About Us
We have worked in the field of mediation as trainers and mediators for over twenty-five years and are humbled to work with people who want to find non-violent means to resolve conflict. With experience nationally and internationally in over twenty countries, we believe that mediation is vital to work as it can transform relationships, organizations, as well as national and international partnerships. The online/virtual format is necessary during this pandemic, but we believe it has always had the potential for expanding mediation to be more accessible and viable for many people and organizations. If you are interested in training to be a mediator, contact us. We have been honored and humbled to work with universities, law schools, and organizations.
Mary Lou Frank, Ph.D.
Dr. Mary Lou Bryant Frank, Ph.D., M.S., M.Ed., is a licensed psychologist, court-approved mediator, mediation trainer, and speaker. She completed advanced negotiations training at Harvard University. She is co-founder of the consulting group Transforming Mediation and has served as a vice president for academic affairs, a dean, a department head, and a professor. Her current academic positions are as a Fellow, Institute for Higher Education at the University of Georgia and an adjunct professor at Middle Georgia State University, University of Georgia, Mercer University Walter F. Georgia School of Law, Brenau University, and Mykolas Romeris University. She has published in national and international journals and textbooks on peacemaking, compassion, and psychology. Her most recent book, “The Mind of a Peacemaker: The Psychology of Mediation,” is in its 3rd ed., ” was listed as one of the top new books in conflict resolution for 2022. She has been humbled to receive numerous awards for teaching, community service, and leadership. She received an honorary doctorate from the University of Georgia in Tbilisi for her international work in conflict resolution. She has provided conflict resolution training in over twenty countries.
Memberships
Past President of INADR
Current Chair of the Law School Committee, INADR
Board Member, International Women’s Think Tank
Registered Neutral Mediator, Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Licensed Psychologist
Kenneth Frank, J.D.
Kenneth Frank holds a J.D. in law from the University of Colorado and a Master’s Degree in Conflict Resolution from Columbia College. He is the director of the undergraduate degree program in Conflict Resolution and Legal Studies at Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia. He has received the Ann Austin Johnston Outstanding Faculty Award from Brenau University as well as the 2015 Coach of the Year Award from the International Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR). Most recently, he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Georgia in Tbilisi for his international work in conflict resolution. He is chair of the International Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament Board, on the Board of Directors for INADR and is currently serving as Vice President for Education, USA for that group. In addition, he has been a trainer/consultant for many organizations on the topics of conflict resolution, mediation and civility. He is also a co-founder of the consulting group, Transforming Mediation and is a registered neutral with the State of Georgia.
Memberships
Chair, International Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament Board
Vice President, U.S. for the Board of Directors of the InterNational Academy for Dispute Resolution
Registered Neutral, Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
President, Kiwanis