Bio
Dr. Elizabeth Estes brings to the table years of academic research studying conflict resolution practices and a myriad of lived experiences and perspectives. Her knowledge of culture, social norms, and the roles they play in creating sustainable resolutions are what sets her apart from other mediators.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Nova Southeastern University
- Utah State court-rostered mediator
- Utah State facilitator for Online Dispute Resolution
- Utah State licenced teacher
- OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer
- American Red Cross instructor
Dr. Estes has nearly a decade of experience navigating Utah courts and their judicial systems. Her mediation and faciltation styles both focus on bringing a very human perspective to the resolution process. Her goal is to highlight commonground between conflicting parties and work from that baseline to help parties find sustainable resolutions. She is passionate about empowering people through education. It is this passion that makes her an effective conflict resolutionist.
Conflicts can be very emotional and challenging even to the most stoic people. Dr. Estes provides a space for conflict, acknowledgement, and sustainable resolution through her guided mediation and facilitation sessions.
References available upon request.