Find a Provider in your area

M.A.R.C.H. Inc. has provided trusted family mediation services since 1997, helping parents resolve custody, parenting plan, and child support matters with less conflict and more collaboration. Originally established through Missouri’s IV-D program, M.A.R.C.H. has grown into a resource for families in both Missouri and Kansas. Today, we continue that mission by offering professional, court-approved mediation services that support families through life’s most challenging transitions.

Meet the M.A.R.C.H. Team

Executive Director

Dawn Kuhlman, MA

Dawn leads M.A.R.C.H. with a passion for trauma-informed mediation, bringing over two decades of experience in conflict resolution and nonprofit leadership.

Director of Education

Kaelyn Guinty, JD

Kaelyn leads educational initiatives, developing training programs that enhance mediation practices across the region.

Case Coordinator

Stephanie Bloom-Levy

Stephanie ensures smooth case management, connecting families with appropriate mediation services and support resources.

Intake Coordinator

Hailey Raw

Hailey serves as the first point of contact, guiding families through the intake process with empathy and efficiency.

ACCEPTING APPLICANTS

MARCH Intern

Xander Hubbard

Xander supports the organization’s outreach efforts by helping manage & create content for our social media platforms, assist in conference planning, and broader marketing efforts.

Director of Development

Sunny Jones, MSOD, BSW

Sunny leads fundraising strategy, cultivates donor relationships, and oversees development initiatives to secure resources that advance M.A.R.C.H.’s mission.

Director of Services - MO

ACCEPTING APPLICANTS

To apply for this position, please email Dawn Kuhlman at dkuhlman@marchmediation.org with cover letter and resume.

Director of Services - KS

ACCEPTING APPLICANTS

To apply for this position, please email Dawn Kuhlman at dkuhlman@marchmediation.org with cover letter and resume.

M.A.R.C.H. Board of Directors

Rachel Blankenship

President

Vickie

Harris

Board Member

Andrew Roffmann, JD

Advisory Board

Lori

Hickerson, JD

Advisory Board

Jameilla Robinson, MBA

Vice President

Meghan
Kennedy

Board Member

Markus

Meyer, MS

Advisory Board

Trish

Hubbell

Treasurer

Accepting Applicants

Board Member

Jessica

Langley, JD

Advisory Board

Julie

Smith

Secretary

Accepting

Applicants

Board Member

Emily

Latiolais, JD

Advisory Board

Join the Board. Lead the Change.

Apply Now

History of M.A.R.C.H. Inc

The idea for M.A.R.C.H. grew out of a conversation at a judicial conference in September 1996, which included Judge Ralph Haslag, Terri Dichiser and Donna Devine. Subsequent conversations occurred with representatives from the four judicial circuits most active in utilizing grant funds from the Missouri Office of State Courts Administrator for mediation. Those conversations led to the formation of the M.A.R.C.H. Committee, which met for the first time in November 1996. The Committee was headed from the beginning by Judge Haslag. The name of M.A.R.C.H., Mediation Achieving Results for Children, was suggested by Judge Daniel Chadwick.

In the spring of 1997, an application was approved by the M.A.R.C.H. Committee and sent to the Missouri Division of Child Support Enforcement (now Division of Family Support) to conduct a pilot project in the 7th, 16th, 23rd, and 25th Judicial Circuits, which include a mix of urban and rural populations. The goal was to measure the potential benefits of using mediation to help divorced and never-married, separated parents resolve visitation, custody, child support and other disputes cooperatively and in the best interest of their children.

A grant in the amount of $220,000, consisting of $170,000 in federal funds and $50,000 in state funds, was received by M.A.R.C.H. to fund the program's first year, which began on October 1, 1997. At the request of Judge John Grimm and State Representative Mary Kasten, the 32nd Judicial Circuit was added to the original circuits. During its first year, M.A.R.C.H. served parents in the judicial circuits which included Clay County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Phelps, Pulaski and Maries Counties, and Cape Girardeau, Perry, and Bollinger Counties.

In 2019, Dawn Kuhlman became Executive Director of M.A.R.C.H. and ushered in a new era of growth and innovation. Under her leadership, the organization expanded its network of contracted providers, increased the accessibility of services, and modernized its approach to better meet the needs of families and professionals alike. Dawn’s vision helped MARCH move beyond its Missouri roots to develop services in Kansas and embrace new formats for training, outreach, and mediation delivery. Her commitment to community-centered, trauma-informed practice continues to shape the organization’s mission and impact today.