9th Judicial District Contract Mediators

Charles Chambers, MS BA, Mediator

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.

Jennifer Chappell Deckert, LMSW, PhD, Mediator

North Newton, KS

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Jennifer is a licensed masters-level social worker in the state of Kansas. She studied Interpersonal Practice, School Social Work, and Mediation at the University of Michigan School of Social Welfare. For nearly 30 years, she has worked in varied settings with children and families. Jennifer practiced as a school social worker working with children and families with disabilities. She has been a professional mediator since 1998, and is a Kansas Supreme Court Approved Mediator for Core, Domestic, and Parent-Child cases since 2009. She is also an approved Mentor Mediator. She has been a mediation trainer for core and domestic mediation. She has received specialized training in Special Education Mediation, Brief Focused Assessment, Eldercare Mediation, Mentor Mediation, and Restorative Justice.  

Shawna Latimer, LCMFT, Mediator

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.