18th Judicial District Contract Mediators

Hutchinson, KS 

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Charles began his mediation training at The Mediation Center of Wichita, Wichita KS January 21, 2021. He earned his Masters of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Wichita Ks. 2015 and BA of Business Quality Management from Southwestern College in 2002. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he worked with people of different cultures from many different countries, as well as having an eclectic history of professional titles gives him unique insights on alternate methods of communication as well as finding common ground, even in difficult situations.

Wichita, KS 

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Carmen Moore is a Family Systems Mediator, Parent Partnership Strategist, speaker, and
founder of 1+1=Four, LLC, a Parent Partnership Resolution Hub dedicated to helping
families move From Conflict to Connection. As a sought-after local and national speaker
and presenter, a Kansas-approved mediator and Certified Blended Family Specialist,
Carmen combines professional training with more than 40 years of lived experience
navigating blended family and co-parenting dynamics.

Topeka, KS

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​Joy Marlin has been a Kansas Supreme Court-approved mediator since 1998. She developed Kansas’ first juvenile permanency mediation program and focuses on family law, probate, and juvenile disputes. Based in Wichita, Joy brings over two decades of expertise in guiding families through critical transitions.

Kansas City, MO 

Sarah is a certified Missouri and Kansas mediator specializing in civil, domestic, employee-employer, and community dispute resolution. She has over 25 years of experience facilitating individual and community conflict. She also has experience in matters related to domestic violence. She loves offering the opportunity for people and communities to come together to solve their conflicts.

Wichita, KS

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Shawna received her Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies from Ft. Hays State University in 2006. She received her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Friends University in 2016. Shawna is a Clinically Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice as well as a Board approved Clinical Supervisor. In the past she has served as President for Tri-County CASA, Guardian for Kansas Guardianship Program, Educational Advocate. Shawna is adding numerous roles within Dispute Resolution to her private practice. She looks forward to expanding ways to help families.