I am an ombuds, educator, mediator, facilitator, and leader in the field of conflict engagement. Currently, I am the ombuds for the Graduate School at Virginia Tech. In this role, I work with members of the Graduate School community so they may engage in and manage conflict in a constructive way. This is achieved through conversations aimed at creating a greater understanding of the university system and a deeper awareness of productive ways to communicate the concerns related to the conflicts experienced. Previously, I served as the Assistant Director and Assistant Professor for the Werner Institute at Creighton University. As a practicing mediator I help people constructively engage in conflicts they encounter in their workplace, family, and community. Prior to my current role, I was certified as an approved Parenting Act mediator and Specialized ADR mediator by the state of Nebraska. As an experienced facilitator, I assist organizations with the development of strategic plans, visioning processes, and collaborative processes that necessitate the voice of multiple stakeholders. I also assist organizations by providing workshops regarding conflict engagement skill development. In my efforts to provide service to the field, I served on the Board of Directors for the Association for Conflict Resolution from 2013 to 2018 and was President of the Board from 2016 to 2017. I previously served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Nebraska Mediation Association and served as inaugural President from 2010 to 2012. In 2012, I was nominated and served on the Advisory Council for the Supreme Court of Nebraska's Office of Dispute Resolution until I relocated to Virginia in 2017. I also was a founder and content contributor to www.adrhub.com.