Laraine Ashpole has a diverse background that includes 25 years working in public service and non-profit organizations on Vancouver Island.

Kat has been working with people in conflict for 18 years and has been providing services by distance for over 10 years. 

Joan Cotie has worked with families, youth and children in many capacities since 1976.

Brin Hamilton is a conflict consultant, mediator, arbitrator, facilitator, human resources professional, and a Partner at ADR Education, a pan-Canadian dispute resolution firm.

An ADRBC member in good standing since 2018, Fisnik brings a combined body of experience and education in multiple ADR Disciplines, alongside over five years’ direct experience as ADRBC’s Manager of Stakeholder Relations. 

Dr. Eva Malisius is a conflict engagement specialist with a wide range of international experience. Over the last 15 years she has worked with stakeholders at all levels of decision-making, always advocating constructive conflict engagement approaches.

Wally is an experienced counsel and strategic advisor. His practice focuses on alternative and traditional dispute resolution as well as Aboriginal law.

An ADRIO/ADRBC member since 2015, Sheriden is the Founder and Principal of The Boreal Centre for Dispute Resolution.

Having been an ADRBC member ingood standing since 2018, Yeda has also been a very strong and generous volunteer contributor to  our annual Symposium over several years, and also serves on our Regulated Civil Mediation Roster.