Mediation & Conflict Resolution is a labor of love that takes dedication.
AAMS has been fortunate to have committed, experienced, and compassionate leadership.
Our Staff |
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Jim Sands, Director
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Jim worked in student affairs for thirty-seven years, most of that time in residence life. Helping students and staff deal with conflict, educating students on social justice issues and leadership development were major components of Jim’s work. Retiring from higher education after working the past thirty years at Ohio University, Jim got involved with AAMS during the fall of 2019.
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DeeDee Dransfield, Coordinator of Mediations
Throughout her life, DeeDee has been involved in advocacy and conflict resolution. Since 1971, she has worked with students with disabilities and the adults who serve these students. In 2017, she became an Athens Area Mediation Service board member. As a board member she served as treasurer, volunteer mediator and helped with annual Souper Bowls. From October to December 2019, she stepped in as the Interim Director and later served as the AAMS Director.
John Schmeiding, Community Relations Coordinator
