that works with non-profits, community and grassroots groups, they draw from their ongoing practice to support clients in strengthening their capacity to lead through challenging dynamics, conflicts and moments of stuckness.


Owner, Mediator & Arbitrator, Hulton Workplace Resolutions

I have almost 30 years' experience in labour, employment and management. I began my career as a student and associate lawyer with Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (now Osler LL.P) practicing in the areas of labour and employment, human rights, employment standards, workpalce safety and wrongful dismissal. In 1997, I joined the law department of York Region as Labour & Employment Counsel. In 2004 I was appointed Regional Solicitor, and in 2014 I was appointed Commissioner, Legal & Court Services. During my career at York Region, I was lead negotiator for York Regional Police and was ...


Solutions by Indigenous Dispute Resolution

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Head of Domestic and International Arbitration, PROVENANCE ADVOCATES LLP

David Nyamsi, ACIArb International Arbitrator | Accredited Mediator | Specialist in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) & Lecturer in Mediation and International Arbitration (ERSUMA, COLLÈGE DE PARIS, ACADEMIE D’ARBITRAGE DU MAROC), Head of Domestic and International Arbitration at PROVENANCE ADVOCATES LLP (Ontario, Canada) Managing Partner and Co-Founder of 2DAN ARBITRATION CONSULTING (Douala, Cameroon)?David Nyamsi is a leading bilingual (French/English) specialist in international commercial arbitration and mediation, with more than twenty years of experience. He currently serves as ...


Passionate about fostering understanding and collaboration throughNonviolent Communication-informed mediation, I bring empathy and reflective listening into every interaction, transforming conflicts into constructive dialogue.With multilingual skills and practical mediation experience, I strive to create emotionally safe, culturally resonant, and inclusive environments that cultivate mutual understanding and open pathways for creative and sustainable solutions.As a holder of theMFA-P designation, I integrate the principles ofNonviolent Communication,holistic financial planning, andsystems ...


St. Aiden - Mediation and Paralegal Services

Chad St. Aiden is an accomplished mediator with a distinguished background in conflict resolution. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Chad St. Aiden has honed his expertise in mediation and negotiation through specialized programs at Harvard Law School - Program on Negotiation and Mediation and York University, equipping him with the skills necessary to effectively facilitate stressful and emotional discussions and resolve disputes during Mediation.With a dedication to excellence in mediation, Chad St. Aiden embodies the essential qualities of a successful mediator, including integrity, ...


Mediator, Facilitator, Richard Bott Consulting

Drawing on decades of experience facilitating conversations within diverse groups, often during times of change, I offer mediation services grounded in practical application. I hold a Certificate in Dispute Resolution and my doctoral work focused on interpersonal dynamics under stress. In mediation, I focus on careful listening, clear communication, and asking questions to help clarify issues. My goal is to support parties in developing mutual understanding and exploring potential paths towards resolution. I strive to ensure a process grounded in respect and fairness, aiming to help people ...


AWR Inc. - Alternative Workplace Resolutions


As a Human Resources Executive, Gabriel possesses a vast management experience in both the public and private sector. He holds a Bachelor degree in Education (B.Ed.), a Bachelor degree in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) and a Master in Health Law (LL.M.). Early on, Gabriel worked in the medical field in the provincial health system as an emergency nurse as well as in the Canadian Armed Forces as a military nurse. During his career, he also acquired a vast experience in the education field as a teacher in a School board in Quebec. In addition to that experience, Gabriel has been working for the past 25 ...


Brook Thorndycraft, M.A. B.Ed. Q.Med. is Conflict and Diversity Specialist and Qualified Mediator. She also offers coaching and training to families and workplaces. She views conflict as an opportunity for change and growth, and supports people to develop their emotional capacity and practical skills to deal with conflict more successfully. Brook has been working in community work and education for the last 12 years. She brings a restorative justice, narrative therapy, and experiential education perspective into her work. Brook offers online dispute resolution services including mediation and ...


Genge Construction Adjudications and Consulting

Jerry is a Chartered Arbitrator, Qualified Mediator, ODACC Adjudicator, and Professional Engineer specializing in construction disputes and professional negligence claims.  He has an advanced certificate as an adjudicator for administrative boards and tribunals and more than 45 years experience.  Jerry believes that a quick, thorough, and cost effective resolution is teh best solution to all disputes.  Jerry also provide Early Nuetral Evaluations to assess the merits of a claim or defense.  GengeGerald@gmail.com 416.200.2651


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 ...


Kim Parish Mediations

Kim Parish is a self-employed Chartered Mediator and is the principal owner of Kim Parish Mediations. Kim has mediated over 2,000 disputes and also performs work as an adjudicator and a facilitator. Kim is a certified Workplace Fairness Analyst and performs workplace assessments and workplace restorations. Prior to opening her own mediation practice, Kim was employed as a mediator and arbitrator with ADR Chambers and was a roster mediator for the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program (Toronto). Her community involvement includes prior experience volunteering as a mediator with Conflict ...


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


Offer services in both English and Croatian/Serbian/Bosnian


I am a seasoned leader with deep expertise in labour relations, collective bargaining, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). My career spans union, public, and private sector leadership and strategy, where I have successfully negotiated agreements, resolved complex disputes, and advanced equity-driven policies. I am currently the Director of the Regional Offices Branch at PSAC and have held other roles where I led high-stakes negotiations, facilitated grievance resolution, fostered organizational change, and championed collaborative advocacy. My ADR experience includes mediation, ...


The Desk Consulting Group Inc.


Executive and Team Coach, Mediator, Kaufman Consulting

Specifically trained in group and systems dynamics, I help all parties have their voices heard. I ensure there is ample space for even the most marginalized voice, and help all parties discover and speak from voices they didn't know they had. From there, I work with the group to identify needs, wants, fears, concerns, and desires that have not been met. I encourage and guide the parties to co-create a way forward. Through co-creation, everyone has a say and everyone has a vested interest in maintaining and supporting the new way forward. The connection is strengthened through this process and ...


Director & Lead Consultant, Third Way Conflict Specialists

Kathleen Hilchey specializes in resolving bullying and harassment situations. As a conflict coach and mediator, her typical clients are students, teachers, administrators, camping staff, mental health professionals, and youth-based organizations. Additionally, she delivers conflict management training to people who work with youth. Kathleen uses a wide range of methods - mediation, Restorative Justice, and also her own process (Cooperative Conflict Coaching) to resolve situations that seem unresolvable. Kathleen's methods are always rooted in honouring all parties’ voices, and she believes ...


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, ...


Lions & Lambs Mediation and ADR Services


Nasrin Haji CPA, Civil and Family Mediator, WFA


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. ...


Dispute Resolution Management Centre


CEO, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Mediator, Veriloquent, Inc.

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